Yates was among the honorees at a Black History Month awards celebration in Newark, thrown by the Essex County Prosecutors Office and the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement executives.
The honorees were recognized for their contributions to the Essex County Community, particularly on issues impacting African American residents.
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