South Orange Village is proud to honor Black History Month alongside the entire community. This year, the national theme is "A Century of Black History Commemorations," chosen by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). This theme for Black History Month marks 100 years since historian Carter G. Woodson established Negro History Week in 1926, an effort that later became Black History Month.
South Orange is hosting a series of exciting events to celebrate Black History Month in collaboration with various community organizations. These festivities aim to educate, connect, and honor the rich history and culture of the Black community. We thank our community partners for their creativity and effort in crafting a vibrant event lineup! Additionally, we want to recognize the dedicated volunteers whose passion and commitment have helped launch this initiative.
We look forward to this celebration growing and flourishing in the coming years!
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