Monthly Archives: August 2010 »
Annual Anti-Violence Block Party Will Be Held in Asbury Park, NJ Saturday, August 28th
Asbury Park, NJ – The Asbury Park-Neptune NAACP will hold its annual Stop The Violence Block Party from 12-4pm at the WestSide Community Center located on 115 Dewitt Avenue, on Saturday, August 28th. Louis
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Body found inside burning car in Long Branch, NJ
One person was discovered dead inside a burning car in Long Branch, New Jersey, Wednesday morning. The victim was found inside a car, burning at Long Branch and Seaview avenues just after 5 a.m.
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Black students graduate Coastal Carolina University
According to a study performed by Education Trust, a national nonprofit organization that promotes student achievement, Coastal Carolina University is one of the most successful US colleges reducing racial gaps. According the report, African-American
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Do Black Churches Keep Black Women Single?
Legs covered in skin-toned stockings, her skirt crisp to the knee, Patty Davis slips on the black heels she has shined for the day. “Got to look good in the Lord’s house,” she says
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Local: National Night Out – Neptune, NJ
On August 3rd, America’s held its annual National Night Out, bringing communities together to promote the prevention of violence and drugs. Over 15,000 communities across the nation participated in the event. Locally, Asbury Park,
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News: Gay Rights Group Meets With Essex County, NJ officials in wake of fatal shooting in park
According to nj.com a gay rights group met with two top Essex executives in response to last month’s fatal shooting of an Atlanta CEO in Branch Park branch. At the hour long meeting, officials
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News: Texas man exonerated of rape free after 27 years
JUAN A. LOZANO,Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Imprisoned for 27 years for a rape he didn’t commit, Michael Anthony Green walked out of jail a free man on Friday and in the process was
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Community Event: ‘America’s National Night Out Against Crime’ Will Be Held August 3rd
The National Night Out Against Crime will hold its 27th Annual unique drug/crime prevention event on Tuesday August 3, 2010. The National Night Out Campaign involves citizens, communities, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, neighborhood
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Video: City Council Meeting – Long Branch, NJ + Commentary
Long Branch, NJ – Urgency, concern, and immediate action was the clear message during this month’s city council meeting. The meeting, which is held every month, twice starting in September, bought out more residents
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