Tag: black history
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Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum welcomes three leading African American women to board
The Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum (SSAAM), central New Jersey’s first and only Black history museum, welcomes three leading African American women to its Board of Trustees this year. “I must say that working alongside the stellar and passionate Stoutsburg Sourland African American (SSAAM) Board, staff, and founders has been nothing short of exhilarating,” SSAAM…
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Local museum creates educational Black history resources for New Jersey schools
Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum (SSAAM) board member Kevin Burkman delivered a detailed, poster-sized map of Black history sites in the Sourland Mountain region to Village Elementary School in Skillman as part of the museum’s educational outreach program. Montgomery, Hopewell Valley, Princeton and Hillsborough school districts, as well as the Princeton Day School, also received…
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Mosaic Society in Old Bridge held two successful Black History programs
OLD BRIDGE – A local Mosaic Society group held two successful Black History programs in February. The events were held on Feb. 9 and 16 at the Old Bridge Public Library. June Dungee, a former councilwoman and founder and organizer of the society, welcomed everyone and was encouraged at the outpouring of support from Old…
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Opinion: Black History Month: Honor African Americans who made our nation a better place
African Americans have shaped and contributed to American history and culture in countless ways, and their legacy continues to grow. Their trials and triumphs are especially significant during the month of February, when Americans observe Black History Month. To understand why black history will always be relevant, let’s begin with the origins of Black History…
