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From Spy Craft to Service: Dexter Ingram Opens the National Security Door for the Next Generation
National Security Careers: The Ultimate Guide to Breaking In by Dexter Ingram is a groundbreaking roadmap offering real stories, practical steps, and clear pathways into intelligence, cybersecurity, counterterrorism, and diplomacy. Written by a 30-year national security veteran, this book is a long-overdue invitation — especially for Black Americans and underserved communities — into a world that has too often kept its doors closed.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
May 204 min read


🔥 The Confederacy's Shadow: How Caste Thinking, Cheap‑Labor Politics, and Forgotten Alliances Still Haunt Black America
America’s racial hierarchy did not end with the Confederacy; it evolved through caste thinking, labor replacement strategies, and political alliances that still shape jobs, immigration debates, and voting power today. This piece traces those roots from Spain’s colonial caste system to post-1865 Confederate exile networks and modern cheap-labor politics that continue to pressure Black Americans.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
May 165 min read


REAL CHRISTIANITY AND THE BLACK AMERICAN SOUL: A LEGACY FROM REV. WILLIAM BRITTINGHAM AND MAJOR DR. MARTIN DELANY
Echo Press News TV continues a Black American tradition that unites faith with responsibility and truth with action. Real Christianity is not a brand or private comfort; it is public witness and protection for the vulnerable. Rooted in the legacy of Rev. William Brittingham and Major Dr. Martin Delany, we reject passive religion, tell the truth plainly, and report with courage, clarity, and community commitment.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
May 144 min read


Afternoon Tea with K Britt Today’s Echo News Brief: Power, Policy, and Public Safety
Echo News TV LLC delivers timely reporting and special analysis on the stories shaping our communities—from New Jersey’s housing, environmental, and equity battles to the lasting impact of President Obama’s leadership amid the Trump era, and the urgent Black maternal mortality crisis in America. Today’s coverage also includes a public safety notice regarding scheduled EOD operations at Naval Weapons Station Earle.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
May 1411 min read


ECHO NEWS TV LLC — SPECIAL REPORT Cyber Shadows Over New Jersey: A Public Warning on Digital Meter Manipulation, Predatory Billing, and the Collapse of Consumer Protection
Echo News TV LLC is exposing a dangerous surge in suspected cyber-enabled electric-bill inflation hitting New Jersey families—especially across Monmouth County—where “smart” systems can be exploited and oversight can fail. We investigate, document, and demand accountability when unexplained spikes threaten homes, livelihoods, and public trust.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
May 125 min read


“🌩️ A Storm Is Coming: And This Time, the Ancestors Are Watching 🌩️”
This special report sounds the alarm on a coordinated rollback of civil rights—where federal “efficiency” cuts and state power grabs converge to weaken voting power, worker protections, and the right to protest. It’s a call to recognize the pattern before the damage becomes permanent.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
May 112 min read


✊🏽⛓️ THE FIVE CIVIL RIGHTS FRONTS UNDER ATTACK📢: How DOGE, White Supremacist 🚨Governance, and State-Level Power Grabs Are Reshaping America ✊🏽🧭⚖️
A coordinated rollback is unfolding: federal civil-rights enforcement is being hollowed out while states tighten their grip on voting, labor, protest, and public welfare—turning democracy into a battleground. This special report warns that what’s being sold as “efficiency” is accelerating a moral and political crisis that could become irreversible if left unanswered.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
May 114 min read


🌸 From Survival to Surrender: 🌷 A Mother’s Day Reflection 🌼 with Mom's Moving on Purpose 💐 with Miss. Sophia Marie Scott
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a joyful journey from survival to surrender as "Moms Moving on Purpose" shines a light on faith, resilience, and the beauty of transformation. Join Miss Sophia Marie Scott and guest Veronica Burnett for uplifting testimony and heartfelt laughs, blooming with hope and encouragement for every mother!

