Event Description

Explore the inspiring story of the Tuskegee Airmen, America's first African American military pilots who served during World War II.

Learn about their groundbreaking training at Tuskegee University in Alabama, which marked the first de-segregated training in the U.S. military.

Hear about their wartime achievements and their pivotal role in advancing racial and social equality in America.

This presentation will be delivered by historian and author Paul Zigo, director of the World War II Era Studies Institute.

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.