UPDATE: Ja’nisa has been found and is home safe. A missing 16-year-old girl has been circulating around social media, and locals are asking for help. On Tuesday, Black Men United, a local community organization, posted a photo of Ja’nisa, a teenager who they’ve said is missing. “Protect our girls,” they
HUDSON COUNTY — Tomorrow marks a long awaited historic moment for the Black community in Jersey City and Bayonne. Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop signed an executive order declaring Juneteenth, the day that recognizes the end of slavery in the United States, as an official city holiday on Wednesday. “…
Disclaimer: Adrienne is a Filipino-American. PHILIPPINES — In Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, character Padme Amidala — a senator and mother of Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa — once said “So this is how liberty dies… with thunderous applause.” But, in the Philippines, it died in a quiet courtroom
We are highlighting some of our local black-owned companies. If you haven’t already, check out part 1 that focuses on fashion boutiques and online shops. ART: Mari’s Pallets Owned by Afro-Latina, Mariela Hill, her little shop can provide any customized board you’d like for all occasions. IG: marispallets
July 7 — that’s New Jersey’s Primary Election Day, which will help determine who moves on to the General Election in November. One person asked Slice of Culture to show what candidates Hudson County — and New Jersey — will be seeing on their ballots. Here’s the first part of New
Aku Afrika Aku Afrika is bringing culture to Jersey City with clothing and accessories, including leather folding hand fans, made from African fabric. A plus — they also sell shea butter. To shop, check out their Instagram. IG: @akuafrika Art Meets Chaos Need to spice up your denim? Well, Art Meets
This is a developing story and will be updated with new information. Check back later for more. President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the Anti-Terrorism bill on Friday despite concerns stated by the United Nations and online protests. This law will create an anti-terror council to carry out arrests of accused
Black Lives Matter. Bayonne, NJ. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Another Hudson County protest drew hundreds to Stephen R. Gregg Park in Bayonne on Sunday. The crowd marched with signs and chanted down the road in the park to the park’s steps. Here, protesters kneeled for 8 minutes and
Black Lives Matter Hudson County, NJ 3 p.m. to 5p.m. On Saturday, June 6, North Bergen, Guttenberg, West New York and Union City residents gathered on 79th St. and Bergenline Ave. to march for Black Lives. The rally was
Black Lives Matter. Jersey City, NJ. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. ‘ On Saturday, June 6, hundreds of protestors gathered in front of City Hall in Downtown Jersey City.
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