"Journey To Freedom”: African-American Life in New Jersey (1638-1932), is a multi-media resource that serves as an educational aid for students, teachers, community organizations, corporations, community development outreach organizations, historical and cultural facilitators, colleges and churches. With clear and dramatic description, this educational aid delivers relevant and poignant commentary on the joined forces behind African American freedom. It celebrated the diverse influences that characterized America’s early steps on the long winding road to civil rights and desegregation.Written by Dr. Randal Westbrook and Lawrence E. Walker this resource contains over 3,000 documents and 13,989 photographs. Also included is footage of African Americans in the Revolutionary War and Civil War from the 1500-1800’s.
Mr. Walker will discuss the research, photographs and filming that went into the making of this project.
This program is free and open to the public. Registration is suggested. Call (732) 356-0043 to sign up or click here to register online.