Melba Moore Meet & Greet Book Event!
Wednesday, November 5th 2025, 6PM-7:30PM James Brown African American Room, 2nd Fl. FREE OFFSITE PARKING available for this event located at 85 Orange St. Newark,... Read More
Honoring Black Veterans
An exhibit honoring Black Veterans! The opening reception for this exhibit was Saturday November 8th. Dr. Larry Greene, Professor of History at Seton Hall University... Read More
The Battle For the Black Mind- Dr. Karida L. Brown in conversation with Dr. Lacey Hunter
Click here to learn more & Watch on Zoom Join us Wednesday, August 20th at 6 PM on Zoom for a discussion with sociologist, professor, oral historian,... Read More
2023 Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Lecture
The James Brown African American Room presents the 2023 Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Lecture His Image, Our Reflection: Frederick Douglass and Black Humanity Saturday,... 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
Mark “Money” Green Book Signing + Discussion
The James Brown African American Room presents: Mark “Money” Green’s The Show Must Go On The Show Must Go On The Show Must Go On... 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
Book Release: Newark Public Library by William A. Peniston
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 Newark Public Library 5 Washington Street Centennial Hall Second Floor 6:00 pm Please join the Newark Public Library and author William... Read More