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NEWARK, N.J., Nov. 18, 2009 – United Way of Essex and West Hudson (UWEWH) is proud to announce that PSEG Foundation has awarded the organization a grant of $290,000. The seven benefiting agencies are: Vacamas, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Essex, Hudson, and Union Counties, Barat Foundation, Harambee Community Development Initiative, Inc., Northern New Jersey Council Boy Scouts, God’s Promise Community Development Center, and Boys and Girls Club of Newark. These organizations were awarded funding under one of the following three areas: the Initiation or Increased use of Homework Help New Jersey, Staff Training and Development, and Environmental Stewardship/Energy Awareness. READ MORE »

NEWARK, N.J., November 12, 2009 – “Coming Out and Speaking Up”, hosted by the LGBTIQ Caucus at Rutgers School of Law Newark, was a dynamic event attended by over 200 Newark residents. Several panels of residents, experts, and activists discussed the social and legal issues facing Newark’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender youth.

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Be A Part Of The First Planning Meeting for Newark-Essex Pride 2010

NEWARK, NJ –
Mark your calendars Wednesday, November 11th for NEPC’s first meeting at 7pm at the Coffee Cave, 45 Halsey St. in downtown Newark. Please come and bring your friends. READ MORE »

Social and Legal Issues Facing Newark’s LGBT Youth

NEWARK, N.J., November 2, 2009 – On Thursday, November 5, 2009, from, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM, the LGBTQ Caucus of Rutgers School of Law—Newark will host a FREE event titled “Coming Out and Speaking Up”. The mission of “Coming Out and Speaking Up” is to educate the City of Newark on the social and legal issues facing Newark’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender youth. The event also seeks to inform Newark’s LGBT Youth of their legal rights in school, the workplace and throughout the city, and to suggest steps to take when encountering violence or discrimination. READ MORE »

Black Police Officers’ Organization to Engage in Outreach to LGBT Community

NEWARK, N.J., November 2, 2009 – The American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey (ACLU-NJ) and the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) announced the resolution of a dispute involving two women who were turned away from a fundraising dance hosted by the organization. The women claimed they and their friends were excluded based on their sexual orientation or gender expression. READ MORE »