Pearls of Wisdom: Elders Stories
Portraits of Resistance, Resiliency and Respect
On April 9th, join NJPAC for a special celebration recognizing our Elders of the Pearls of Wisdom: Elders’ Stories “Portraits of Resistance, Resiliency and Respect” exhibit, on display at the Newark Public Library until April 30th. Witness an intergenerational exchange between the young and old generations, as First Avenue Elementary students share their multi-module artworks – including dance and art collages – with NJPAC’s Elders Council, a group of prominent Black leaders who are nominated and voted for acceptance into the council. The students will be presenting artwork inspired by the Elders’ experiences, highlighting their wisdom through a beautiful visual and storytelling display.
This powerful showcase, honoring the stories of our community’s elders, is an extension of the Pearls of Wisdom Youtube series, a collection of recorded conversations with the Elders Council members, preserving the insights they’ve accrued over their lifetimes for future generations to listen to.
This series is produced by Susan Pope, Ed.D. of Columbia University and the founder of I Dance Because, and is informed by NAACP Newark president Deborah Smith-Gregory.
