Front Runner New Jersey

ATLANTIC CITY — For David Dennis, a chance for the United States to stand up against racism in politics did not come with the election of Barack Obama in 2008 or a chance to elect Kamala Harris in November but 1964 in Atlantic City. What is referred to as Freedom Summer, reached an apex during the Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City with the racially mixed Mississippi Freedom Democrats, led by iconic civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer, were refused seats at the convention in favor of an all-white delegation. Some of those delegates spoke at Stockton University in Atlantic City on Tuesday, Aug. 20 during the 60th anniversary of that tumultuous political convention, to talk about what happened then and the parallels they see in today’s political climate. To read the full story, visit https://lnkd.in/eW66jiaB Shareable Link: https://lnkd.in/e4JXqSq3 #frontrunnernewjersey

OPINION: A Double Standard in Political Discourse? What If Kamala Harris Had Talked About ‘White Jobs?’ ✍️ Taja Johnson https://lnkd.in/eTgF65wN

OPINION | Teresa Martinez: Patricia Campos-Medina Should Replace Sen. Bob Menendez There was a time Blacks and Latinos waited for powerful White men to make a small space at their table of politics and power. Those days are returning with [Gov. Phil Murphy’s] good ole boys. Prior to the governor vacationing at his 23-room Italian villa with stables, pools, tennis courts and other amenities, word spread that no Latino or Black need apply for any interim Senate position. To read further, visit https://lnkd.in/ePMRUZWw Front Runner New Jersey. TERESA MARTINEZ | Princeton University, New Jersey School of Public and International Affairs, APPAM Former Fellow #FrontRunnerNewJersey #frontrunnerlaprensa

**Thank You for Your Support!** Front Runner New Jersey extends a heartfelt thank you to Senator Troy Singleton for your sponsorship and for supporting our efforts. Your generosity and commitment are truly appreciated and vital to our success. #FrontRunnerNewJersey #ThankYou #FRNJSponsor

CAMDEN – After 35 years of law enforcement experience, former command officer Johnny Santiago said he hopes to promote diversity during his term as the board president of the Hispanic Leadership Association of New Jersey. Santago worked with Delaware River Port Authority of Pennsylvania and New York and the Port Authority Transit Corporation, being named its DRPA’s Police Officer of the Year along with other awards while rising to lieutenant. To read more, visit https://lnkd.in/ezsunevw 🌐 Front Runner New Jersey ✍ Clyde Hughes | AC JosepH Media #FrontRunnerLaPrensa #FrontRunnerNewJersey #HispanicLeadershipAssociationNJ #AtlanticCityNJ #CamdenNJ

Help Seniors Recognize and Defend Against Scams and Elder Fraud Annemarie Shinn | Front Runner New Jersey https://lnkd.in/e8-f9zZt #FrontRunnerNewJersey #AtlanticCityNJ #FRNJ #SouthJersey #1166FederalCreditUnion #FRNJAskTheExpert #SwedesboroNJ

Happy National Nonprofit Day! Thank you to all the nonprofit organizations in South Jersey and beyond! Today, we are highlighting DEON- Diversity & Equal Opportunity Network Incorporated & All Things Are Possible Foundation for their continued support of Front Runner New Jersey.

60 Students Complete NJ Kids4 Coding Program in Camden by AACCNJ CAMDEN — The African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey announced this week that 60 students from McGraw Elementary School and KIPP Lanning Square Middle School in Camden have successfully completed the NJ Kids4 Coding program. NJ Kids4 Coding, offered by AACCNJ’s Mobile Academy, aims to address educational and technological disparities faced by underserved children by providing them with foundational skills in coding and game design, while also highlighting potential career opportunities in the technology sector. To read further, visit https://lnkd.in/eTJ-BPbv #FrontRunnerNewJersey #Camden #FRNJ #AACCNJ #AfricanAmercianChamberofCommerceofNewJersey

**A Big Thank You to Our Amazing Sponsor!** We’re thrilled to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Creative Content OnDemand for their incredible support of Front Runner New Jersey! Your sponsorship plays a crucial role in advancing our mission and making a positive impact in our community.

TONIGHT at 6 PM at Island Waterpark at the Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City, NJ. THANK YOU again to Chelsea Economic Development Corporation for your Sponsorship!