Ande Richards

#Newark native Christopher Taylor went from dancing at house music gatherings in city parks to performing w/ the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. His story is about #culture, sacrifice, spirituality and the grandmother who helped guide his path. tinyurl.com/w7k2zmfu #NJPAC

#RadiumGirls led the fight against the NJ Radium Corp back in the 1910s + 20s. Poisoned by radium while painting glow-in-the-dark watch dials, their case changed labor laws by establishing workers’ right to sue employers over unsafe conditions. @NJdotcom tinyurl.com/35nnyfn6

So who’s fighting the good fight in #NewJersey? John Butler, #ACLU-NJ’s new #advocacy director shaping the state’s #civilrights agenda. Butler is focused on engaging communities, empowering unlikely voters and pushing for meaningful reform. Read Q+A - tinyurl.com/3hxrb3p4

I love the diversity in this photo—different faces, one purpose: reclaiming the promise of America and standing together against those who would unravel it. Read more here: tinyurl.com/3y33k6zv #NOKINGS #PROTESTS @CityofNewarkNJ

tinyurl.com/35ybun9j From segregated housing to the world stage, Art Carrington's journey is powerful. During apartheid, he was labeled an “honorary white” just to compete. Now, 79, this tennis legend has been honored with new courts named for him in his hometown of Elizabeth

Abdellatif has lived in the U.S. 38 years. A lawyer’s mistake led to his arrest by ICE. He spent 4 months detained and twice narrowly avoided deportation. He and his wife once self-proclaimed MAGA supporters shared their harrowing story. tinyurl.com/546ru8yp #Immigration

Bashir Akinyele is a Newark educator and anti-violence activist who has lost nearly 60 students to gun violence. Through the #AmistadLaw and teaching #BlackHistory, he believes truth and identity are his strongest tools for peace. Q+A tinyurl.com/4p9ekkyh

The Bloc Foundation is bringing certified construction training to incarcerated. Proactive, positive and life-changing. #reentry

From “Hair” to “Purlie”, from R&B hits to civil rights activism, Melba Moore's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Read more here: tinyurl.com/4bpw2r22 New memoir charts the triumphs, trials & the heart that carried her through it all. @infinitewords14 @BarbaraLee12

At 17, James Comer was sentenced to 75 years in prison. After serving 25 years, he walked free — and his case changed New Jersey law, ending “de facto life sentences” for juveniles. Nearly 100 people have benefited from the Comer decision. @ACLUNJ @LawrenceHamm7 @publicsq_news

When asked abt #HispanicHeritageMonth Teresa Vivar paused. “I don’t identify as Hispanic or Latino, I’m Indigenous. Oaxaca, where I’m from, has more than 84 Indigenous languages still spoken today. That’s the culture I carry.” Read: tinyurl.com/2hv35357 #IndigenousPeoplesDay

@UniverSoulCircus features global performers, hip-hop clowns, and multi-generational magic! Read more: tinyurl.com/yxacxewj Catch "Rhythm of the World" in Newark 10/2-19. Special performance for #IndigenousPeoplesDay #CircusWithSoul

tinyurl.com/k97du9zy Check out this event hosted by Andrew Jerome Washington's family on the anniversary of his death this afternoon in Jersey City. #socialjustice @LawrenceHamm7 @PublicSq @matt_dragon @Joanhussey1

Jay T shared his journey - one that was both challenging and liberating. “For me, this isn’t about sexual orientation; it’s about a difference in gender identity. This isn’t a lifestyle, it’s my life. That’s a huge difference.” Read: tinyurl.com/3dy4uuef #translivesmatter

From community care to gender-affirming services, Newark’s Black LGBTQ+ leaders are reshaping narratives and building new futures. Read more in my story, “Inside N.J.’s Black LGBTQ movement to create safe spaces and community” tinyurl.com/2h3stvtk

tinyurl.com/zzn7vv4r Birthright citizenship is under fire. EO 14160 targets children born in the U.S. to undocumented & temporary-status parents. Mayor Baraka"The 14th Amendment was a correction to slavery’s legacy. Weakening it dishonors that history." #BirthrightCitizenship