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As Poetry Month rears to an end, we would like to pay tribute to Newark’s Legendary Author, Amiri Baraka. Previously known as LeRoi Jones and Imamu Amear Baraka, this renowned poet was an activist in favor of addressing racial politics within his works of art. He was one of the major forces in the Black…

EvoluCulture’s Poetry Event In the presence of poetry month for April, we would love to talk about EvoluCulture’s poetry event hosted by founding executive producer, poet, and author Sean Battle, called “Dopen Mic”. Based in Newark, NJ, EvoluCulture is the second longest running active Open Mic, specializing in event production for displaying aspiring artists’ unique…

The So Fresh Fest kicked off Branchbrook Park’s 2022 Cherry Blossom Festival. This event was packed with many cultures from Newark NJ and beyond. @ImSoNewark

We are asking that you support our community efforts. This is officially our second annual Community Funday honoring the legacy of Reverend Dr. Ronald B. Christian. You can support by clicking the donate button here on this page. You will be sent to our secure donation page. Your donation is appreciated.   If you would…

Providing Meals There are many words that can describe the beautiful people of Newark NJ, and its surrounding areas, but today we choose the word, heroes. When the going gets tough Newark has been known to be very resilient and it’s resiliency brings us back to that noun, heroes. I’m So Newark, in its effort…

HAVE YOU MET NEWARK Founded in 2012, Have You Met Newark offers fun and informative walking tours and food tours. Guides trace historic landmarks from Newark’s past and explores its current vibrancy with visits to galleries, shops, eateries, churches, and parks. Public tours are offered in Downtown Newark, the Ironbound, and Mt. Prospect. Private tours…