2026 Black History Celebration- What’s So Funny?!: Black Comedy in America from Vaudeville to Right Now
The James Brown African American Room at the Newark Public Library presents our 2026 Black History Celebration! What’s So Funny?!: Black Comedy in America from... Read More
2026 Black History Celebration- The One and Only Dick Gregory Film Screening
The One and Only Dick Gregory Film Screening and Discussion The One and Only Dick Gregory Film Screening and Discussion Saturday, February 14th, 2026 |... Read More
2026 Black History Celebration Opening Event- A Conversation with Rain Pryor
A conversation with Rain Pryor A Conversation with Rain Pryor Saturday, February 7th, 2026 | 2 PM We are excited to welcome the great Rain... Read More
Newark’s Great Migration: Stories from the Krueger-Scott African American Oral History Collection
Tuesday, April 8, 20256:00PMMain Library5 Washington StreetJames Brown African American Room, 2nd floor A Newark History Society program sponsored by the Newark Public Library and... Read More
Pearls of Wisdom: Elder Stories–Portraits of Resistance, Resiliency and Respect
On view on the first floor of the Main Library until April 30, 2025. A partnership with the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. How can... Read More
Black Wall Street Vendor Market
✨ Celebrate Black Entrepreneurship! ✨ Join us on Saturday, February 22nd for the Black Wall Street Vendor Market at the Newark Public Library! 🖤🌟 Explore... Read More
2025 Black History Celebration
The James Brown African American Room at the Newark Public Library is proud to present our 2025 Black History Celebration And The Beat Goes On:... Read More
And It Don’t Stop: 50 Years of Hip Hop and Beyond
And It Don’t Stop: 50 Years of Hip Hop and Beyond Closing our Black History Celebration on February 29, 2024, is an exhilarating discussion on... Read More
Our Stories to Tell: Black Authors Reflect on the Art of Writing
Our Stories to Tell: Black Authors Reflect on the Art of Writing Mark your calendars for February 15, 2024, as we celebrate the literary contributions... Read More
From Stage to Screen: Black Artists Reflect on Performing Arts
From Stage to Screen: Black Artists Reflect on Performing Arts On February 8, 2024, be part of a captivating performing arts program that explores the... Read More