February 4th through April 30th, 2020<\/strong>
\nSecond Floor Gallery<\/strong><\/p>\n

The first Black athletes in America were enslaved men who were commanded to compete.\u00a0 Some boxed, some ran foot races, others rolled logs and a few rode horses.\u00a0Excelling in sport gave these athletes an elevated place in society, even in enslavement. Throughout history, the Black athlete\u2019s abilities have afforded these talented few a protected status but almost always with conditions.\u00a0 Many who\u2019ve achieved this distinction have used their unique platforms to call attention to injustice, unfairness, oppression and discrimination. While being lauded for their strength and dexterity, they were often intimidated, threatened with violence or death when they veered outside of the arena to speak, voice an opinion, boycott or take a stand.<\/div>\n
\u00a0The 2020 Black History Celebration exhibit and program series explore the role and status of the Black athlete as activist since the mid-19th century.<\/div>\n
The exhibition is open during normal Library hours Monday through Saturday, with free admission. Group visits and more details are readily available from The James Brown African American Room which can be reached at 973.733.5411<\/h3>\n
Curator: Dale E. Colston, Esq., Librarian, James Brown African American Room, Newark Public Library<\/em><\/h3>\n
For information about all Black History Month programs see: http:\/\/www.npl.org\/main\/2020bhc\/<\/a><\/p>\n
Click here to view the flyer for the 2020 Black History Celebration<\/a><\/p>\n
Click here to view the photos from the 2020 Black History Celebration.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Tuesday, February 4, 2020 | 6:00 \u2013 8:00 PM Doors open at 5:30, Snow date: February 5, 2020 Black History Celebration Opening George D. Martin The Library welcomes George D. Martin, Activist\/Philanthropist and former Defensive End for the NY Giants as our opening celebration speaker. George serves as an Executive Board Member for the National… <\/p>\n
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