Tag: The Lost Souls Public Memorial Project
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East Brunswick’s Lost Souls project will unveil site of memorial
EAST BRUNSWICK–The Lost Souls Public Memorial Project will unveil the future home of the memorial. The fourth annual recitation of the names of those stolen in 1818 by a slave ring led by a Middlesex County judge whose residence was in what is now East Brunswick will be read beginning at 4 p.m. May 23…
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Lost Souls Public Memorial Project holds virtual recitation of slaves’ names; connection made to modern-day issues of racism
EAST BRUNSWICK–More than 200 years ago, Middlesex County Judge Jacob Van Wickle used his political power to steal and sell nearly 200 African Americans into slavery. To honor those who were enslaved, the Lost Souls Public Memorial Project held its third annual Recitation of Names event to continue honoring Van Wickle’s victims. Founded in 2017,…
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East Brunswick mayor gives proclamation honoring Black History Month
EAST BRUNSWICK–Recognizing an annual celebration to honor the achievements by Africans-Americans, Mayor Brad Cohen recognized “Black History Month” with a proclamation. For the last week of Black History Month, Councilman Kevin McEvoy read the proclamation on behalf of Cohen on Feb. 24 during the council meeting at the municipal building. “Whereas during ‘Black History Month’ we…
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East Brunswick Arts Commission holds concert to benefit planned memorial
EAST BRUNSWICK – The East Brunswick Arts Commission recently held the “Music Transcends” concert, which featured the Arcadian Trio performing songs in a fundraiser for the Lost Souls Public Memorial Project. The Arcadian Trio includes pianist Diane Goldsmith, violinist Igor Szwec, cellist Vivian Barton Dozor and narrator Ivan Woods. The music that was performed was…
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East Brunswick Council honors community project for slave memorial
EAST BRUNSWICK– The Lost Souls Public Memorial Project would honor approximately 200 African Americans who were sold into slavery by Judge Jacob Van Wickle in 1818 by building a memorial at the East Brunswick Municipal Complex. “East Brunswick extends back in time to when the indigenous people of America once settled along the rivers and the…
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Lost Souls Public Memorial Project to hold Day of Remembrance on Dec. 16
The Lost Souls Public Memorial Project, a community-based grassroots group, is collaborating with the East Brunswick Public Library to present A Day of Remembrance from 2-4 p.m. on Dec. 16 at the library, Civic Center Drive off Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. The event will include music, dramatic performance, and discussion on the history behind the…