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  • Marsha P. Johnson. Black and white photo of Black woman with long wavy hair.

    History-Making Statue of Marsha P. Johnson Scheduled for the Garden State

    The statue will “be the first public monument in the State of New Jersey to honor an LGBTQ+ person and transgender woman of color,” according to Union County.
    N. Jamiyla Chisholm Aug 31, 2020 3:30PM EDT
    Ras Baraka. Black man in gray suit and white shirt talks into microphone.

    Lead Concerns Push Newark to Distribute Bottled Water to Residents

    The EPA says residents should not drink tap water, even if it’s been filtered. The city says more tests are needed.

    Ayana Byrd Aug 12, 2019 4:04PM EDT
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    New Jersey Governor Authorizes Two Laws That Expand Access to Reproductive Health

    Governor Phil Murphy restored funding for Planned Parenthood and increased Medicaid eligibility for family planning services.

    Miriam Zoila Pérez Feb 22, 2018 4:20PM EST
    Smiling group of people waving flags with sign that reads "Islamic Society of Basking Ridge"

    New Jersey Town Settles Religious Discrimination Lawsuit With Islamic Group for $3.25 Million

    Bernards Township must also approve the Islamic Society of Basking Ridge’s plan to build a mosque.

    Kenrya Rankin May 31, 2017 11:53AM EDT
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    Black NJ Politicians Condemn 'Blatant Racism' of Local Republican Mailer

    “The not so subtle message is that Newark and its suburbs are all that White voters fear in a community: Black, Latino, Poor, Dangerous, and Blighted,” reads a statement cosigned by Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and others.

    Sameer Rao Nov 4, 2016 12:22PM EDT
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    Racist Trolls Force Yelp to Shut Down Ahmad Khan Rahami's Family's Restaurant Page

    Yelp spokesperson: “Reviews aren’t the place for rants about a business’s employment practices, political ideologies, extraordinary circumstances, or other matters that don’t address the core of the consumer experience.”

    Sameer Rao Sep 20, 2016 3:10PM EDT
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