There’s Always Something To Do In Newark!
And summer 2026 is no exception! The city will be buzzing with iconic festivals like North2Shore and AfroBeats, along with a rich
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Sumner’s Courage Against Slavery’s Violence
Charles Sumner became one of the most outspoken defenders of civil rights and abolition in the United States during the
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Bilal’s Journey Through Soulful Innovation
Bilal is widely recognized for his distinctive blend of soul, jazz, funk, and R&B music. Emerging during the rise of
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Freedpeople Created Memorial Day
In the years immediately following the American Civil War, newly freed Black Americans played a major role in shaping the
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Honor Remembered Through Military Service
From the earliest days of the United States, African Americans have played an essential role in defending the nation through
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Allies, Rivals, Enemies, Uneasy Neighbors
During World War II, the relationship between the United States and Iran was surprisingly cooperative. Iran, then ruled by Mohammad
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America’s Conscience At Stanford
In 1967, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered one of the most powerful speeches of his career at Stanford University. The
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Voices Challenging America’s Silent Structures
Backtalker is a deeply personal and political memoir by Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw that explores the origins of her groundbreaking ideas about race, gender,
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Poetry At The Cosmic Edge
The article profiles theoretical cosmologist Chanda Prescod-Weinstein as she launches her second popular science book, “The Edge of Space-Time: Particles,
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ArtsWestchester Juneteenth Coalition
The countywide Juneteenth Coalition will launch its month-long freedom celebrations on May 28 at ArtsWestchester. The multi-day event will assemble culture,
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