new jersey
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Video Shows New Jersey Transit Police Dragging and Beating Defenseless Man
A cellphone video showing a New Jersey Transit Police officer hitting and dragging a man outside of a Trenton train station is the subject of a new internal investigation, according to ABC affiliate WPVI in Philadelphia. The woman who shot the video, who has requested anonymity, said she witnessed the incident around 10:30 Saturday night.…
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Jersey Black
When I tell people I’m from Jersey that usually garners one of three reactions: “Oh yeah what part, Newark?” Translation: All Black people from Jersey live in Newark. “Like Jersey Shore?!” Translation: That’s the most memorable Jersey reference I have. “Oooooh so you’re a Jersey Girl?!” Translation: I still don’t know what this means…
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Queen Latifah Is Developing $14 Million in Affordable Housing in Newark
After conquering the entertainment industry, and leaving an indelible mark on music, film and television, multi-hyphenate Queen Latifah is looking to extend her reign by giving back to her hometown of Newark, N.J. Through her company BlueSugar Corporation, the 48-year-old will partner with GonSosa Development to develop $14 million in affording housing for residents of…
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Jersey’s in the Building: Cory Booker Announces 2020 Presidential Run to Kick Off Black History Month
As presidential announcements continue to roll out, another prospect has finally made official his aspirations for office: Cory Booker. The Democratic New Jersey senator kicked off Black History Month by throwing his hat into the ring for the 2020 presidential race. Booker joins a competitive group of Democratic hopefuls, including Sens. Kamala Harris (D-CA); Kirsten…
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NJ Officials Are Still Targeting the High School Wrestler Who Was Forced to Cut His Dreadlocks
A New Jersey high school student whose dreadlocks were lopped off after he was forced to choose between forfeiting a wrestling match or cutting his hair, is still being scrutinized about his hairstyle, according to the teen’s attorney. NBC reports that Buena High School student Andrew Johnson is still getting grief about his recently shortened…
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NJ School District to Boycott Matches Officiated By Ref Who Forced Black Kid to Cut His Dreads
By now you’ve seen the viral video of the New Jersey teen who had his dreadlocks cut before a wrestling match. It was disturbing, unsettling and uncalled for, considering that the teen, Andrew Johnson, was wearing a head covering that is allowed during wrestling matches for people with longer hair. The referee, Alan Maloney, who…
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NJ Candidate Claims He Helped Diversity by Promoting People Who 'Didn't Deserve It'
After being stumped during a recent debate, a New Jersey political candidate explained his efforts to improve diversity and inclusion by telling his constituents that he has a history of promoting employees who don’t “deserve it,” adding that he umm… Actually, he didn’t add anything else. On Tuesday, the League of Women Voters hosted a…
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NJ Sheriff Caught Making Racist Remarks About 'The Blacks' Resigns
A New Jersey sheriff running for reelection this November has resigned after a recording of him making racist remarks about black people and the state’s South Asian attorney general was published by WNYC. As WNYC reports, the recording captures a Jan. 16 conversation in which Bergen County Sheriff Michael Saudino, a Democrat, reports back to…
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Men Like Rev. Alexander Santora Are What's Wrong With White People
“I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I would wish that you were cold or hot. But because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth. – Revelation 3:15, 16. text On April 12, 1963, after being arrested for coordinating marches to end…
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New Licensing Requirements for New Jersey Braiders Remain Tangled in Legislation
Looks like it’s one step forward, one step back for New Jersey braid practitioners, as legislation introduced to abolish the current licensing requirements for braiders was conditionally vetoed by Gov. Phil Murphy, with suggestions for revisions before he’d reconsider. As The Glow Up reported in July, New Jersey Assemblywomen Angela McKnight (D-Hudson) and Shanique Speight…