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
A Century of Malcolm X: Film Screening + Panel Discussion
A Century of Malcolm X Thursday, May 22 · 5:30PMNewark Public Library, 5 Washington St. Newark, NJ 07102James Brown African American Room, 2nd Fl. For... Read More
Honoring Cudjo Banquante! Film Screening & Genealogy Workshop Events!
Honoring Cudjo Banquante! Film Screening & Genealogy Workshop Events! The James Brown African American Room at the Newark Public Library is proud to be part... Read More
Madan Sara Film Screening
The James Brown African American Room presents a Women’s History Month Film Screening of the documentary Madan Sara! Register Here The women known as Madan... Read More
“Judging Juries” Film Screening
🎬 Join us for an impactful evening at the Newark Public Library! 📅 Feb. 11, 2025 ⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 James Brown... Read More
“Talks With Myself” Web Series Screening
Come join the cast and crew for a special screening of the “Talks With Myself” webseries in Centennial Hall at the Newark Public Library –... Read More