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The article reports on a press conference organized by New Jersey Council of Imams at the Islamic Center of Newark (ICN) in Newark, New Jersey, during which Muslim leaders and activists offended surveillance of Muslims carried out by New York City Police Department (NYPD).

The article offers information on the second annual Triumph Awards organized by the National Action Network (NAN) held on October 18, 2011 at the Lincoln Center in Manhattan, New York that recognizes the African-Americans who excelled in the areas of arts, entertainment and sports.

The article reports that the First Ward of the city of Paterson in New Jersey, was hit the hardest by the Hurricane Irene. The storm resulted in the loss of six lives, left floods and caused the destruction of many properties. The members of People Organized Working for Empowerment and the Rebuilding of our communities (POWER) visited every section of the First Ward handing out food, water and other supplies.

The article reports on the "Millions March in Harlem" rally held by December 12th Movement (D12) in Harlem, New York City which aims to protest against U.S. and Western occupation in Africa.

The article reports on the rally conducted by Newark, New Jersey activists and residents demanding for new jobs and justice for citizens.

The article reports on the gun violence incident in Newark, New Jersey which claimed the life of schoolteacher. It mentions that the teacher was killed in a drive-by shooting after visiting her family in Newark. It notes that city residents are planning to organize a rally to persuade Mayor Cory Booker to condemn violence as a public health emergency.

The article reports that the 40th anniversary of the Newark Rebellion has been celebrated by New Jersey-based People's Organization for Progress (POP) by hosting an outside street rally on July 12, 2011.

The article reports that the continuation of the case by Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance against accused sexual assailant Dominique Strauss-Kahn has been demanded by a coalition of African, Caribbean and African-American organizations. It is stated that his female accuser has alleged him of trying to rape her when she arrived to clean his suite.

The article focuses on the response of Minister Louis Farrakhan, leader of the Nation of Islam, over the U.S. military assault in Libya. He denounces the assault and questions the United Nations (UN) Security Council's Resolution 1973. He says that President Barack Obama does not act on his own accord to address the Libyan conflict. He stresses that Obama was influenced by outside forces of the government in attacking Libya.

The article reports that the Safe Summer Initiative (SSI) has been introduced in Newark, New Jersey, to decrease crime and improve relations between the Newark Police Department and the public. At a press conference, Newark Mayor Cory Booker said the police will work together with the city residents to establish one of the safest summers the city has ever experienced. Many community attendees at the press conference appreciated the mayor's efforts.

The article reports on the celebration of the 34th anniversary of DanceAfrica in Brooklyn, New York City from May 27-30, 2011 through the help of the Restoration Youth Arts Academy and the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM).

The article offer information on Louis Farrakhan, leader of Nation of Islam (NOI) who visits the Newark's Muhammad Mosque No. 25 on Elizabeth Avenue in Newark on May 6, 2012.

The article announces the National Action Network's annual Keepers of the Dream Awards which were given to several people including Richard Parsons, Doug Morris, Karla Ballard.

The article offers information on a debate which was held in Washington D.C. in the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of D.C. Emancipation Day where topics like racism, economy, and Taryvon Martin case were discussed.

The article offers information a press conference held by activists in front of Newark City Hall in New Jersey, to demand the firing of Police Officer Angel Pared, who was seen on a video, punching 15-year-old Travis Rattray, an African-American male.

The article reports that the Newark Anti-Violence Coalition (NAVC) held its 128th weekly rally on January 4, 2012, to protest accidental shooting death of 2-year-old baby boy, Mikhy Robinson, in his mother's apartment in Newark, New Jersey.

The article reports that local activists and residents in Newark, New Jersey, organized a mini Occupy Newark rally at Peter Francis co Park, which was attended by college students, representatives from civic organizations and ordinary concerned citizens.

The article offers information on the "National Day of Action" rally, sponsored by various political organizations including the United Black Front and the New Black Panther Party to promote pan-Africanism, held in Harlem, New York on October 1, 2011.

The article offers information on the 16th anniversary celebration of the Million Man March sponsored by the non-profit organization, Nation of Islam, held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on October 9, 2011.

The article discusses the 40th annual convention of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), wherein U.S. President Barack Obama delivered the keynote address at the event's Phoenix Awards Dinner, that was held in Washington D.C.

The article reports on the demonstration led by the Newark Anti-Violence Coalition (NAVC) at the intersection of Maple and Chancellor Avenues in New York in honor of a 29-year-old Virginia elementary school teacher Dawn Reddick, who died in a shooting incident.

The article presents information on the Urban Entrepreneurship Summit held at Rutgers University in Newark, New Jersey on June 6, 2011. Suggestions to generate wealth in urban cities were discussed at the summit. The significance of African Americans, staying dedicated to their business aspirations was emphasized by media mogul Russell Simmons.

The article presents the first convention of the Freedom Party at the National Black Theatre in Harlem, New York and the Nazarene Congressional Church in Brooklyn, New York on February 12-13, 2011. The event was co-emceed by radio talk show host Bob Law and activist Viola Plummer. Speakers who attended the convention discussed platforms that would solve issues affecting Latinos and African-Americans, like unemployment, income poverty and police brutality.