Atlantic City Leaders Reflect on Jesse Jackson's Legacy
Local activists Kaleem Shabazz and Steve Young remember Jackson’s visits to Atlantic City and his lasting influence on civil rights, coalition-building and political activism.
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Ernest Coursey, Longtime County Commissioner and AC Champion, Dies
Throughout his political career, Coursey was widely recognized for his deep commitment to public service, his open-door leadership style, and his passion for equity and accountability in government.
Shaunta Hull Smith
Service: Friday, February 28, 2025, 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM at Seashore Seventh-Day Adventist Church located at 107 Linden Avenue Pleasantville, NJ 08232
Remembering Nikki Giovanni, Renowned Poet, Activist and Educator
Giovanni, 81, died on Monday, December 9, 2024, following her third cancer diagnosis. Her vivid and incisive words, spanning more than five decades, made her one of the most celebrated voices in American literature.
OBITUARY: Dipash Chowdhury
Dipash Chowdhury, father of Atlantic City School Board member and Democratic Committee member Subrata Chowdhury, died on Tuesday, Nov. 28 in Bangladesh.