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More big stories overlooked
by most of "mainstream" media . . .  

NEW HOPE in NEWARK, NJ
- the message is
spreading to other cities!

a special report from the 

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Newark Anti-Violence Coaltion
(NAVC)

The NAVC has been hosting anti-violence protests and street rallies since July 20th 2009 when Nakeisha Allen, a young Newark mother, was gunned down in broad daylight.

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For More Information
How YOU Can Help

Peace Education Summit

Newark Hosts 2011 Peace Education Summit.

Please Read More
Here For More Information

JOIN US ON SEPTEMBER 14 & 15
In CHICAGO FOR:
THE HISTORICAL 2012
NATIONAL BLACK AGENDA CONVENTION
CONFERENCE IN CHICAGO !

Big Stories Overlooked

Outstanding academic, artistic, humanitarian and athletic achievements and contributions by our youths are often ignored or buried deep in print and electronic news reports somewhere between the obituaries, department store sales and classified ads.

“Excellence” is a trademark of many educators and students in Newark, and a hallmark of outstanding achievements.
In the tradition of our Elders, enlightened young people continue to lead the way!

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Newark's Own
PRINICPAL BARUTI KAFELE'S
MESSAGE OF EMPOWERMENT
FOR STUDENTS, PARENTS & EDUCATORS

http://www.principalkafele.com/

Educational Consulting - Motivational Speaking - Male Empowerment

Watch the Video!

Another Person
Who Chose to Make a Difference
By Doing the Right Thing!

http://www.thestreetdoctor.com/

Earl Best was born in 1947, in Newark Beth Israel Hospital in the midst of a great snow storm.

He is affectionately called the Street Doctor.

The architect and the founder of the Street Warriors Inc, he is known for his leadership, compassion, wit, and organizational abilities.

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PEOPLE'S ORGANIZATION FOR PROGRESS

Providing Leadership and Service to the community



In northern New Jersey, the
People's Organization for Progress




has consistently kept our legacy alive
through community activism and service.







People's Organization For Progress

Women in Support
of the Million Man March, Inc.
(WISOMMM)

http://www.wisommm.com

ABOUT WISOMMM

Women in Support of the Million Man March, Inc. (WISOMMM) is a non-profit community based organization born out of the Million Man March, which took place in Washington D.C. on October 16, 1995.
WISOMMM was originally formed to be a women's contingent and a means of support for the march.
The women of WISOMMM vowed to continue the spirit and momentum they had achieved during the march and to recommit themselves to serving the community according to the tenets of the Million Man March which include faith empowerment, self-love, self-determination and reunification of the family.

New Community Corporation

http://www.newcommunity.org/main.htm

MISSION

To help residents of inner cities improve the quality of their lives to reflect individual God-given dignity and personal achievement.

ABOUT NCC

Founded by a group of dedicated and visionary Newark residents in the aftermath of the 1967 summer disorders, New Community Corporation is the
nation's largest and most comprehensive community development corporation.

New Jersey National Action Network

National Action Network (NAN) is one of the leading civil rights organizations in the Nation, with chapters throughout the entire U.S.

Founded in 1991 by Reverend Al Sharpton, NAN works within the spirit and tradition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to promote a modern civil rights agenda that includes the fight for social justice, education, and one standard of justice and decency for all people regardless of race, religion, national origin, or gender.

The NJ National Action Network is working to create an umbrella under which people can come together and utilize their resources to work on common goals for the good of all.

Organizations, churches and individuals can work together to improve the quality of life for all families in New Jersey.

Don't just stand on the sidelines.

Get engaged in your community.

Contact the New Jersey
National Action Network

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including

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WAKE UP EVERYBODY!

Remember
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Make
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If you
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LIKE IT IS



with
Gil Noble

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UNITY in the Community

The march and rally for Human Rights and equal justice for the "Jena 6" in Newark, New Jersey included representatives from the entire community.

Marching in a show of unity in the community were hundreds of people from several community action, Human Rights, religious and labor organizations as well as parents, teachers, students and elected public officials including Mayor Corey Booker.

