SOMA Celebrates Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2021
South Orange Village and Maplewood Township, together with SOMA Cross Cultural Works and the AAPI Community, unite to recognize and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2021 with family-oriented events during the entire month of May. As the national conversation veers toward racial division and polarization, and as anti-Asian hate crimes are on the rise, it is imperative to build understanding and bring communities in New Jersey together by telling the stories of the heterogeneous AAPI community.
Sheena Collum, South Orange Village President says, “We stand in solidarity with our Asian American and Pacific Islander family, friends and neighbors as we honor their rich and diverse cultural heritage and traditions; bring awareness to current events and issues; and spread love, light and joy with The Lion Dance, Holi Festival of Colors, Wishing Tree, the Hula Dance, and a myriad of other un
Tri-Town News Business Briefs, Dec. 30
Thomas Gallicchio, who grew up in Howell, is a world class Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter. He is opening his own academy, Militia Mixed Martial Arts and American Jiu-Jitsu, in East Ridge, Tenn., in January.
Gallicchio started his career in grammar school as a wrestler for the Howell Predators and continued wrestling at Freehold Township High School. He graduated from Freehold Township in 2005.
After high school, Gallicchio began his Pro career in Mixed Martial Arts. His professional career spans more than 12 years in three countries. He is an Ultimate Fighting Championship veteran, and was twice featured on “The Ultimate Fighter.”
New Resident Grew Up Fighting Before COVID, Opens Tennessee Gym For Men, Women And Children Thursday, December 17, 2020 - photo by Courtesy of the Maximum Fighting Championship (MFC)
Thomas Gallicchio, who grew up in Howell, NJ, has devoted his life to fighting. On Jan. 1, 2021, he will open his own academy Militia Mixed Martial Arts and American Jiu-Jitsu in East Ridge for men, women and children in mixed martial arts, Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, No-Gi grappling, wrestling, boxing, kickboxing, kids MMA, women’s and kids Jiu-Jitsu, self defense, and fitness.
Mr. Gallicchio started his career in grammar school as a wrestler for the Howell Predators and continued wrestling at Freehold Township High School, from where he graduated in 2005. After high school, Mr. Gallicchio began his professional career in mixed martial arts.