Jan 12, 2026 | History, Leadership
In honor of Black History Month, PennLive will once again this year showcase members of the Black community whose achievements and contributions are making an indelible imprint on our region. “Trailblazers and Trendsetters” will recognize the emerging generation of...
Jan 5, 2026 | Leadership, Women
The New Jersey Black Women’s Collective, the state’s first comprehensive advocacy nonprofit dedicated to the growth of Black women leaders in the Garden State, was founded in 2021. Since 2023, the nonprofit has partnered with Mercer County Community College to host...
Dec 29, 2025 | History, Leadership
In the roughly 20 years that Pamela “PJ” Johnson-Thomas and her husband, Weller Thomas, have celebrated Kwanzaa, they have usually marked the holiday at their home or the homes of friends. This year, they wanted to expand their celebration. So they gathered about two...
Dec 15, 2025 | History, Leadership, Women
Black women are making history again — this time by taking strides to step into the U.S. Senate in 2026. And if early momentum is any indication of potential success, these candidates are ready to shake up the status quo and pave the way for a lasting legacy. And if...
Dec 15, 2025 | Education, Leadership
Rod Paige, an educator, coach and administrator who rolled out the nation’s landmark No Child Left Behind law as the first African American to serve as U.S. education secretary, died Tuesday. Former President George W. Bush, who tapped Paige for the nation’s top...
