Over the past few months, we’ve seen a great number of passionate people fighting for justice and racial equity. While some people seem to drift away from the topic and others claim protests do nothing, it’s important to take a moment to see what’s been accomplished and what we still need to do. What has […]
The JC Relief Squad Story
We are now in July, and as things are re-opening but cases still popping up all over the state, it’s crazy to think about the last few months. I don’t even really know where to begin. On March 14th, Jersey City shut down after cases of COVID19 started growing. We all went into Quarantine. Things […]
City announces Municipal Outdoor Pools Open
Mayor Fulop announced today the reopening of two public pools as well as all city playgrounds and splash pads as the scorching summer temperatures set in and the city works to reopen its public spaces and services to the community at large, on the heels of three-plus months of the pandemic lockdown. The recent summer […]
Fourth of July weekend activity ideas
With the fluctuation in COVID-19 cases, many shore cities have cancelled or postponed their fireworks shows and Fourth of July events. If you’re looking for others ways to pass the time during this 3-day weekend, here are a few ideas! Don’t forget to be safe. There’s still a pandemic going on and there’s always a chance […]
Meet K. Guzman, running for the NJ Congressional District 8
This upcoming July and November, all Congress seats are up for election. This is the time to get educated, read up on the candidates, and make your choices! K Guzman reached out to us recently to let us know she’s running as an Independent candidate and we were excited to highlight her candidacy to show […]
Primary Elections: What you need to know
This year, the primary elections in New Jersey are happening a little differently. All voters are expected to submit a Vote-by-Mail ballot for the primary election. If you haven’t already, you have just a few more days to apply for a Mail-In ballot. The July 7 election is the primary election for President of the […]
Black LGBTQ+ organizations to support
Pride is meant to be intersectional. There would be no Pride celebrations without the Black trans and queer leaders who led the movement. This year, we’re sharing many Black LGBTQ+ organizations to support, whether it’s through donations, volunteering, or simply sharing with others. We’ve also included resources that include any organizations we may have missed! […]
The Slow Streets Pilot Program- Jersey City
Mayor Fulop and City Council Announce Latest Safety Measures Supporting Social Distancing to Help Businesses and Residents Recover New “Slow Streets” Enhances Administration’s Various Safety Initiatives to Accommodate the Current Need for more Space, Especially in Urban Areas JERSEY CITY – Mayor Steven M. Fulop announces the historic implementation of a Slow Streets […]
10 Local Shops To buy Father’s Day Gifts
Treat your dad this weekend for Father’s Day! With stores slowly reopening, search through local shops as you pick up items perfect for the dads in your life. Decarlos Bespoke View this post on Instagram A post shared by DECARLOS (@decarlosbespoke) Have a stylish dad? Decarlos Bespoke offers ready-to-wear shirts, hats, scarves, trousers, and other […]
Protests in the area – where to go and staying safe
Protests are continuously being organized to support the Black community and fight for change in the system. We’ve put together a list of the local protests going on for the rest of the week with information gathered through several Twitter threads and shared posts. You can also visit https://jerseyblacklivesmatter.carrd.co/#njprotests for a full list of NJ […]
Local activists + community groups to follow
Jersey City has a great number of passionate community members who have been sharing initiatives, rallies and protests, workshops, and more community-oriented activities. Below are a few of the local groups and individuals we’ve been keeping up with for updates and events. Black Men United View this post on Instagram A post shared by Build […]
Recent updates to New Jersey’s COVID-19 measures
As New Jersey continues to see the flattening of the curve in COVID-19 cases, each week has seen a new lift in measures. Here are all the updates we’ve seen in the past couple of months! Stay-at-home order has been lifted BREAKING: Today I’m signing an Executive Order LIFTING OUR STAY-AT-HOME ORDER. Please continue to […]
Books and films that discuss racism
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
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