Event Description

Celebrate Douglass Day by participating in a transcribe-a-thon to honor the birthday of Frederick Douglass.

Help transcribe a remarkable collection of digitized papers left by Douglass, available through collaborations with the Library of Congress and the ByThePeople platform.

This global event connects thousands of participants from over one hundred locations, working together to transcribe Douglass's correspondence and make it more accessible and searchable.

Lunch will be provided for those who RSVP, with limited seats available.

This live event will be streamed on YouTube, and you can transcribe through the citizen science platform, Crowd.loc.gov.

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.