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February is Black History Month
Book discussions, lectures, an exhibit and more celebrate Black History Month.
February is Black History Month; the East Brunswick Public Library, East Brunswick Senior Center and other township organizations are teaming up to celebrate.
East Brunswick Public Library (2 Civic Center Drive) presents author Rich Geffken on Tuesday, February 22 at 7:00 pm. He will discuss his new book Stories of Slavery in New Jersey during a Zoom lecture.
Geffken analyzes why New Jersey was the last state to abolish slavery, as well as the state's complicated relationship with slavery.
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He has written several books and articles on New Jersey history. Geffken is currently heading up the New Jersey Slavery Records Index under the auspices of Monmouth University of West Long Branch, NJ.
The library also hosts a special book discussion group featuring Jacqueline Woodson's Red at the Bone on Thursday, February 10. The group meets in person at the library at 1:30 pm and on Zoom at 7:30 pm.
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The East Brunswick Senior Center ( 3 Civic Center Drive) hosts a presentation about the Lost Souls Memorial Project on Friday, February 11, at 1:00 pm. Peter Kahn, Ph.D. and Elayne Risley explain the tragic events that led to 137 people from Middlesex County losing their right to freedom.
The Lost Souls Public Memorial Project is also exhibiting at the library throughout February.
A complete listing of BlackHistory Month programs, including recordings of previous presentations, can be found online at www.ebpl.org/blackhistorymonth.
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