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Sherrill gets huge boost with endorsements from 146 Black faith leaders

October 21, 2025 6:19 amOctober 21, 2025 12:45 pm

Rep. Mikie Sherrill has received the backing of nearly 150 Black faith leaders from across New Jersey, consolidating a critical part of the state’s Democratic vote base as she enters the final two weeks of a tight gubernatorial campaign against...

Robert Bowser, East Orange mayor for four terms, dies at 85

April 2, 2022 9:15 pm

Robert L. Bowser, who served as the mayor of East Orange for sixteen years and fought to reduce crime in his city, died on Saturday. He was 85. Bowser won his first term in 1997 after defeating Freeholder Sheila Oliver...

Bibi Taylor seeking Assembly seat in 21st district

February 4, 2021 12:16 pmFebruary 22, 2021 5:46 pm

Bibi Taylor, the Union County finance director, is seeking support for the Democratic nomination for State Assembly in the 21st district, the New Jersey Globe has learned. Taylor lives in Watchung, one of four Somerset municipalities in the district, but...

Black ministers push for Semper to be next U.S. Attorney

January 11, 2021 3:55 pmJanuary 11, 2021 5:15 pm

A group of seven politically influential Black ministers from across the state are advocating for Jamel Semper to become the next U.S. Attorney from New Jersey. Semper is one of seven candidates on a short list to become the next...

Sayegh names Shabazz as corporation counsel

June 27, 2018 5:59 pmJune 28, 2018 12:26 am

Paterson Mayor-elect Andre Sayegh has named Khalifah L. Shabazz as corporation counsel in his upcoming administration. Shabazz, a lifelong Paterson resident, will be first African-American to hold the position. “I am honored that Khalifah is embracing this opportunity to serve...