On Saturday, September 17, 2022, Start Out Fresh Intervention Advocates (S.O.F.I.A.) invites the community to celebrate that “With Awareness There is Hope” at its 12th Annual Walk Against Domestic Violence […]
Cynthia Walker
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Montclair artist turns his eye to the ‘Women of the Fourth Ward’
For this show, “Women of the Fourth Ward,” Armando Diaz decided to take his “photos of the people to the people.”
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Fresh Air Montclair Fashion Parade Highlights Local Designers with Wearable Art
Despite Sunday’s sweltering 90-degree heat, the models and designers looked cool and breezy for the Fresh Air Fashion Parade in Montclair Center. Organized by Cynthia Walker of Start Out Fresh […]
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Fresh Air Montclair makes the town a gallery
Store windows all over town are displaying art as part of the Fresh Air Montclair, an ongoing public-facing art initiative. A fashion show and parade will be held Sunday, June 28.
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Locals Spotlight Vaginas at Benefit Performances of “The Vagina Monologues”
Vaginas were center stage for three nights last week at Montclair’s Studio Playhouse as two-dozen women performed Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues under the direction of William Michael Harper. The […]
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Miss Black America to speak at NCNW awards luncheon
Seven Montclairites will be honored by the National Council of Negro Women on Saturday, March 24.
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Baristanet Profile: Cynthia Walker
Name: Cynthia Walker Where do you live? Montclair, NJ When did you move there? 1980 Where did you grow up? East Orange and Mizpah, NJ How do you make a living? What is your […]
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S.O.F.I.A.: raising awareness and hope, in Montclair
Walk Against Domestic Violence Saturday, Sept. 9, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Canterbury Park, Canterbury Drive and Planchet Drive Registration at supportsofia.org/events 862-251-6791, or info@supportsofia.org By GIOYA MCRAE For Montclair Local In […]
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S.O.F.I.A. Welcomes New Board Members
Start Out Fresh Intervention Advocates (S.O.F.I.A.) has announced three new Advisory Board Members. At the January 12th board meeting, Kristin Wald of Montclair, Annette Johnson of Newark, and Robin Young […]
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SOFIA Earns Award from The Allstate Foundation’s Purple Purse
SOFIA raised $10,546 and The Allstate Foundation awarded an additional $3,500.
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SOFIA Vigil Honors Domestic Violence Victims and Raises Awareness
Some 100 supporters circled Crane Park to speak names, share resources, and gather in unity.
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SOFIA: A Supportive Community Fighting Domestic Violence
SOFIA’s 4th Annual Walk Against Domestic Violence reaffirmed strong community support for those in need.