Newark’s Pride, Protests, and Tragedy

Essex County celebrates LGBTQ Pride Month by honoring trailblazers like Shantè Palmer and Damien Alan Lopez, while tensions escalate near the ICE detention center after a protester is hit by a car—amid conflicting reports and ongoing legal battles. The community grieves two women killed in a hit-and-run in Newark, as police hunt for the driver. New Jersey’s pension fund cuts ties with Geo Group, operator of Delaney Hall, citing financial risks, though still invested in Palantir. Meanwhile, gunfire in Weequahic Park sparks a police response—with no injuries reported and an investigation underway. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f6ea9eda803bb937