About New Jersey Urban News

NJ Urban News is your Black news source in the Garden State. We are dedicated to covering New Jersey’s vibrant African American community through informative stories and thorough coverage. Founded in 2018 by Penda Howell, a native of Paterson, NJ, and 30-year award-winning media executive, The motto of NJ Urban News is “A Voice for the Voiceless.” We cover stories often overlooked by mainstream media impacting the 1.3 million people that make up New Jersey’s Black community. info@njurbannews.com