editor ’ sletter
Montclair prides itself in its diversity . In this issue , we ’ re happy to feature individuals with adiverse range of experiences — and one thing in common .
There ’ s Frederick Morton , anative of the � . S . Virgin Islands who launched TEMPO Networks , atelevision channel that serves 5million viewers in the � . S . and �0 Caribbean countries .
Bruce Jackson was raised in New York City housing projects and jailed more than once for “ driving while Black ;” hewent on to become alawyer who negotiated contracts for top rappers , the Associate �eneral Counsel and Managing Director of Strategic Partnership at Microsoft , and the author of amemoir , �e�er ��r �ro� �o�e� ���o�r�e� �ro� �roo���� �o ��� �o�� ��cro�o��� ��d �he ��� .
Allison Loggins-�ull is from Chicago and Poughkeepsie , and is aclassically trained flutist who co-founded the musical duo Flutronix ; she is currently aresident composer with the Cleveland Orchestra .
What do they have in common� They all chose Montclair as their home — for its urban , creative vibe , and yes , for its diversity . Meet them in these pages . �appy spring , Montclair .
P . S . It takes alot of commitment and talent to serve avaried and sophisticated community like ours . Congratulations to all the restaurants , businesses and services named in our 202� Readers ’ Choice poll . ■
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