Tag: civil rights
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U.S. Attorney announces creation of Civil Rights Division in New Jersey
U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger has announced the creation of a Civil Rights Division whose sole focus will be the enforcement of federal civil rights laws in New Jersey. The new division, which will report directly to the U.S. Attorney and the U.S. Attorney’s front office, will enforce civil and criminal civil rights laws, according…
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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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Edison Public Library kicks off Black History Month with stamp unveiling
EDISON – The Edison Public Library is focusing on offering more programs to showcase the diversity of the fifth largest township in the state. Gabriel Ramos, community engagement librarian for the Edison Public Library system, said oftentimes the Reference Desk librarians field questions on what the library is doing when it comes to focusing on…
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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…
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Former Metuchen borough attorney remembered as pioneer during Civil Rights era
METUCHEN – During his time in Metuchen – 16 years as borough attorney – Martin Alan Spritzer defended the right for a moment of silence at government meetings and brought the community together during the Civil Rights era. With a bit of irony, Mayor Jonathan Busch and the Borough Council held a moment of silence…
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Hightstown High students see efforts succeed with signing of federal law
For Oslene Johnson, it was the thought that the families of the victims of more than 100 racially motivated murders would never know much about the incidents – except that their loved ones had been killed. But the survivors and other interested individuals will have access to much more information about the 113 “cold cases”…
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Area clergy urge against prejudice as they remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
METUCHEN – Assemblywoman Nancy Pinkin (D-Middlesex) said one of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s memorable quotes he made was when he was 38 years old during a sermon in 1968. King said one day “some great opportunity stands before you and calls you to stand up for some great principle, some great issue,…
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Old Bridge Library to offer voting lecture, Ukranian egg decorating
Various events will be held at the the Old Bridge Library in March. At 2 p.m. on March 4, the one-woman play “Sick and Tired: The Fannie Lou Hamer story” will be performed by Diane L. Parker. The play tells the story of the triumphs and tribulations of Mississippi voting rights and civil rights activist…
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MLK celebration Jan. 14 in Metuchen
The New Hope Baptist Church will present the 19th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration at 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 14 at the church, 45 Hampton St., Metuchen. This year’s theme is entitled “The State of Civil Rights in America.” The event will be led by the Metuchen-Edison Area Interfaith Clergy Association and…