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…
Letter: Community Coalition on Race Addresses Racist Incidents in SOMA
From the Community Coalition on Race: We would like to address the address multiple incidents of racist graffiti in the South Orange Maplewood School District…
CCR Coffee House Discussion Generates Strategies to Support Immigrants in SOMA
The following is from the Community Coalition on Race On March 8th at Congregation Beth El, the Community Coalition on Race gathered nearly 50 residents…
Community Coalition on Race Grows with New Trustees and Chairman
The following is from The South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race The South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race is pleased to announce that there are two…
After a Decade of Stability, Demographics Show South Orange-Maplewood Growing Whiter & Wealthier
After years of racial demographic stability, South Orange and Maplewood are now seeing a rise in the White population and a decline in the…
PHOTOS: New South Orange-Maplewood Families Flock to Preschool Open House
“Where are you coming from?” Audrey Rowe asked one young mother attending the Preschool Open House at Columbia High School tonight. “Brooklyn,” the mom responded.…
PHOTOS: South Orange-Maplewood Coalition on Race Celebrates 20 Years
The South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race celebrated 20 years since its inception with a gala dinner on Saturday, October 22 at The Woodland in Maplewood honoring…
Celebrate 20 Years of the Coalition on Race Oct 22 at The Woodland
The South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, making for a special annual gala celebration. From the Coalition’s…