In 1852 Harriet Beecher Stowe published “Uncle Tom’s Cabin, or Life Among the Lowly” which helped move the conscience of the country to imperative cause of Abolitionism. Her story energized […]
Franklin Delano Roosevelt: “An Arsenal for Democracy”
The date is December 29, 1940. Franklin Delano Roosevelt has just been re-elected to an unprecedented third term in office. But the world is in a crisis. Nazi Germany has […]
How the Gullah Retain their Roots
How have the Gullah/Geechee, a population of African Americans in South Carolina and Georgia, held tight to their African cultural roots beyond other African Americans in the US? This distinction […]
The Caribbean – More than the Beach
When you think of the Caribbean, do white sand beaches and seaside resorts come to mind? Perhaps. However, have you considered the vibrant literary, musical, and artistic traditions that are […]
Yes, Millennials Do Work
How do millennials see the world? How they work and where they work – brands are important – are influenced by their life priorities. Work is not strictly for income, […]
The Missing Stories
In 1883, Anandibai Joshee, a young woman from a small city in western India arrived in Roselle, New Jersey. She had traveled thousands of miles, overcoming incredible physical and emotional […]
Disabilities Then, Disabilities Now
What was it like to be disabled before the era of curb cuts and accessible restrooms? Why should we care? Through an exploration of original artifacts from the scholar’s collection, […]
The Fiddle in America: A History and Demonstration
How often do you get to hear music and then have a high-energy conversation about its role in historical traditions, its cultural influence, and its style and technique? Until the […]
How New Jersey Photographers Captured Life Through Portraiture
In the 19 th century, the world was introduced to the daguerreotype, ambrotype, the tintype, and other photography advancements. Photography exploded and transformed Americans’ daily lives. Portraits became commonplace and […]
Living & Laughing by the The Chopsticks-Fork Principle
From a place of delight and good humor, the Chopsticks-Fork Principle encourages people to realize and understand (and laugh about) how we are all at least bi-cultural in a way […]