New Jersey's Small Business Network Help Residents With Credit Counseling

TRENTON-- Ever wonder what it takes to start your own business, but were unsure how to work your finances out. Well, ladies and gentlemen, be not dismayed, the New Jersey Small Business Developments Centers Network (NJSBDCN) is here to help. Thursday, May 26th, the Trenton Public Library is holding a Credit Clinic from 6 to 8 pm at their Main Branch which is located downtown (120 Academy Street).

The purpose of the event is to to help all those who want to know more about credit and how it relates to the entrepreneurial process and sustaining a small business. The event is sponsored by the NJSBDCN.

Members of the community age 18 or older are invited to come. There is no cost to attend. All you need to do is register with the NJSBDCN by going to their website: www.sbdcnj.com. Once there, simply click registration on the Credit Clinic event and you will be able to attend. So, if those entrepreneurial juices are flowing, stop on by the public library this Thursday at 6 pm.

Anwar's Reflections will be sure to keep you up to date regarding any future events.

Dr. CORNEL WEST Weighs In

PRINCETON-- Imagine if you will, the mind of Albert Einstein meeting the funk of Curtis Mayfield, and there you have the one and only Dr. Cornel West. Today, Anwar's Reflections--a Trentonian affiliate-- sat down with Dr. West at his office in Princeton, New Jersey.

During our interview, West discussed a variety of topics that are currently in the news. From Osama Bin Laden's death to his controversial remarks about President Obama and Rev. Al Sharpton, America's distinguished public intellectual shares his thoughts and views. Please see the videos below to access the interview:

In one part of the interview, Dr. West discusses his disagreement with well known activist Al Sharpton along with his controversial comment that President Obama is a "black mascot for the wealthy".


In another part of the interview, the well-known professor discusses Osama Bin Laden's death along with President Obama's chances for reelection in 2012. He also chimes in on President Obama's recent birth certificate release.


Toward the end of the interview, Dr. West discussing community leadership in places like Trenton along with his love for music.

Please see Anwar's Reflections exclusive interview with Dr. Cornel West below:

UBC Is On A Mission to Spring The Monument School Into Action

TRENTON- What's life like if you never get a chance to step back and smell the flowers? Well, the folks over at Union Baptist Church in Trenton want to make sure the kids at the Monument School don't have to answer that question. Saturday morning, Anwar's Reflections attended the Spring Into Action program held at the Monument School off Calhoun Street in Trenton. The event was sponsored by Union Baptist Church (UBC). The project was spearheaded by UBC's Young Adult Ministry leader, Reverend Kim Mayner.

The purpose of the Spring Into Action program was to help beautify the school so that students, teachers, and parents alike would have the opportunity to be surrounded by a pleasing atmosphere that is conducive to student learning. Members of the church came out in large numbers Saturday morning to rake leaves, shovel, mulch, and sweep up the grounds of the facility. The event began early Saturday morning and ended up finishing early that afternoon.

However, church members were not alone in their community efforts. They were joined by young men from the community as well. These young men were being mentored by members of UBC's Men Ministry program. The Men's Ministry thought it was a good idea to have these young lads on hand, to not only witness the positive things the church was doing, but also to have them participate in this program because members of the Men's Ministry keenly understand that there is wisdom in the saying, 'many hands make light work' and that hard work builds character, a trait young men will very much need in life. During the event, service workers were provided with breakfast by Wawa and other vendors in the area.

The program's second phase is scheduled for May 21st. The church is currently taking donations to help fund the Spring Into Action program. For information on how to help out or get involved, feel free to contact Reverend Kim Mayner at (609) 392-2245.

Here's a video of the young men working with members of the Men's Ministry at the Monument School on Saturday, Anwar's Reflections will be sure to keep you up to date on any future developments: