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May
The Hood Report: May Edition
A New Chapter in Newark: Jordan’s House Opens Its Doors in Newark's South Ward
Last Friday, we
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Five Wards Media | Newark Stories Team
30
Apr
The Hood Report: April Edition
Newark Stories in Bloom
From poetry and film to youth-led storytelling, this month has been about planting seeds, and
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28
Apr
Stories Worth Seeing: Denise Hinds Talks the Power of Queer Film and What’s Ahead for Newark’s LGBTQ Film Festival
"These are our stories, you don’t see them on TV, but here, you do," says Denise Hinds, Board President of Newark LGBTQ Community Center.
Catch our full interview about the upcoming Newark LGBTQ Film Festival, May 1–4, and why this year’s lineup is bigger, bolder, and more beautiful than ever.
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28
Mar
Survival of the Fittest: A Newark Story as Told by Tahgee – Part One
In “Survival of the Fittest,” a young Newark native reflects on his journey from childhood to surviving street life, juvenile detention, and gun violence. His story is raw, powerful, and a call to understand the environments that shape our youth.
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28
Mar
The Hood Report: March Edition
We are cooking up things for this spring!
Calling all Newark residents!
We’re hosting our first Community Interview Day,
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28
Feb
The Hood Report: February Edition
Community Media Spotlight: Our Partnership with PUSHH
We are excited to share an update on our Community Media Training Program
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17
Jan
The Hood Report: Kicking off 2025
Kicking off 2025 - upcoming events and resources...
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21
Oct
Hip Hop Against Hunger Celebrates 10th Anniversary in Newark
Hip Hop Against Hunger is an annual benefit concert where emcees, DJs, graffiti artists, and breakdancers come together to raise money and collect food, clothing, and supplies for food-insecure communities.
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23
Aug
The Hood Report: August 001
Brick City Voices: Youth-Led Journey into Newark's Past
Over the past 6 weeks, the Brick City Voices
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28
Jun
The Hood Report: June 004
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