Tag: Black History Month
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Burlington County Commissioners celebrate Black History Month by promoting local Black-owned businesses
The Burlington County Commissioners are spotlighting local Black-owned businesses throughout February in celebration of Black History Month to showcase the contributions Black Americans have made in Burlington County and across the nation. “Black entrepreneurs, innovators and artists are responsible for scores of inventions and advances, including the traffic light, automatic elevator doors and even caller…
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Lost Souls Memorial Project honors lives lost to slavery
The Lost Souls Public Memorial Project will mount exhibits throughout the East Brunswick Library, Civic Center Drive, during February that highlight the history of the Lost Souls along with representations of African American/Black culture. The exhibits will feature original artwork designed by members of the East Brunswick Youth Council, a quilt designed by students of…
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Two Lawrence High School graduates honored for peaceful protests in support of equality
When Kyla Allen and Jayda Parker set out to organize solidarity marches in Trenton and Lawrence Township last summer following the death of George Floyd, they never expected to be acclaimed for their efforts. But the two women, who graduated from Lawrence High School in 2015, were honored as “Rising Stars” at the high school’s…
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Indentured servant also served as soldier in Continental Army
The Hopewell Township Committee continued its Black History Month recognitions by discussing the life of Jacob Francis, a free Black man born in Amwell in 1754. Francis had a long history in the area, first as an indentured servant, and then as a soldier in the Continental Army, which was unusual at the time. Larry…
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Bordentown Regional High School students host eight-part Black History Month conversation series
Let your voice be heard! In honor of Black History Month, a group of students at Bordentown Regional High School will be holding virtual conversation sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1 p.m. for people in the Bordentown community. Student Voices, a group that was created this past fall by school counselor Amy Rabenda and…
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Give blood in honor of Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month this February, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors, and especially those who have recovered from COVID-19, to give blood to honor the legacies of African Americans like Dr. Charles Drew and Dr. Jerome Holland. Drew, an African American surgeon, was the medical director of the first Red Cross blood…
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Snow person celebrates Black History Month
The North Brunswick Flashlight Brigade continued their “shout outs” after this week’s snowstorm by posting inspirational and powerful quotes from Black leaders during Black History Month, courtesy of a snow person built at the corner of Patton and Newton streets. The quote on Feb. 4 was, ”The time is always right to do what…
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NAMI New Jersey provides mental health support during Black History Month
February is dedicated to acknowledging and celebrating achievements and excellence of African Americans in the United States and Canada. The 95th Annual Black History theme by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) is The Black Family: Representation, Identity and Diversity, which, after the challenges and resulting health, economic and…
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Middlesex County celebrates Black History Month with a spectrum of arts and cultural events
The Arts Institute of Middlesex County is presenting, promoting and supporting a multitude of arts and culture events, exhibitions and shows throughout February, primarily centered around Black History Month. February’s event highlights include: Zimmerli Art Museum and Windows of Understanding, a screening and panel discussion around “The Moral Responsibility of the Artist” by James Baldwin,…
