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Newark, NJ - On Wednesday, September 10, Community Movement Builders (CMB), Newark, hosted a book event with the author of “Nobody Can Give You Freedom: The Political Life of Malcolm X,” Kehinde Andrews.
Andrews is a professor of Black Studies in the UK and co-founder of the Harambee Organisation of Black Unity. He has previously authored five other works.
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I’ve always been scared for the kids
with parents that let them swim
at the beach with no lifeguards
Maybe they think
“It looks calm,” “we did this as kids,” “they’re strong swimmers,” “I’m a strong swimmer“
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Newark, NJ - In this latest installment from the 2025 Citizen Journalism class, the Community Journalism team presents a two-part story titled “Essex-Hudson Greenway: Balancing Biodiversity with Public Access for Our Neighborhoods.” In Part 2, the team explores national Greenway trends, the role of vegetation and biodiversity, and how public transit connects to the Greenway.
Newark, NJ - In this latest installment from the 2025 Citizen Journalism class: a two-part story by the Community Journalism team titled “Essex-Hudson Greenway balancing biodiversity with public access for our neighborhoods”. In Part 1, the team introduces the Greenway project and centers community spaces as portals for connectivity.
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Newark, NJ - U.S. Representative LaMonica McIver appeared in court on June 25, adding another chapter in her legal battle against the Department of Justice. On June 10, McIver was indicted on three counts of “forcibly impeding and interfering with federal officers” as they tried to arrest Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka outside Delaney Hall on May 9. If convicted, McIver could face up to 17 years in prison.
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