If you’re looking to further educate yourself on racism and violence in this country, we’ve put together some books for adults and kids as well as films and documentaries for you to consider. This is not a comprehensive list in the slightest. Look through our post with resources to educate yourself on anti-racism for detailed […]
Jersey City Council Members & How To Reach Them
A part of activism is reaching out city council members to see what actions they are taking toward protests and their police force, as well as addressing concerns that deserve more attention. The City Council consists of members representing each of the 6 wards in Jersey City and at-large council members who represent the whole […]
6 Black-Owned Food Spots To Try in Jersey City
There are so many amazing Black-owned businesses in Jersey City and since it’s Friday and we woke up incredibly hungry we wanted to highlight 10 local spots you can order take-out & delivery. From yummy Carribean food, to Ice Cream, Seafood, Coffee and more! Soon we will have a full directory of ALL local Black-Owned […]
Mayor Fulop Announces Changes to the Jersey City Police Department Use of Force General Orders
Mayor Steven M. Fulop and Public Safety Director James Shea announced today that the “Use of Force” General Order for the Jersey City Police Department will be amended where necessary and clarified where necessary to be consistent with best practices. “I took the pledge last night when President Obama asked mayors to step up and […]
Petitions to sign seeking justice and reform
There’s power in advocacy and there’s power in numbers. If you’re looking for quick ways to help bring attention to important causes, take a few minutes to sign petitions and share them with friends and family. While we’ve listed several below, there are many more out there that can help. You can find more petitions […]
Jersey City moving forward with Largest Mixed-Income Housing Development in Tri-State Region
Mayor Fulop, the Jersey City Redevelopment Agency (JCRA), and the Department of Housing, Economic Development and Commerce (HEDC) announced an agreement for construction of the first phase of Bayfront, the largest mixed-income development site in the region. The city acquired the 100-acre Bayfront property from Honeywell Corporation in 2018 for $100 million with the city […]
Council President calls for new committee to review policing policy & procedures
City Council President Joyce E. Watterman is calling for a resolution at the next City Council meeting to form an ad hoc committee tasked to review the state of police policies and procedures on both enforcement and discrimination in Jersey City. Council President Watterman, who is an ordained minister, has been troubled by the riots across […]
Where to donate – organizations and fundraisers to support
If you have the means to donate, please consider doing so. Any amount helps. We’ve listed just a few of many organizations and families accepting donations. Larger organizations like The Minnesota Freedom Fund have seen a great influx of donations and have asked everyone to donate to smaller organizations. Check out more lists by Rolling […]
A Call For Peace in Jersey City
A positive story we all need, about communities in Jersey City coming together for the youth. A story of hope and love and a better future for our neighborhoods. I had the pleasure of getting to know Nyquazah a few months ago when she just opened her Creative Arts Center in the Greenville neighborhood in […]
Saying Goodbye During Covid-19
Covid-19 hit the United States in mid-March, ushering us into unprecedented times and altering our entire way of life. Businesses would be forced to readjust or shut down, hospitals would start to fill up, and nursing homes would refuse outside visitors. My great-aunt, Celeste, who was living in a nursing home in Elizabeth, would not […]
17 Family-Friendly Weekend Adventures
The sun is shining and after 2 months of being cooped up, everyone is itching to get outside. Myself included. The thing is, we are still in quarantine and we need to continue to practice social distancing and keep ourselves safe. I asked my social media followers for recommendations on outdoor activities I could do […]
10 ways I help myself stay somewhat sane | Mental Health in a Pandemic
It comes as no surprise that this pandemic could have a negative effect on people’s mental health. I certainly didn’t realize how normal it all felt to me until I saw this post and felt it hit a little too close to home: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Julia Hava🌹 (@binchcity) […]
Jersey City to Expand Newark Avenue Pedestrian Plaza
Mayor Fulop announces the expansion of the Newark Ave Pedestrian Mall to extend outdoor restaurant seating along “Restaurant Row” and safe pedestrian accessibility in an effort to encourage best practices for social distancing during the current global COVID-19 pandemic, as well as support its financially troubled restaurant community. With the expectation that once the State […]
Resources to educate yourself on anti-racism
Justice For George, Justice for Breonna, Justice for Ahmaud and countless innocent black people who have been murdered by white people. Enough is enough! I have a platform and my duty is to inform – no, actually SCREAM about what the fuck is going on. Imagine being in constant danger because of the color of […]
10 movies to watch on HBO Max this weekend
A new streaming service is here! HBO Max has all things HBO, Studio Ghibli, Cartoon Network, Warner Bros., DC, Crunchyroll, and more. If you’re looking for another streaming service worth your money, this might be it. If you’re looking for variety, here are a few of the many movies featured on the app! The Harry […]
Milk and Cream Bar Opened on Newark Ave!
Yesterday, I had the honor of checking out Milk & Cream Bar, the newest munchie spot on the Newark Ave Pedestrian Plaza. It seems like we’ve been waiting for them to open for AGES and they are finally here! I got to try them for the first time at the All About Downtown Street Fair […]
Virtual events to check out this week
Find something interesting to do this week with these virtual events! May 28 Virtual Story Slam 7:00 PM View this post on Instagram A post shared by Art House Productions (@arthouseproductions) Join Art House Productions and Speranza Theatre for a Virtual Story Slam about cultural connections to food, cooking disasters, and family dinner. Tune in […]
Burgers of JC
Today is a very important holiday for us at ChicpeaJC and we celebrate it every year. Actually, more accurately, every week. Happy National Burger Day!! We’ve done so many blog posts on Burgers in Jersey City and we are clearly obsessed. It is absolutely one of our fave foods. People always ask me what my […]
Clean Beauty: Why You Should Be Buying Into It
Over the last 5 years, it feels like everybody from Kourtney Kardashian to the Breast Cancer Prevention Partners to clean beauty brands like Beautycounter are screaming down to the public from Capitol Hill about why “Clean Beauty” is so important for everyone—and their voices are only getting louder. A rise in major publications like the New York Times and Business Insider more readily educating […]
Robbie Doran- Cycle’s For Coffee
Times are weird, am I right? It’s been tough to balance news/COVID info with positive content that we normally are known for at ChicpeaJC.com. In the last few weeks, we’ve been really focusing on blog posts to help promote local businesses and uplift the community. When I hear positive stories about members of the community, […]
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