Newark History Society: Pioneering Women Lawyers of Newark
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 6:00PM Main Library James Brown African American Room Our presenters are George Robb and Robert Steinbaum. George is professor of history... Read More
Oh Freedom!–New Exhibit on View in James Brown African American Room
Oh Freedom! African Americans on the battlefront and in the aftermath of the American Revolution in New Jersey An exhibit on loan from the New... Read More
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
2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Lecture
The James Brown African American Room at the Newark Public Library invites you to join us for our 2026 annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative... Read More
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
Adjusting the Focus- The Vietnam War Through the Lens of Black Combat Photographer Dwight Carter
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