The NJ PBS digital documentary series “21” examines a simple question: Does where you live in the state affect how you live? The series profiles one person in each of New Jersey’s 21 counties and looks at the social determinants that affect that person’s life.
This special edition of NJ Spotlight News with Briana Vannozzi will share inspiring stories from Atlantic, Passaic, Ocean and Essex counties.
After years of running her popular restaurant and bakery, Cookie Till acquired an 80-acre farm in Atlantic County and dedicated herself to healing the land through regenerative methods. Her team empowers underserved populations in the surrounding food deserts with opportunities to work, learn and grow on the land of the Garden State.
Rashajon Johnson’s nonprofit organization, Hope With N, supports his Passaic County community through events that provide food, clothing and other resources to those in need.
Life changed instantly for Christian Kane’s family after their son suffered a traumatic brain injury at just 19 months old. Kane now works tirelessly to make his Ocean County community more inclusive and accessible to those with disabilities.
In Essex County, Fallon Davis is a passionate educator developing tools and resources to redefine the next generation through the arts and sciences, all while empowering others in the community.
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