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Spotlight New Jersey: Plate Pioneers

Human relations committee chair Amy Fuentes and two members met with News 12’s Della Crews to discuss the inspiration behind the club.

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Jun 6, 2026, 7:11 AM

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Plate Pioneers is a club at James Monroe Elementary School in Edison.

Human relations committee chair Amy Fuentes and two members met with News 12’s Della Crews to discuss the inspiration behind the club.

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