James Brown African American Room @NewarkLibrary

The James Brown African American Room celebrates African-American life, history and culture through programming, resources and collaborative partnerships.

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Rest in power to one of the greatest saxophone players ever, Sonny Rollins.
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Happy Birthday to Malcolm X.

A man whose unwavering commitment to truth and the fight against injustice continues to inspire generations. His voice, courage, and legacy still resonate today.

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A steadfast advocate for justice, equality, and the dignity of all people. Rest in peace to civil rights icon Reverend Jesse Jackson.

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[Wayne Chen @wcchen]

David Pottinger (13 Sep 1911 - 13 Feb 2007), #Jamaican painter, born 114 years ago today, in #Kingston. Student of Edna Manley; a central figure in the early defining years of #Jamaica’s nationalist movement; for sixty years, “the prime painter of views of downtown Kingston.” - Veerle Poupeye #Caribbean
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[The Root @TheRoot]

Top Black ’90s Movie Trainwrecks That We Watched Anyway https://t.co/5SIrODVSqx

[Melodies & Masterpieces @SVG__Collection]

“Jazz washes away the dust of everyday life.”

— Art Blakey

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Black Authors and Illustrators Confront Publishing Bias Amid Growing Literacy Disparity https://t.co/g7tcHTTC7k

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See "Castling", written by Anthony T. Goss - August 15 through September 7 in Stony Point, New York! https://t.co/BeKuMOCT1R

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Rest in peace to the legendary jazz vocalist and Newark Arts High alum, Andy Bey. Such a great voice and definitely worth your time to dig into his catalog if you’re not familiar.

Photo courtesy of William May and his collection which can be found at https://t.co/tDWxELy9mG

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Join us Saturday 4/19 for a film screening! More info: https://t.co/PyOdkzUmXh

[Kehinde 🇳🇬 @kalonge93]

Roy Ayers told us:

“You ain’t got time to be tired
‘Cause the war has just begun….
You say What War?
The war for freedom
For freedom and equality” 🖤✊🏾

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Rest in peace to one of the greatest singer/songwriters. A true gift to us all. Thank you.

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Come check @JBAAR_NPL ‘s BHM exhibit: “And the Beat goes on: Drums as Rhythm, Resistance, and Resilience” at Newark Public Library

Co-curated by @regfromjerz and me ✊🏾🥁

The legend, Bernard Pretty Purdie spoke at the opening this past Sat.

more otw 👇🏾
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Join us this Saturday as we welcome the legendary Bernard "Pretty" Purdie for the opening of our Black History Month Celebration: And The Beat Goes On: Drums as Rhythm, Resistance, Resilience!

1pm Reception
2pm-4pm Program

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South Carolina will honor Black hero Robert Smalls with a statue.
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