NAACP official on the state of Black N.J.

In observance of Black History Month, Mosaic is talking with newsmakers about the state of Black New Jersey. Today’s newsmaker is Deborah Smith-Gregory, president of the NAACP’s Newark chapter. Here’s what she said. Q: How are Black New Jerseyans doing in education, business, health care, wealth building, and homeownership? A: Education: There is a concern about the gap between what Black people are being taught generally and about Black history. We have to close that gap to move forward as a people. Business: Black people are doing horrible in terms...