Event Description

Celebrate Black History Month by diving into the powerful connection between jazz and the Civil Rights Movement.

Experience a combined lecture and music performance, starting with a flute prelude by Galen.

Then, enjoy a presentation covering the evolution of jazz from the turn of the century to the present.

Learn about influential jazz artists, their struggles, and how their music advocated for the Civil Rights Movement, with proceeds from concerts funding major events like the Freedom Rides and the March on Washington in 1963.

The lecture is infused with music demonstrations, and the event will conclude with a Q&A session.

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.