They’ve Got Game: The Children’s Books of Toni & Slade Morrison
Display of nine book collaboration of Toni and Slade Morrison plus related items.
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6 events,
Cycle of Creativity: Alison Saar and the Toni Morrison Papers
Sculpture, prints, and textiles by the mixed-media artist Alison Saar into conversation with the work of Toni Morrison
Free
Nobody Turn Us Around
Exhibition showcases photographs and documents from the the Freedom Rides of 1961 and the Selma-to-Montgomery marches of 1965.
Free
Blues for an Alabama Sky by Pearl Cleage
In a Depression-era Harlem apartment building, a close-knit group of friends has become a chosen family. Their lives are upturned when Southern newcomer Leland arrives and falls hard for Angel
$25.00 – $60.00
6 events,
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Film and Q&A: “Who Killed Vincent Chin?”
Film and Q&A: “Who Killed Vincent Chin?”
A screening of the award-winning 1987 documentary is followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Christine Choy.
Free
6 events,
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Racism and the Original People of NJ
Racism and the Original People of NJ
Ramapough Lunaape Turtle Clan members Michaeline Picaro and her husband Chief Vincent Mann discuss the challenges facing their nation.
Free
5 events,
Romus Broadway Photography Camp
History of photographer Romus Broadway during workshop for young photographers.
7 events,
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Paterson Preservation Fair
Paterson Preservation Fair
Preservation Fair celebrating Paterson's heritage including its African American history.
Free
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New Jersey Black Heritage Trail Community Meetings
New Jersey Black Heritage Trail Community Meetings
Information and input opportunity about the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail.
Free
2 events,
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Back in Person! (and Virtually, Too) Continuing Conversations on Race and White Privilege: Racial Literacy
Back in Person! (and Virtually, Too) Continuing Conversations on Race and White Privilege: Racial Literacy
Princeton High School racial literacy students offer their annual presentation in person at the library.
Free
3 events,
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Slavery, It Happened Here, Too–Stories from New Jersey
Slavery, It Happened Here, Too–Stories from New Jersey
Full day program about slavery in New Jersey
$60.00
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Drop-in Craft Program Celebrating Caribbean American Heritage Month
Drop-in Craft Program Celebrating Caribbean American Heritage Month
Create a beautiful Carnival mask and learn more about Caribbean American history.
Free
3 events,
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Juneteenth Film Screening: 12 Years a Slave (2013)
Juneteenth Film Screening: 12 Years a Slave (2013)
Movie about Solomon Northup, a free black man in 1800s New York who was kidnapped and forced into slavery.
Free
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Slavery & Morven: A Community Listening Session
Slavery & Morven: A Community Listening Session
The lives of people enslaved by the Stockton family at Morven and other locations,
Free
2 events,
2 events,
From Freedom Seekers to Freedom Providers: Enslaved and Freed People in the Civil War: 7th Annual Sons & Daughters of the U.S. Middle Passage Conference
The theme of the 2023 7th annual conference will shed light on the experiences of enslaved and freed individuals during the Civil War era.
$40.00
3 events,
42nd Pow Wow Native American Festival
A Native American festival where nations from throughout the continent gather to a hosting nation’s land and share in celebration through singing and dancing.
Free
4 events,
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Juneteeth 2023 African Ancestry Experience
Juneteeth 2023 African Ancestry Experience
Juneteenth program on African Ancestry, connecting family heritage with African American history
Free
2 events,
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When the Cavalry Came to Call: Juneteenth
When the Cavalry Came to Call: Juneteenth
Storyteller Michelle Washington Wilson will present stories and poems dedicated to the celebration of Juneteenth.
Free
2 events,
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Trenton Literacy Movement and Juneteenth Celebration
Trenton Literacy Movement and Juneteenth Celebration
Children's book author, Edward Bullock, will talk about the Trenton Literacy Movement, Juneteenth, and its relationship to the literacy movement.
Free
4 events,
Raritan Native American Heritage Celebration & Pow Wow 2023
Full contest Pow Wow attracting over 500 Native American artists, educators, singers, dancers and performing groups from across the Americas.
$15
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“Freedom Forward” Juneteenth Celebration
“Freedom Forward” Juneteenth Celebration
The Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum (SSAAM) Juneteenth celebration, “Freedom Forward.”
Free
3 events,
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New Jersey Black Heritage Trail Community Meetings
New Jersey Black Heritage Trail Community Meetings
Information and input opportunity about the New Jersey Black Heritage Trail.
Free
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Serving Herself: The Life and Times of Althea Gibson
Serving Herself: The Life and Times of Althea Gibson
Talk about the life and legacy of tennis legend Althea Gibson.
$10.00