Miss. Sophia Scott, Author and Faith Based Podcast Host
May 92 min read


✝︎🕊 “A Shepherd Who Walked Softly”: The Life, Ministry, and Legacy of Reverend Dr. Samuel K. Lewis 🕊✝︎
This passage honors the profound spiritual legacy of Rev. Dr. Lewis, recognizing how his compassion and faith uplifted all who knew him. It reverently acknowledges the sorrow of his passing while celebrating the enduring light he brought to his community.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
May 94 min read


ESSENCE FESTIVAL FACES BOYCOTT AMID VOTING‑RIGHTS RULING, CORPORATE DEI CUTS, AND COMMUNITY CRITICISM
About: The Essence Festival is suddenly at the center of messy drama, with boycott calls piling up after a voting rights ruling, sponsor backlash over DEI cuts, and longtime attendees complaining the event feels more corporate than community. For now, organizers are staying put in New Orleans, but people are watching closely and talking louder by the day.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
May 81 min read


I Was Robbed!
About: Karen Brittingham Edmond says Amazon KDP is selling her book worldwide while blocking her from her publishing account, cutting off her royalty dashboard, and withholding every payment. She condemns the contradictory explanations and demands immediate access, full sales transparency, and the release of all withheld royalties.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
May 83 min read


2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture® Presented by Coca-Cola® Reveals Night-by-Night Lineup Featuring Babyface, Leon Thomas, Public Enemy and George Clinton & Parliament-Funkadelic with Friends
About: The ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola returns to New Orleans from July 3 to 5, 2026, with an electrifying night by night concert lineup at the Caesars Superdome. Newly added stars Babyface and Leon Thomas join Cardi B, Latto, Kehlani, Patti LaBelle, Brandy and Monica, Public Enemy, and George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, plus more special moments still to be announced.

Black P.R. Wire
May 84 min read


(BPRW) 45 Minutes to Saving Ourselves
About: Black Public Health Academy, HIV Possible, and Empower HIV Health are hosting community strategy meetings across Florida—titled “45 Minutes to Saving Ourselves”—to strengthen pathways to HIV services and improve health outcomes. The 45-minute format underscores the urgency of HIV’s impact on Florida’s Black communities, where Black residents account for 45% of new HIV diagnoses.

Black P.R. Wire
May 82 min read


A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Lido Deck: When Hantavirus Boarded the Cruise Ship?
Echo News TV LLC reports on a suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius, where three passengers died, and others fell ill as investigators examine possible rodent exposure and rare human-to-human transmission. The article explains symptoms, risks, historical parallels, and practical prevention steps as the ship becomes a modern cautionary tale.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
May 53 min read


THE FEAR OF GOD IS COMING FOR EVERY SYSTEM THAT FAILED BLACK AMERICAN CHILDREN
About Echo News TV LLC: Echo News TV LLC publishes bold, accountability-driven editorials and reporting focused on justice, public systems, and the lived experiences of Black American communities. Through The Relaunched Echo, we amplify urgent truths and demand transparency where institutions have failed.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Apr 293 min read


A Right Royal Welcome: King Charles III and Queen Camilla Bring British Flair to the States!
Echo News TV LLC chronicles King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s first U.S. visit, timed to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, as a symbolic moment in the long and evolving story between two nations. With ceremonies in Washington and an address to Congress, the trip underscores the enduring “special relationship,” blending tradition, diplomacy, and shared history.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Apr 282 min read


The New 72: A Lesson in Integrity and Civic Duty
This commentary explores the contrast between self-serving political actions and the enduring legacy of Dr. Charles Drew, whose scientific achievements and integrity exemplify civic duty. Drawing inspiration from the biblical account of the 72 disciples and a call for principled leadership in modern elections, the piece urges readers to champion honesty, service, and justice in public life.

James Jerome Hankin
Apr 282 min read


Why Indifference to Homelessness Must End.
This article examines the urgent crisis of homelessness among Black American families in New Jersey, highlighting systemic disparities, policy failures, and the ongoing legacy of civil rights leaders. It calls for immediate, equitable reform to end institutional indifference and restore justice for citizens historically marginalized by housing policies.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Apr 283 min read


Unlocking Opportunities 🔓: The Benefits of a Career in the Ironworking Trade 🏗️🛠️🔩 with Local 399 🤝🦺
Echo News TV LLC highlights career-building opportunities in New Jersey’s skilled trades, spotlighting Ironworkers Local 399 and the benefits of a union apprenticeship—hands-on training, strong pay, and long-term health and retirement security. This article outlines what ironworkers do and how qualified applicants can apply during the May 2026 apprenticeship window in Hammonton, NJ.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Apr 284 min read


When Home Stops Feeling Safe: How New Jersey’s Cost‑of‑Living Crisis Is Reshaping Families, Faith, and the Future
This article exposes the everyday struggles of New Jersey residents who are outraged by skyrocketing rent, unaffordable car insurance, and a broken healthcare system—issues that force families into survival mode and threaten the meaning of home. It calls out the injustice, showing how these economic pressures reshape family life and demand urgent action.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Apr 224 min read
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