Trenton Helps Residents Turn Abandoned Houses Into Homes
In 2022, the city of Trenton in New Jersey started a pilot program to create pathways for residents to become homeowners.
New Jersey
Partnership in Camden Creates Homeownership Opportunities
Nine new homes are being constructed on a once-vacant lot in Camden, NJ, made possible through a partnership between the PBCIP and NJAM.
Owner Says Order To Shut Down Online Supermarket Is Unfair
Concerned with the health of her Black and brown neighbors in Paterson, NJ, Shana Manradge decided to create an online supermarket.
Newark’s Summer Youth Employment Program Offers Hands-on Skills
Almost 3,000 students in Newark are participating in various work programs as part of the city’s summer youth employment program.
Newark Facility Is a Safe Haven for People With HIV/AIDS
Newark’s Broadway House for Continuing Care is New Jersey’s only specialized care facility for people living with HIV/AIDS.
The Push to Combat Redlining in New Jersey
New Jersey banks that are charged with redlining are paying hefty fines. That money is being used to reinvest into communities of color.
Entry to Marijuana Business a Challenge for Black Women in NJ
Would-be marijuana entrepreneurs tell of obstacles and discouragement in New Jersey for Black women across the state.
The Price of Silence
This film seeks to fill a gap in Garden State history by sharing the little-known legacy of slavery across New Jersey.
The Lasting Impact of Slavery in New Jersey | Part 2 of 2
This documentary continues the exploration of slavery in New Jersey with moving stories from the 19th century.
The Forgotten Story of New Jersey’s Enslaved People | Part 1 of 2
This film seeks to fill a gap in Garden State history by sharing the little-known legacy of slavery across New Jersey.
Advocates Push Back After City Cuts Down Trees to Block Unhoused Residents Seeking Shelter
Advocates for the homeless in Lakewood, New Jersey contend that cutting down trees doesn’t address the root issue of homelessness.
NJ’s Point-in-Time Count May Provide the HomeFront Program More Funding To Help the Homeless
Many social service organizations across the state took part in a point-in-time survey last Wednesday to count the homeless population and others at risk.