When did you move there? I have lived in Montclair for over 20 years. Where did you grow up? Newark, NJ How do you make a living? OR What is your everyday passion ?I work as a Social Worker in the Paterson Public School District. I actively participate in two community organizations: the Montclair branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) where Albert Pelham is the president and New Jersey Association of Black Educators (NJABE) where James Harris is president. Right now, I am very passionate about a local business that has been significantly impacted by the COVID pandemic. My friend and hairstylist, Nicole Ewell, owns Cleo’s Hair Studio on Midland Avenue in Montclair (previously Revelations on Bloomfield Avenue). The studio was previously owned by Nicole’s aunt, and Nicole, her aunt, and Nicole’s mother worked at the salon together for years. Sadly, COVID took the lives of both Nicole’s aunt and mother, and now she has taken on the challenge to keep the salon open. Please take time to read her story. And if you can help or know someone or a company sponsor that can help, please donate.