Black History NJ: James Dickson Carr
James Dickson Carr was born in Baltimore, Maryland on September 28, 1869. His father, William, was a Presbyterian minister. Though he was born in Maryland, Carr and his family made a couple major...
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The first African American woman to earn a Ph.D. in history in the United States, Marion Thompson Wright, was born on Sept. 13, 1905 in East Orange, New Jersey. Wright, who also was the first African...
View ArticleBlack History NJ: Eric LeGrand
In 2010, Rutgers defensive tackle Eric LeGrand suffered a spinal cord injury. Since then, he has become an inspiration to Americans with disabilities. The post Black History NJ: Eric LeGrand appeared...
View ArticleBlack History NJ: Sarah Vaughan
Prolific jazz singer Sarah Vaughan was born in Newark on March 27, 1924. A proud NJ native, she left behind an amazing jazz, bebop, and pop legacy. The post Black History NJ: Sarah Vaughan appeared...
View ArticleBlack History NJ: Michael B. Jordan
Before he was Killmonger or Apollo Creed’s son, Michael B. Jordan was a New Jersey kid growing up in the Brick City, Newark. The post Black History NJ: Michael B. Jordan appeared first on Best of NJ.
View ArticleBlack History NJ: Bill Bellamy
Comedian William “Bill” Bellamy was born in Newark on April 7, 1965. As a young student, Bellamy attended South Orange’s Seton Hall Preparatory School (now in West Orange). After graduating from high...
View ArticleBlack History NJ: The Underground Railroad
Most people know about The Underground Railroad, but did you know that New Jersey played a key role in aiding many escaped slaves find freedom? The post Black History NJ: The Underground Railroad...
View ArticleBlack History NJ: Dulé Hill
Broadway and Feature Film Actor Karim Dulé Hill was born in East Brunswick, Middlesex County. He is known for his roles in Psyche and She's All That. The post Black History NJ: Dulé Hill appeared first...
View ArticleBlack History NJ: Anna Russell Jones
Anna Russell Jones is best known for her textile designs, as well as her work in graphic design, carpet design, and medical illustration. The post Black History NJ: Anna Russell Jones appeared first on...
View ArticleBlack History NJ: Dizzy Gillespie
Musician John Birks – aka Dizzy Gillespie -- is credited as the man who invented the bebop genre of music. He spent his later years living in New Jersey. The post Black History NJ: Dizzy Gillespie...
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