Black Family NJ

26/06/2020

Today! March led by local high school
students.

25/06/2020

25/06/2020

SAVE THE DATE: THURSDAY, JULY 9TH @6:30pm The Three Doctors will continue their "Healthy Mind, Body and Soul" series in partnership with Franklin Township and the Municipal Alliance. This Facebook live session will be open to viewing by the general public!

24/06/2020

“At the conclusion of the investigation it was determined that there was no evidence to support criminal charges, however Lt. Trigg was found to be in violation of department policies and procedures, and was disciplined accordingly.”

https://newbrunswicktoday.com/2020/06/22/commander-of-domestic-violence-unit-used-nbpd-phone-to-stalk-woman/

The police lieutenant in charge of handling domestic violence and school matters used a city-owned cell phone to stalk and harass a young woman, sending her lewd pictures taken at police headquarters.

24/06/2020

Happening Thursday:

Don't forget to join us on Zoom or FB Live () for a discussion on Gen Z and the importance of fighting structural racism through Protesting, Voting, and participating in the !

The last few months have been both tragic and hopeful. Tragic – as we see communities of color disproportionately ravaged by the current pandemic alongside a familiar string of horrifying and brutal attacks by police against Black people. Hopeful – as we see an outpouring of activism – largely...

24/06/2020

Peter Mangarella posted to Facebook, "It looks like it's time to start cracking heads."

https://newbrunswicktoday.com/2020/06/22/schools-security-director-ousted-in-new-brunswick/

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—Peter Mangarella, a former New Brunswick Police Director in charge of security for the city’s school system, is being ousted from his position with the school district after nearly a decade in the job. Multiple sources said the departure stems from a post Mangarella made on Fac...

23/06/2020

We feel that we have not been prepared by the School to confront the structures of race and power which undergird policy crises.

19/06/2020

Happy Juneteenth!

19/06/2020

State senators said they are introducing a bill to make Juneteenth a state holiday.

18/06/2020

"New Jersey has more than 2,500 public schools. Educators and parents alike have been clamoring for details about the requirements."

Gov. Phil Murphy made the announcement Wednesday during an update on the coronavirus outbreak in New Jersey as the state moves forward with Stage 2 of the reopening plan.

17/06/2020

This Friday! Annual Juneteenth Program on Friday, June 19th, 4pm
A Conversation on with:
Economics: Josh Suggs
Education: Elise Boddie
Mental Health Wellness: Denise Baskerville
Host: Bill Davis
Libation • Healing Prayer • Drumming
Spoken Word & Performances by Tamara Horn, Jafari Wells & LeDerick Horne.
Powered by: Branches of the NAACP- NBAB, Oranges/Maplewood, MEAB, Frontiers Int’l Plainfield & NJ Assoc. of the Black Social Workers

Register: https://tinyurl.com/ycvjm69t

Contact us for more info: [email protected]

15/06/2020

Responses to the are now more important than ever during the pandemic. When you respond to the , you are helping determine federal funding for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. Services that fall under this category include Pass Through Child Support and Social Insurance programs including Social Security and unemployment compensation. Be counted and at 2020Census.gov.

15/06/2020

June 19 marks Juneteenth, which Black people in the United States celebrate to mark their emancipation from slavery (Photo: "A group of slaves including

14/06/2020

Simone Gordon is constantly working to provide basic needs for families nationwide.

14/06/2020

Black Owned New Jersey is an ever-evolving list of Black businesses, entrepreneurs and solo-prenuers all throughout New Jersey. The group currently has over 150,000 members.

14/06/2020

This is the first time a Black woman has been nominated to the Supreme Court in New Jersey in the state's 244-year history. Fabiana Pierre-Louis is a first-generation African American whose parents are from Haiti.

If confirmed by the state Senate, Fabiana Pierre-Louis will be the first black woman and only the third black justice to ever sit on the court.

12/06/2020

To register, click here; https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIuf-qhqjMvHNLMtiIuTXZP9tL2dJ19WFd9

11/06/2020

New York Times best seller list this week. There’s something happening here.

