The Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble
The Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble, founded in 1984, will present a visually and emotionally stimulating performance representing the beauty of African culture Reception... Read More
Black Perspectives [on Paper]
Black Perspectives [on Paper] Selections from the Special Collections of the Newark Public Library The exhibition includes art by African American artists on paper. The... Read More
Breathing for Breya, Again: A Tribute to Breya “Blkbrry Molassez” Knight (1986-2016)
Poetry and jazz hosted by poet Jaleesa McEachin, featuring local poets and performance artists Sean Battle, Angel Crews, Yasir Hall, Hendii, Kween Moor, Shaheed K.... Read More
In Full Color
Performance artists weave stories and monologues into a theatrical event celebrating women of color. Saturday, March 11, 2017 2:00 to 4:30 pm Auditorium, Fourth Floor... Read More
#BlackLivesMatter-Newark 2017
A panel discussion on the city’s challenges and triumphs in the areas of mental health, LGBTQ issues, incarceration, education, and community activism. Moderator: Ali McBride... Read More
Disenfranchisement of the Black Vote: The Voting Rights Act in 2016
Featuring speaker Zayid Muhammad. Wednesday, February 8, 2017, 6:30 to 8:00 pm James Brown African American Reading Room, Main Library, 5 Washington Street, Newark Sponsored... Read More
In Our Neighborhood: Baxter Terrace & Queen of Angels
A civic discourse with members of these formerly thriving but now defunct Newark venues, about the role of church and community in their lives, the... Read More