The Original Cowboy: An American Institution
The James Brown African American Room at the Newark Public Library Presents: The Original Cowboy: An American Institution Thursday June 26, 2024 @ 6PM James... Read More
B.T. Pierson’s Vocation: The Newark City Directory, 1835-1862 (Hybrid Program)
A Newark History Society program co-sponsored by NJPAC. Tuesday, June 4, 2024 6:00pm Newark Public Library Main Library 5 Washington St. Newark, NJ 07102 James... Read More
I Just Keep Talking- Nell Painter in Conversation with Salamishah Tillet
I Just Keep Talking—A Life in Essays Dr. Nell Painter in conversation with Dr. Salamishah Tillet Book Talk Event Join us for an engaging book... Read More
She Took Justice: The Black Woman, Law, and Power
She Took Justice: The Black Woman, Law, and Power – 1619 to 1969 Book Talk This event has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience!... Read More
Lawrence Hamm: a Life in the Struggle BOOK LAUNCH
Lawrence Hamm: A Life in the Struggle Book launch event Register Here Join us Saturday, March 9th at 2 PM in the James Brown African... Read More
Queer Newark: Book Talk
In person and on Zoom! Queer Newark: Stories of Resistance, Love, and Community A Book Discussion Sponsored by the Newark Public Library and the Rutgers-Newark... 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
2024 Black History Celebration at NPL
The James Brown African American Room is proud to present our 2024 Black History Celebration. This year’s theme, Create, Inspire, Elevate: African American Contributions to... Read More