Refreshingly reminiscent of the Human Rights campaigns of the 60's was the large number of articulate young people from several of the city's noteworthy high schools.

(Often overlooked in the negative sensationalism from far too much of "mainstream" media is the fact that Newark is home to many world renowned educational and cultural institutions.)

If the Editor's unofficial observations are correct (sometimes we have trouble at the ATM, so please forgive me if we missed something), the largest student delegation appeared to be from the internationally respected Arts High School.

Also expressing their First Amendment rights in the finest tradition were students from several other schools and all of them (in this Editor's opinion) should receive an A+ for Civics and Social Responsibility.

A Principal's Message:

"Arts High School is undergoing a renaissance and moving towards reclaiming our number one place in the United States.

We have children who are first. We have faculty, staff and parents who believe we are first. Our theme this year is 'Whatever it takes - Arts High School is going to another level.' "

Dr Norma Fair-Brown, Principal, Arts High School.

More updates are coming soon.

Newark Anti-Violence Coaltion
(NAVC)

The NAVC has been hosting anti-violence protests and street rallies since July 20th 2009 when Nakeisha Allen, a young Newark mother, was gunned down in broad daylight.

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For More Information
How YOU Can Help

CAN CHESS
CHANGE LIVES?

Here's What's Happening
in New Jersey's
Two Largest Cities!

Listen to

                    A Message in the MUSIC                                         A Message in the MUSIC                                         A Message in the MUSIC                                         A Message in the MUSIC                                         A Message in the MUSIC

“Heal This Land I Call Home”

SOME TIMELY THOUGHTS

"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter."
- Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

"Reflections of Then and Now"

An icon of the Human Rights movement gives some helpful insight worth considering today.
An Interview with
Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth

"Is Bill Cosby Right?"

Journalist Juan Williams offers a bold critique:
There's a crisis in the community, and all of us (especially the church) have a role to play in healing the damage.
Christianity Today Interview
with Edward Gilbreath

Local Teens Lend Their Voices
in Jesus Christ Superstar
to Raise Money for Homeless Teens

Read more on the

Saint Joseph Regional High School Web site

Read more about the

Covenant House youth services

Pray For Newark!
People have been praying for Newark
since its founding in 1666


“DO YOU HAVE THE HEART
TO PRAY FOR THE CITY OF
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY?”

Editor's Note:

With the possible exception of such others on the domestic "front lines" as school teachers and public safety (police, fire and emergency medical) personnel, our mayors are in the best position to really see "what's going on" in our communities.
It would do us all well to at least listen to and consider what they say.

From More Than 350 Cities

CONCERNED MAYORS
SPEAK OUT!

Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy speaks during a press conference regarding gun legislation with members of Mayors Against lllegal Guns in City Hall Council Chambers.

Pictured with the Mayor (from left) are Parsippany Mayor Michael Luther, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Mayor Healy, Newark Mayor Cory Booker, and Boston Mayor Thomas Menino.

Neighborhoods or "Hood" Neighbors?

A Mystery Solved?!?

Dr William H (Bill) Cosby continues his campaign
to rally the Black community to recapture its traditional values.

These values include educational excellence, accountability and responsiblity.

Dr Cosby spent Wednesday evening, August 11, 2004 at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, NJ.

Featured at the event were other panelists including
"the three doctors", prominent ministers, educators and community leaders.

and the


Enough Is Enough Coalition

Some Helpful Newark Web Sites

The City of Newark, NJ

The City of Newark, NJ

Newark Public Schools

Newark Public Schools

The Newark Public Library

The Newark Public Library

The Newark Museum

The Newark Museum

eYES Newark
eYES Newark empowers the Newark community to connect Newark’s youth and their families with needed services by providing easily accessible, up-to-date, and accurate information about available resources.

eYES Newark

Sadly, as usual, the "mainstream" media coverage was conspicuous by its paucity and virtual absence.

(There was neither deadly violence, brutality nor sex.)

Thankfully, legendary journalist Gil Noble was able to give the event quality coverage.

It was presented on his weekly "Like It Is" telecast
August 29, 2004 on WABC-TV Channel 7 in New York City.

