Nancy Gagnier

UPDATED: Coalition on Race Asks Gov. Murphy to Review Ethics Commission Re: Lawson-Muhammad Ruling, Fields Responds

The South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race is asking New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy to review the membership of the New Jersey State Department of…

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…