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The Hood Report: School Board Elections April 16th, Events + Resources & Our Community Media Fellows
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The Hood Report: School Board Elections April 16th, Events + Resources & Our Community Media Fellows

Welcome to the Latest Edition of The Hood Report! In this issue, we're focusing on the upcoming School Board elections, community events, and resources and celebrating the achievements of our Community Media Fellows. Read on to stay informed and engaged with what's happening in Newark! School

Important Notice for Newark Voters: School Board Elections Date Correction on Mail-In Ballots
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Important Notice for Newark Voters: School Board Elections Date Correction on Mail-In Ballots

A crucial typo is in the mail-in ballot instructions distributed to voters in Newark for the upcoming School Board elections. The original instructions incorrectly stated the election date as April 18th. However, the correct date for the elections is Tuesday, April 16th.

The Hood Report

Welcome to the inaugural edition of The Hood Report, your bi-weekly dose of stories, insights, and opportunities from the heart of Newark, brought to you by Five Wards Media & The Newark News & Story Collaborative. Last week, we kicked off our South Ward, West Ward, and LGBTQ+ community media

The Hood Report: A New Voice for Newark's Youth
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The Hood Report: A New Voice for Newark's Youth

Welcome to the inaugural edition of The Hood Report, your bi-weekly dose of stories, insights, and opportunities from the heart of Newark, brought to you by Five Wards Media & The Newark News & Story Collaborative. Why Youth? Why Now? Our city's pulse beats through its youth, yet

Black and brown people sitting, staff and youth from the South Ward Envir
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The Fight for Environmental Justice: Meet Asada Rashidi

Asada Rashidi, a Newark native, is a passionate environmental justice organizer. Having experienced the detrimental effects of pollution and environmental hazards in her community, she is dedicated to raising awareness and advocating for policies that prioritize public health and sustainability.

Al Munir and La Casa de Don Pedro Are Offering Health and Wellness Education to 50 Newark Families
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Al Munir and La Casa de Don Pedro Are Offering Health and Wellness Education to 50 Newark Families

Newark, New Jersey, has accumulated large amounts of vacant land and unused property space over the past few decades. Today, Lot 50, now dubbed “Jannah on Grafton,” serves as a productive community garden and social event hub

The Hood Report is Back & Better! Launching our community cohort and more...

We hope the start of your year has been more than good for you! As we begin this new year, we wanted to update you on some things that have been happening since we last spoke

Announcing our 2023 Community Media Cohort
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Announcing our 2023 Community Media Cohort

Meet our 2023 winter reporting fellows!

It's Holiday Season in Newark!

Check out a round-up of holiday events taking place across the city...

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