Montclair, Like South Orange-Maplewood, Shows Trend Toward Fewer Black Students
A recent report to the Montclair Board of Education showed that enrollment of Black students decreased over the last decade — a trend also seen…
PHOTOS: Coalition on Race MLK Observance Inspires Community to Practice MLK’s Principles
From the South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race: On Monday, January 21, the South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race hosted the 18th Annual Dr. Martin…
South Orange-Maplewood Coalition on Race Lays Groundwork for Integrating Schools With Forum, Demographics Report
The following report from the South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race chronicles a Forum on Integration & Equity on October 2 that preceded a soon-to-be-announced…
CCR to Host ‘Forum on Integration & Equity in Our Schools’ October 2
From the South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race: New Jersey ranks as one of the best public education systems in the country and yet there…
South Orange-Maplewood Coalition on Race Hosts Realtor Coffee & Conversation with Schools Superintendent
From the South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race: The South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race’s work with realtors for over 21 years has been critical…
Chorus of Voices Rise to ‘Finally Shine the Spotlight’ With Maplewood Women’s History Month Proclamation
Maplewood honored the role of women in civic life on Tuesday, March 6 — and promised more work to come to support women business owners,…
Spirit of Gratitude Filled CCR’s Celebrating Integration Awards Dinner
From the Community Coalition on Race: Over 150 people gathered at The Woodland in Maplewood to honor community members who have exemplified the Coalition on…
UPDATED: Board of Ed Approves Opt-Out Measure for Seth Boyden In-Zone Families
Editor’s note, June 17, 5:50 p.m.: the article has been updated with a quote from BOE member Stephanie Lawson-Muhammad explaining why she voted against the…
VIDEO: South Orange-Maplewood Discuss Race & Privilege at Community Forum
From the South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race: A panel of four experts inspired passionate dialogue about race and privilege among the community of 140…
South Orange-Maplewood Coalition on Race Outlines Response to Recent Racial Incidents
The South Orange Maplewood Community Coalition on Race has been at the center of conversations around race, diversity and equity in the towns for more…