Tag: Black History Month
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‘Faith’ and ‘encouragement’ help ‘trailblazers’ forge their own paths
Lawrence High School honored a “rising star” and a set of community trailblazers during its Black History Month celebration held on Feb. 25. High School senior Laura-Simone Martin was given the “Rising Star” award for her role as the founder and president of Lawrence High School’s Black Student Union. She is also a musician, and…
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Hillsborough continues toward becoming ‘a more inclusive community’ in recognition of Black History Month
Hillsborough recognizes February as Black History Month. With the recognition, the township “continues to work toward becoming a more inclusive community wherein all people are respected and recognized for their contributions and potential contributions to our community, state, country and world,” according to a township proclamation. Mayor Shawn Lipani presented a proclamation at a Township…
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Bordentown Township Police Department ‘honors and celebrates’ its Black officers
During Black History Month, the Bordentown Township Police Department has taken the opportunity to honor and celebrate their Black officers who “provide excellent service and contributions to the community daily.” Police Sgt. Anthony S. Biddle II was born and raised in Bordentown Township, graduated from Bordentown Regional High School, and attended Morgan State University in…
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Telling the truth about New Jersey’s slave history
By Jay Watson “New Jersey is the Garden State. We’re known for our blueberries, we’re known for our corn, we’re known for our peaches. But we’re not known for the slaves that were here tilling the soil, we’re not known for the whole history of slavery right here, and how slavery was the underpinning of…
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Full schedule of Black History Month events underway
Mercer County plans a full schedule of events to celebrate Black History Month. And in the wake of Tyre Nichols’ beating death in Memphis, Tenn. on Jan. 7, Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes said the celebration feels “somber.” “As we together peacefully protest this latest incident, let it spark broader conversations about the need…
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Lawrence High School celebrates Black History Month by recognizing ‘trailblazers’
Billy Chester has been called Mr. Billy, Uncle Billy, granddad, coach and Detective Chester. But what Chester never expected to be called was “trailblazer” – until he was given that honor at Lawrence High School’s Black History celebration on Feb. 27. Chester, who is a retired Lawrence Township Police Department detective, was one of four…
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Longtime Sourland Mountain resident turns 101
On Feb. 27, longtime Hopewell resident Evelyn Brooks will turn 101 years old. Known as “Nana Brooks” to friends and neighbors, Brooks is a prominent member of her church and local Black community who has lived in the area for 80 years, according to information provided by Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum (SSAAM). SSAAM is…
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Students in Old Bridge recognize Black History Month in creative ways
OLD BRIDGE – Teachers and staff across Old Bridge Township Public Schools found creative and interesting ways for their students through curriculum to commemorate the achievements of African Americans during Black History Month. “We celebrate, commemorate African Americans this month, but we do it in a way to make sure the things we focus on…
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Middlesex County celebrates Black History Month with spectrum of arts and culture events
The Arts Institute of Middlesex County planned programming during February primarily centered around celebrating Black History Month. Every Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. Join the Civic League of Greater New Brunswick for Art and Story Time every Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. with a new reading and a DIY craft activity. All ages welcome. o Feb.…