A group of over 100 residents turned out for Wednesday night’s City Council meeting to address alleged police abuse against a young man belonging to one of the city’s most prominent families. Rev Nicolle Harris shared the incident via a social media post, saying: “This past Tuesday night [Nov 20], the young man pictured here […]

Editor, Asbury Park Sun, Ninety six hours. It has been four short days since the reality of the man behind the “Festival of Life” was revealed to our beloved City. In those ninety six hours, a protest was planned and has now metamorphosed into something much better. Much more powerful. And most importantly, as a beacon of […]

The Annual Salute to Greatness Tribute, honoring the life and work of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, will be held 11 a.m. Sunday at St. Stephen AME Zion Church on Springwood Avenue. Held for over 15 years, the event recognizes Asbury Park community members and leaders who contribute significantly to civil rights, education, social […]

Organizers behind the Labor Day Stand Against Hate Rally are furthering their message that Love is louder than hate. “We want to remind the world that all are welcome and have the right to be safe in our America,” a written statement announcing an Oct 8 March For Each Other event. The peaceful event’s message […]

At 10 a.m. Monday a community unified against hate will rally at Springwood Avenue to send the message that Love Wins. “A lot of us have been working really hard at planning something that can bring the whole community together so that we can stand against the hate that is being amplified in the country […]

Two local women have joined forces to host Stand Against Hate, a Labor Day rally to be held 10 a.m. Sept. 4 in Springwood Avenue Park. Lifelong city resident, activist and minister Nicolle Harris and Asbury Park resident Jess Alaimo, known for using comedy to organize LGBTQ and other social justice support and awareness events, […]

Tuesday night’s screening of I Am Not Your Negro, the Oscar-nominated documentary by Raoul Peck, and the Q&A discussion that followed is but the start of an ongoing forum on race relations in the city and the world, organizers said. Presented by the Racial Justice Project, the free event featured an after screening discussion led […]

This week marked the fourth year a group of Jersey Shore residents have been meeting Tuesday nights throughout the summer in Library Square Park. They hail from Bradley Beach to Red Bank and Lakewood, spread their blankets, set up portable chairs, distribute snacks and water and snacks before getting down to fellowship. Led by Rev. […]

The city’s youth received a special visit Saturday from former NFL player and VH1 Love and Hip Hop star Ki’Ameer ‘Silk’ Johnson during a Youth Forum held at the Westside Community Center on Dewitte Avenue. Close to 40 kids attended the event organized by Nicolle Harris, Minister Qaasim Johnson and Robert Turner. “With all that […]

The Asbury Park School Board Election returns are in and the Moving Ahead Together team was able to pull ahead to claim the three open seats, according to unofficial results from the Monmouth County Clerk. The team consists of incumbent Connie Breech, former board member Barbara Lesinski and newcomer Dominic Latorraca. Lesinski, who served two full terms […]