PHOTOS: DeVaul Sworn in as Maplewood’s New Police Chief
An emotional Jimmy DeVaul was sworn in as the new Chief of Police for Maplewood on Tuesday night. After being administered the oath of office…
Principal Irby: Student’s Racially Charged Comments Are a ‘Teachable Moment’
The following letter was sent to the South Orange Middle School community by Principal Lynn Irby this evening: Dear Parents and Guardians of the South…
John Amos Brings One-Man Play to Maplewood October 7
The following is from the Black Parents Workshop Acclaimed actor John Amos is bringing his immense talents to the stage in Maplewood to support the…
Update: MapSO Citizens Truth & Reconciliation Commission Sept 14 Hearing Postponed
Updated September 14, 2017 from the MapSO Citizens Truth & Reconciliation Commission: “Upon discussion with our student leaders, the Black Parents Workshop and the MapSO…
Maplewood Youth to File Federal Lawsuit Alleging Police Assault
The following is a press release from SOMA Black Parents Workshop: Federal Lawsuit targets Maplewood (NJ) Police Department Maplewood Youth Seeks Justice for 2016 Police…
MapSO Freedom School Presents ‘Freedom Friday’ at Columbia HS August 4
The following is from the MapSO Freedom School On Friday, August 4th, members of the community are invited to gather at Columbia High School…
Letter: Community Leaders Must Not Be Silent in Wake of July 5 Incidents
The following is from TJ Whitaker: What a difference a year makes! With the recent release of the audio/video recordings from the post Fireworks incident…
Black Students Contest Idea That Maplewood, South Orange Are ‘Stigma Free’
In the Columbia High School auditorium on Saturday, October 22, several African American students took to the microphone to talk about incidents large and small in which…
MAPSO Freedom School Presents ‘From Conversation to Action’ 8/13
From the MAPSO Freedom School: MAPSO Freedom School presents “From Conversation to Action” at Columbia High School on Saturday, August 13th, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00…