Event Description

View over 10+ portraits from the Americans Who Tell the Truth collection, each highlighting the Black Experience. The exhibition includes portraits of figures such as Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, and W.E.B. Du Bois.

Join Professor Keith Walcott as he delves into the Civil Rights Movement's origins, covering pivotal events and individuals from slavery and the Underground Railroad to the Niagara Movement and the founding of the NAACP.

Professor Walcott, a historian with deep expertise in African American history, brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to this thought-provoking lecture.

NJ Proudly Celebrates
Black History Month

Black History Month is an annual observance in February that celebrates the achievements and contributions of African Americans to American history, culture, and society. Established in 1926 by historian Carter G. Woodson; Black History Month reflects on the struggles, highlights the triumphs, and provides inspiration to future generations.