About story: A proud veteran, teacher, and author, James Jerome Hankins shares his journey from enlisting for opportunity to inspiring others, while encouraging respect and recognition for Veterans Day.

Echo News TV LLC is dedicated to empowering concerned readers with fearless journalism that shines a light on the issues affecting our communities. As New Jersey's oldest Black-owned newspaper, we stand for truth, justice, and the voices that demand real accountability. Today's report shares on the looming Government Shutdown and why House members have expressed outrage.

About: Mama Miko celebrates the joyful journey of parenting grown children, reminding us that true connection comes from trusting, supporting, and letting them find their own way. She encourages parents to embrace this new chapter with pride and love, focusing on building strong relationships rather than control.

About content: Wilberforce University student writer Miss. Takiyah S. Mabene explores the evolving cultural gap between older and younger Black Americans, highlighting generational perspectives on resilience, healing, and identity.

About: Standing 40 feet tall, the African American Heritage Monument + Park in Kendleton, Texas, celebrates the enduring legacy, resilience, and cultural pride of African Americans—serving as the nation’s tallest monument of its kind and a vibrant symbol of empowerment and unity for generations to come.

This excerpt celebrates the unwavering persistence of Black Americans—highlighting the legacies of John Lewis, Fannie Lou Hamer, and Harriet Tubman—and calls on parents and students to honor that spirit by preparing to research, register, and vote in the 2026 midterm election.

Written by Takiyah S. Mabene, a Wilberforce University student, "The Weight of the System: How Today’s Government Is Failing Its People" explores the challenges faced by marginalized communities and calls for grassroots change.

This article urges Black, Brown, lower middle-class, and poor White Americans to recognize the critical importance of the November 3, 2026, election, exposing the dangers of political deception and stressing the urgent need for every eligible citizen to vote.

"With over 2.3 million New Jersey voters sitting out the last election, 'The Urgent Call to Vote' rallies every citizen to the polls, urging us to shape a just, united, and compassionate future for our state—because every vote truly matters."

Step into the world of style with Mr. Judah Edmond and his wife, Lashawna Edmond, the visionary creators of "The Style is Wright!"—a platform dedicated to blending classic and contemporary fashion. Their recent visit to the Met’s “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” exhibition highlights the enduring influence and vibrant evolution of Black masculinity and self-expression in fashion.

Author and activist Mark Charles, co-author of "Unsettling Truths," urges that Indigenous Peoples Day be a time for truth-telling, lament, and building genuine relationships, rather than just a symbolic replacement for Columbus Day.

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley delivers a passionate call to defend Civil Rights and racial justice, challenging regressive policies and at the same time, destroying Project 2025 Caste System/Jim Crowism Propaganda on the congressional floor. Pressly is urging Americans to stand united against racism.

Attorney Byron Cuthbert is a leading advocate for former NFL players suffering from CTE, relentlessly challenging legal barriers to secure fair compensation and medical support for disabled athletes and their families.

Gospel legend Fred Hammond and Dr. DeForest B. Soaries, Jr. have launched FBF&T, a groundbreaking media, theater, and film production company dedicated to faith-based storytelling, with their inaugural project "Hood Book" reimagining biblical narratives for a new generation.

Raquel Herring, trailblazing Afro-Latina entertainer and the original Mouseketeer, reclaims national prominence with her empowering media empire, viral podcast PlanetRoq, and acclaimed book "Falling Up," inspiring audiences with authenticity and resilience.

In today's edition of the Echo Press on 23 October 2025, we will explore the latest initiatives from Black churches in New Jersey aimed at enhancing voter turnout as Election Day approaches. Additionally, we will provide updates on the aftermath of the tragic wrong-way crash that claimed the lives of four Lakewood Yeshiva students and its impact on the community. As well as Jon Stewart pulling a Hugh Jackman in Asbury Park this month. Plus more!

New Jersey's "No Kings Movement" rallies against the rise of political racism, highlighting the urgent need to address systemic inequalities and advocate for public health in the face of daunting health disparities and dangerous ideologies.

This article celebrates the author of "What We Blacks Need To Do Part II" Vet, & Retired Teacher Mr. James Jerome Hankins, 80th birthday with gratitude for family and health, while urging readers to learn from history, stand up against injustice, support Civil Rights organizations like the NAACP, and vote for leaders who protect equality and freedom. It calls for unity, vigilance, and action to safeguard the future for the next generation.

Summary: This report examines the detrimental effects of gentrification and state policies on long-standing Black neighborhoods in New Jersey, advocating for equitable solutions to protect citizen interests.

Echo News TV LLC Variety News: The Schwartz family is suing the N.J. Dept of Military & Veterans Affairs after a dead tree killed their 12-year-old son, Lucas, in Lawrence Township. They claim the agency ignored the hazard. In other news, a buck disrupted Barber Culture Barbershop in Middletown, and Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore Univ Med Ctr is hosting a free flu clinic & blood drive in Neptune this October. Residents can also register for a virtual forum on Tinton Falls c