Learning about our past helps to inform our future! Hear documented stories told by Professor Graham Russell Gao Hodges, author and professor at Colgate University, from his recent book, BLACK new jersey: 1664 to the Present about how African Americans in New Jersey fought for their freedom during slavery building a Black middle class and continue to battle today against racial discrimination.
The event is FREE and open to the public.
Books will also be available for signing and purchase.
Sponsored by South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race
Call 973-761-6116 to reserve your seat and book