10/06/2020

The Black Lives Matter march planned for this Friday outside South Brunswick High School has attracted some well-known community members:

04/06/2020

Thank you for tuning into to our first Facebook Live Conversation, “Waiting to Exhale.”

In our next conversation, we want to hold space for Black mothers everywhere as we grapple with parenting in a pandemic within a pandemic. One of George Floyd’s last words was a cry out for his “Mama.”

Our conversation will include a panel of Black Mamas.

Join us on Friday night, June 5th at 6 PM PT/9 PM ET.

03/06/2020

This Wednesday, June 3rd, join us for a tele-town-hall to discuss the current state of , , and the inhumane treatment of black bodies by police across the nation.
RSVP: https://naacp.org/a-nation-in-peril/

01/06/2020

Brick City photographer Donell Woodson has documented his impressions with still and video, and contributed his work to an archive compiled by the Newark Public Library

30/05/2020

Happening now.

28/05/2020

How will you move forward as lockdowns lift? Tell us your thoughts in the comments.

Parents just shared this today, it's clearly a topic we are all facing right now!

20/05/2020

Tips on when and where to wear a mask.

We asked an expert to weigh in on when to wear a mask during COVID-19, and whether you and the kids are wearing them correctly.

15/05/2020

😄🎉🎊👏🏾 - @ 🗣🗣🗣 Calling all HBCUs and High School Grads!!! Tune into our Facebook watch party tomorrow to celebrate the graduates of 2020 featuring guest speaker and other special guest speakers

15/05/2020

White supremacists are officially more of a threat to New Jersey than both ISIS and al Qaeda, according to state security officials.

13/05/2020

Google launches its new free digital platform aimed to provide free skills training to small business owners and job seekers impacted by COVID-19.

13/05/2020

- It's official, we are the FIRST mobile handwashing program in NJ 🥇! Yesterday's launch was a hit! Guests could not stop thanking us for ensuring we took the measures to offer them the same luxuries we enjoy every day. A special thanks to , , , and for making it happen. This first location will be active DAILY from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, consider volunteering!

08/05/2020

“You’re waiting to see who’s gonna die next," one inmate said.

04/05/2020

Hey Family! NJ schools will remain closed for the remainder of the school year. How do you feel about this?

Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday that school in New Jersey will continue teaching 1.4 million students remotely at least through the end of June.

03/05/2020

Franklin Township officials tapped retired Essex County Prosecutor’s Office chief of detectives Chief Quovella Spruill to lead the Franklin Police Department. Officials said Chief Spruill will lead the force as the first woman and first African-American chief in the township police department’s ...

03/05/2020

"Capacity is limited to 50%, all buildings and facilities remain closed and visitors must adhere to social distancing. Face coverings were strongly encouraged, but not required."

New Jersey parks and golf courses reopened on Saturday after weeks of closures due to the coronavirus outbreak. Several hit capacity and had to turn visitors away.

22/04/2020

Charitable organizations in NJ, including food pantries, are looking for volunteers to help provide critical services to residents who need some extra help during this crisis. We encourage anyone able/interested in volunteering to visit helpnjnow.communityos.org.

16/04/2020

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/16/business/stimulus-paychecks-garnish-banks.html

Financial institutions can use the government deposits to make up for recipients’ negative balances.

15/04/2020

Please share with students applying to college. There is a series of virtual college presentations / tours coming up this week! More information: https://npl.org/virtual-college-presentations/

15/04/2020

Emergency Free Farm Market this Friday at The College of New Jersey hosted by our partner Rolling Harvest Food Rescue! Individuals can pick up a box of fruits, veggies, and dairy. Please help spread the word. Brought to you by Shadybrook Farm, NJ Farmers Against Hunger and Stark & Stark.

15/04/2020

Code.org is working with Amazon and the College Board to help ensure students who need laptops at home can finish their AP computer science course & take the exam. Students may keep their laptops when the exam is complete! Register here: https://collegeboard.tfaforms.net/74

13/04/2020

The Official U.S. Senate website of Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey