Newark’s Ryan Haygood Heads to SPLC

Ryan Haygood, Newark’s rising civil rights leader and head of the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice, is stepping into a national spotlight as the new president and CEO of the Southern Poverty Law Center, starting July 31. His departure leaves Henal Patel and Laura Sullivan to lead locally, ensuring momentum continues on the ground. This move signals a major leap for Newark’s civil rights influence. Meanwhile, the Essex-Hudson Greenway, a nine-mile trail connecting Newark to seven towns with native plants, is on track to open in 2027. In the Ironbound, a new community refrigerator—funded by the Devils Youth Foundation—offers free food and vital services amid rising costs. 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/20178099aa569c79