We are working to obtain a transcript so please check back soon.

There were followup telecasts on September 19 and September 26
as well as an enlightening public forum hosted by the
Friends of the East Orange Public Library.

For more information

and news items

Cosby brings message of respect to Newark!

Thursday, August 12, 2004

You may have to visit your library to read this item
since the link is no longer current.

By BARRY CARTER
Star-Ledger Staff

and
coverage of a return visit to the city on September 15.

Cosby and panel see education as key to unlock poverty's chains
He said Newark "can be a perfect example"
of how a city can reclaim its neighborhoods

Thursday, September 16, 2004

You may have to visit your library to read this item
since the link is no longer current.

By BARRY CARTER
Star-Ledger Staff

Here is a picture of some of the people who wanted to see and hear Bill Cosby,
but the building was already filled to capacity.
Many disappointed people waited and hoped that someone would leave the building
so that another person could take the space inside.
Truly, as the Bible says, "the harvest is great but the laborers are few."
What would happen if just a few more "celebrities"
would become role models instead of "showing their buns"?

photograph © 2004-2012 by Stan Daniels, Editor
Urban Cartographer Online

While local media coverage was scarce 
the story is gaining attention in other communities 

& other news items

Cosby's actions speak as loudly as his words

By Eugene Kane,
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Saturday, September 18, 2004

Bill Cosby Brings the Powerful Message
of Positive New Hope to Milwaukee

Bill Cosby was cheered as he carried a serious positive message to the city's Black community. 

He urged parents to take back their responsibility of loving, educating and raising their own children. 

Cosby didn't let down city;
let's not disappoint him
By Eugene Kane

and 

Cosby urges city to get serious
Responsibility can cure social ills, he says
By Meg Kissinger and Mark Johnson,

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Wednesday, October 20, 2004

More than 3 years have passed since the historic
"Ghettoesburg Address."
While some have attempted to
clarify the questions and issues raised,
and critics have written and sold their books,
Dr Bill Cosby has, "on his own dime"
(at his own expense), carried his message to the people
who concern him most.

Bill Cosby's actions
speak as loudly as his words 

"Due to the conversation Cosby started [in 2004],
more and more black people are trying to figure out
how they and their children can do better."
"That sure sounds like being right to me."
Eugene Kane.

Read more about it
for yourself! 

Keep up with Bill Cosby

Search "Google News"

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Philadelphia's
Online Community Newsletter
"HERE'S WHAT'S HAPPENING!"

&

It's Time For
"R-E-S-P-E-C-T"!
&
"Righteous
Indignation!"

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In April 2004, several prominent Newark city gangs, including the Bloods and the Crips, signed a treaty to end long lasting, often fatal, hostilities.

They agreed to "Bring the Peace" and to end the bloodshed that had once destroyed their community.

For more information

and an update

New hip hop movement
aims to bring peace to streets in Newark

THE  THREE  DOCTORS  FOUNDATION,  INC

Three Young Men Make a Promise
and Fulfill a Dream

A decade and a half ago, three teenage boys from the streets of Newark, New Jersey made a pact:
They would stick together, go to college, and become doctors.
Their vision is to serve as a positive model for inner city youth and families.

You can read more about "the three doctors" and their foundation.

Also read a timely news item about their activities. 

Newark, NJ Remembers

Victims of Violence

Enough Is Enough Coalition/
(POMY) Parents of Murdered Youth Support Group Memorial

Enough Is Enough Coalition

Read More!

Holds 11th Annual
Memorial Dinner

Some Helpful Newark Web Sites

The City of Newark, NJ

The City of Newark, NJ

Newark Public Schools

Newark Public Schools

The Newark Public Library

The Newark Public Library

The Newark Museum

The Newark Museum

eYES Newark

eYES Newark

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Helpful Information,
Recommended Reading

Becoming Dad
Black Men and the
Journey to Fatherhood

"In sharing his own harrowing story and the stories of other men, too, Leonard Pitts Jr. convinces us that we must reassume the distinguished role of father to reclaim our children and ourselves."
- Bill Cosby 

Becoming Dad

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