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Murphy Goes To Ukraine To Witness Humanitarian Crisis
Governor Murphy, for some reason, had an opportunity to visit "war-gripped Ukraine on Thursday ahead of a planned trip to Germany for a...

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Feb 17, 20232 min read
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HOPE YOU HAD A HAPPY VALENTINES DAY, AND BY THE WAY, "SEX AIN'T BETTER THAN LOVE."
Commentary: Valentine's Day is a day celebrated throughout the United States. It's a day when lovers celebrate and openly share their...

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Feb 15, 20235 min read
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TWO YOUNG TALENTS FACE OFF IN SUPERBOWL 2023! Written by: Umar Muhajjir
The day football lovers worldwide have been waiting for is almost amongst us, and this years Superbowl features two of the leagues most...

Umar Muhajjir
Feb 11, 20232 min read
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Who Murdered Afro-Native Muslim Muriyd 'Two Clouds' Ramapough Lenape Activist Of Mahwah N.J.
July 3, 2022, Two Clouds, a faithful Lenape plus Mohawk advocate who is the direct descendant of Ramapough Lenape Natives of Mahwah, NJ,...

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Feb 11, 20236 min read
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VALENTINE DAY LUNCHEON SPONSORED BY PILLARS OF HARVEST MINISTRIES AT THE W.S.C.C. ASBURY PARK, N.J.
Pillars Of Harvest Ministries Inc. Elder Antonious Thigpen & His Beautiful Wife Minister Thigpen Married for 31 Loving Years. When:...

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Feb 10, 20231 min read
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THE KING JAMES VERSION Written by: Umar Muhajjir
Some sports critics thought that when Kareem Abdul-Jabbar retired from the NBA in 1989, his league-leading all-time scorer title would...

Umar Muhajjir
Feb 10, 20232 min read
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Black History Spotlight: Reeveytown A.M.E. Zion Church (1882) Tinton Falls, NJ
Churches, Collection, Lawrence E. Walker Foundation Collection November 30, 2011 Provided by Pure History https://purehistory.org/about-u...
Lawrence E. Walker
Feb 9, 20232 min read
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Facial Recognition Concerns Take Stage At NYC’s Most Hallowed Venues.
Tandy Lau Amsterdam News Public Safety Reporter Credit: Bill Moore photo February 2, 2023 "The Apollo Theater is back in the national...
Tandy Lau
Feb 8, 20234 min read
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STOP LOUIS CICALESE & BARATTA FROM DESECRATING THE RUFFIN FAMILY CEMETERY BY SUBMITTING A COMPLAINT
Addendum: The request was received on Feb 7, 2023, to remove Carrie Ruffin Jone's name per the article. KBE 2/9/2023 Deadline Feb 8,...

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Feb 6, 20234 min read
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NWS Earle NJ Held A Black History Commemoration For Local Colored Troops From The Civil War & Beyond
The Naval Weapons Station (N.W.S.) located at the Earl Navy Base in Monmouth County, New Jersey, held a "Commemoration & Celebration Of...

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Feb 4, 20233 min read
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Meetup At Ruffin African And Lenni Lenape Privately Owned Cemetery Sunday 2:30 P.M. Feb 5, 2023.
COME OUT AND SUPPORT THIS IMPORTANT CAUSE. LET YOUR OPINIONS BE SHARED. AND YOUR PRESENCE BE SEEN. LEARN ABOUT A PART OF MONMOUTH COUNTY,...

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Feb 3, 20231 min read
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N.J.'S BLACK VOTERS ARE SEEKING CANDIDATES TO REPLACE GOVERNOR IN 2025. BUT WHY?
The New Jersey gubernatorial election for governor is scheduled to take place on November 4, 2025. For the last 40 years, N.J.'s...

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Feb 3, 20237 min read
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PROTEST MEETING AT HISTORIC RUFFIN AFRICAN AMERICAN-1ST NATION CEMETARY/CHURCHYARD SUN 01/29/23
Picture Sources: Karen Brittingham-Edmond Photos A protest gathered regarding the desecration made by Louis Cicalese Burial Services, who...

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Jan 28, 20232 min read
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JUSTICE FOR TYRE! JUSTICE FOR TYRE! JUSTICE FOR TYRE! UNNECESSARY MURDER OF 29-YEAR-OLD BLACK MAN.
Above picture of a kind-hearted Tyre Nichols proudly wearing his Black natives' insignia T-shirt. A grand jury has indicted the five...

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Jan 27, 20232 min read
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Further Evidence Of Cicalese's Desecration At Historic African And 1st Nation Burial Grounds.
The above picture (2019) before Rock Family Cemetary Care maintenance for that day at Ruffin Cemetery. Before Cicalese removed trees in...

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Jan 24, 20233 min read
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The Art of Love Wedding Experience Bradford Estate Hainesport NJ A Divine Elegance By Deidre Event!
This fantastic wedding event presented by Divine Elegance by Deidre will enrich guests with detailed information on how to have a...

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Jan 23, 20231 min read
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Unethical Burial Service Disrespects Historic Black & 1st Nation Burial Sites In Tinton Falls, N.J.
Picture Source: Echonewstvllc KBrittingham-Edmond - Above (L) Shamer Scott, Dylan Edmond, St. Thomas AMEZion Trustee Carl Bowles & B&K...

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Jan 22, 20237 min read
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SHOW UP & BE BLESSED AT THE CATHEDRAL INTERNATIONAL MLK BIRTHDAY WEEKEND EVENTS IN PERTH AMBOY, NJ!
Be a part of this very caring ministry as they provide visitors with two special services at all Cathedral Intern'l locations on Sunday,...

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Jan 13, 20231 min read
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MLK COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS EVENT - HOSTED BY T.R.C. (THE REBIRTH CHURCH OF ASBURY PARK)
BIG THANK YOU TOO, SR. PASTOR AND FIRST LADY JENNINGS.

Karen Brittingham-Edmond
Jan 13, 20231 min read
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Rev Dr. Martin Luther Day Of Service Volunteer Event At The Westside Community Center of Asbury Park
Come and support the historic Westside Community Center on MLK Day this Monday! Your support of care and happy reflections will inspire...

Felicia Simmons
Jan 12, 20231 min read
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