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Celebrate Black History Month

Introduce and teach your children about Black History and its importance in our society. It is dedicated to the heritage and achievements of African Americans and people of African descent. The ASALH Black History theme for 2020 is “African Americans and the Vote”, which explores the ongoing struggle on the part of both black men and black women for the right to vote. Check dates and times for inspirational New Jersey area exhibits below.

Newark Museum

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SECOND SUNDAYS - BLACK HISTORY X BLACK FUTURE AT NEWARK MUSEUM

Sun, Feb 9, 2020, 11AM-3PM FREE with Admission. Registration required. Honor the legacy of Black icons and build creative visions for the future. Take part in activities and witness great performances from contemporary talent. Hand-on family fun. 49 Washington St, Newark, NJ, 973.596.6550, newarkmuseumart

LET IT SHINE: THE AMERICAN CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT AT THE MONTCLAIR PUBLIC LIBRARY

Sat, Feb 29, 2020, 2PM-3PM For children in grades 3-12. Bright Star Theatre portrays events and heroes of the Civil Rights Movement. Students will learn about American milestones between the years 1955-1968. The Montgomery Bus Boycott, Brown v. Board of Education, Rosa Parks and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. come to life through stories and song. 50 South Fullerton Ave, Montclair, montclairlibrary.org

THE GRAMMY MUSEUM EXPERIENCE PRUDENTIAL CENTER

Legends of Motown: Celebrating The Supremes - on display through Sun, Apr. 26, 2020, the exhibit features rare photographs from the personal collection of Mary Wilson; concert posters; tour books, fan memorabilia; and an assortment of performance gowns. Ongoing exhibit - experience touch-screen interactivity and one-of-a-kind film footage for Wyclef Jean, a 3 time Grammy Award winning artist and member of NJ trio, The Fugees. 165 Mulberry Street, Newark, grammymuseumexp.org

RADICAL WOMEN EXHIBITION AT THE NEWARK PUBLIC LIBRARY

Through Dec 31, 2020 This exhibition commemorates the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which legally granted American women the right to vote. Learn about courageous New Jersey women who decided to challenge the restrictions and fought for their rights. 5 Washington Street, Newark, npl

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