South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race

Conversations on Race 2019 Drew Hundreds to Discuss the Invention of Race

From the South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race: The Coalition was excited to partner this year with Seton Hall University on this important community conversation.…

Local NAACP Unit and SOMA Justice Weigh in on Lawson-Muhammad Ruling & Penalty

Two more local organizations — the NAACP Oranges & Maplewood unit and SOMA Justice — are weighing in on the NJ Department of Education School…

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…

Former Maplewood Mayor Fred Profeta Donates $29K to Community Coalition on Race

From the South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race: Fred Profeta, a founding board member and first chair of the South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race, recently…

Community Coalition on Race 6th Annual Luminary Project Raised More Than $13,000

From the South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race: The South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race shares that the 6th Annual MLK Luminary Project raised more…

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…

‘Black New Jersey: 1664 to the Present’ Discussion February 7 at The Woodland

From Maplewood Township: It is said that knowing our past can help us to navigate the present and plan for the future. So, we are…

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…

Coalition on Race Presents 2019 MLK Observance & Volunteer Fair January 21

From the South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race: Non-Violence in a Violent World South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race presents the 18th Annual Dr. Martin…

Coalition on Race Hosts Luminary Decorating Party Jan 13 at Baird

On January 13, from 3-5 pm at the Baird Community Center in South Orange, there will be a luminary decorating party for kids where they…