Essex County

LGBTQ center calls for investigation into the death of Ashley Moore, a Black trans woman found dead in Newark

The Newark LGBTQ Community Center is calling for police to investigate the death of 26-year-old Ashley Moore, a Black transgender woman who was found dead on a Newark street in April of this year.

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Community members gathered in Bloomfield Center for a street art event in support of Black Lives Matter.
Community meeting on race and policing puts budget, transparency, and Columbus statue on the table

Bloomfield Councilwoman Wartyna Davis and Mayor Michael Venezia hosted a virtual community meeting on race and policing where they heard residents' recommendations for anti-racist reforms.

Protestors march against racist policing in Bloomfield
Bloomfield protest against racist policing builds solidarity between Essex County communities

More than 100 people came together in Bloomfield in remembrance of George Floyd.

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