Burn a little sage, commune with the family, its a vibe. Mia X, one of Newark’s most prolific poets, keeps Kwanzaa traditions
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Christmas in the northern part of the hemisphere welcomes time-honored traditions and foods. Yet and still, gatherings would not be fulfilled without
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NZingha Ra’in clears out the old energy to welcome in the new for Winter Solstice | The Light Series
For NZingha, it is important to remove and detach from emotions and things that weigh her down during the winter solstice. Her
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When social worker Courtney Henderson and barber, Eric Dafney, joined forces, a one-time event, spear-headed an organization that gives African American foster
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It has been a busy year for Georgina Bailey who launched CDB beverage company in Harlem. The mompreneur and creative keeps her
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All entrepreneurs need a space to operate their business. The growing landscape of cowork spaces gives plenty of options. Now, it’s about
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Once upon a time Khari Hairston-El, a STEM prince, was steeped in mile-high books, studying formulas to be an architect at Florida
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Following 14 hours of contentious debate on Thursday, the House Judiciary Committee voted to approve the articles of impeachment against President Trump,
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Gig-after-gig, Jazmyn “Phae” Whyte grew tired of the hard grind to make ends meet. So she decided to curate events to empower
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Motherhood is sacred and the work of Monique Cowan, a doula, ensures that it remains that way. Focusing her practice to help
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Living in Ghana, West Africa, was transformative for Safia Rashid and her family. When they returned to the US to live in
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Using “homemade, handmade and heartmade” approaches to whip up some of the best body care and fermented kombucha drinks, Victoria “V” Lynn
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Wanda Blake’s plate is full. With her favorite calico apron and books of old southern recipes, the Bay Area chef shares her
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When Tuere Jones was left with the decision to take over leadership at a declining non-profit servicing the formerly incarcerated, she continued
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For three decades, Roxanne Shanté has reinvented herself to remain in entertainment. One of the women emcees to do so, she captures
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Adrian Lipscombe was eight months pregnant and dissertating when she responded to a call to action to help thousands of DAPL protestors
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Award-winning journalist and comic book writer, published poet and comic reviewer will never sleep until comics properly represent its readers and the
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Dedicated to a career in special needs education and student advocacy, special education teacher, Crystal Williams incorporated a technique of meditation in
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From social worker to foster parent, and now to an author, Evelyn Coker gets inspiration to pen a book for young girls.
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Ark Republic is ending the year with a series of mixed-media stories of hope, empowerment, leadership, courage, brilliance family and affirmation. We
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From the Indian Removal Act to the countless wars on Native people, Dr. Eileen DeFreece, who is a member of the Lenni
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Transformation, empowerment and good habits start with you and begin today. That is why we invite our community, our folk, our collective,
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Earlier in November, an anonymous group of Black Facebook employees put out an open letter describing ongoing racism and discrimination they face
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The radio silence surrounding Apple’s pull of its highly-anticipated film, “The Banker,” is deafening.
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As Newark begins to develop more housing, they implemented tighter safety and health regulations for rental apartments to reduce landlords from taking
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This weekend’s last minute NFL invitation to Colin Kaepernick for a pop up workout ended in an upset victory for the blacklisted
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Introducing a temporary series, Orange is the New Peach, the Ark Republic news desk will provide regular updates on the impeachment proceedings
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The CBD industry taps into the well-being of canines by expanding a sector focusing in cannabidiol products for pet care.
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Off year elections show big wins on both sides, and a historical win for a third party.
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After months of contentious bargaining followed by an 11-day strike, the Chicago Teachers Union agreed to a tentative five-year contract and five
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Atlanta University Center students and recent alumni carry lighter financial loads thanks to the philanthropic efforts of billionaire Robert F. Smith, and
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Donald Trump sits in the fire of another pending ouster. But will this time’s impeachment goals lead to his removal? The Democrats
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100 Black progressives put fire under the feet of Bernie Sanders last week when they released an open letter demanding that he
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On Saturday, an estimated 185 countries and hundreds of cities participated in the third, and largest global climate strike. Bringing action and
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Hurricane Dorian evacuees forced to get off ferry shows deeper immigration issues in the US, Bahamas
Immigration issues emerge in Bahamas during post-Hurricane Dorian clean up and recovery.
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While the press covers deplorable conditions and treatment at detention centers along the US-Mexico border, currently, the pleas for help from 3,000
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This week, US Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) resourced millions of dollars to carry out Trump Administration’s, largest, single-state immigration sweep of undocumented
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Between folds of fufu, phở and stews are stories as rich and layered like the flavors found in the dozens of culinary
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Iconic Black writer, Nobel Laureate, and Presidential Medal of Freedom honoree, Toni Morrison passes
An African proverb goes, “When an elder dies, a library has burned down.” With the passing of American literary and cultural icon,
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What began as a festival designed to recognize the contributions of Black artists, designers, technologists, entrepreneurs and activists, is now in full
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There are many reasons why we bang hard for Baltimore. Here are a dozen and some change.
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Secretary of Justice, Wanda Vásquez Garced, is next in line to assume the governor’s role of Puerto Rico, but she refuses the
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This weekend from July 26 to July 28, Lincoln Park Music Festival’s (LPMF) annual celebration of spirit and dance, gears up for
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70 percent of people who work around the world, spend at least one day working from home. What’s your home office situation?
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The case of the exonerated five and ‘When They See Us’ series shatters Netflix as local organizations hold screenings across the country.
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In June, Rutgers University adjunct union representatives announced that its body of part-time lecturers (PTLs) approved the 2018-2022 contract offered by administration
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Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) makes gains on his landmark reparations bill, S. 1083, with 12 sponsors.
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Caribbean leaders’ commitment to being at the forefront of addressing climate change is now a matter of their region’s survival. As extreme
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Linda Fairstein and a number of police officers made their careers from the Central Park Five case. Now, Fairstein has become the
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