“Voices and Votes: Democracy in America” Exhibit at Union College

Union College 1033 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, NJ, United States

"Voices and Votes: Democracy in America," a traveling exhibit based on a major exhibition currently on display at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, will be on display at Union College in Cranford from October 10 to November 18.

“Student Voices at Union College” Display

Union College 1033 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, NJ, United States

"Student Voices at Union College" is a digital display, created by students, that focuses on the conversation around the Vietnam War, race relations, and women’s issues in the 1960-70s at the college. Using student newspapers from the Union College Archives, the project imagines the opinions expressed in various articles and editorials as Twitter threads.

In the Weeds Program: Evaluating Digital Engagement

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Join Dr. Lillian Wilson of Wayne State University and Dr. Cecily Hill of the National Endowment for the Humanities for an insightful look at finding effective ways to measure the impact of digital projects.

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“Systems Thinking: A Model for Civic Collaboration”

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How can community-driven journalism produce a more informed and engaged society? Join the New Jersey Council for the Humanities and Journalism + Design at The New School for a virtual […]

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“Voices and Votes: Democracy in America” Exhibit at Middlesex College

Middlesex College 2600 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison, NJ, United States

"Voices and Votes: Democracy in America," a traveling exhibit based on a major exhibition currently on display at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, will be on display at Middlesex College from December 1, 2022 to January 6, 2023 at the Studio Theatre Gallery.

Token on the Freedman’s Coat: The Story Behind Thomas Mundy Peterson’s 1884 Voting Medal 

Middlesex College 2600 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison, NJ, United States

Thomas Mundy Peterson is celebrated as the first African American to vote under the Fifteenth Amendment. This presentation by Gordon Bond, independent historian and publisher of NJ history website Garden State Legacy, will introduce attendees to Peterson’s life, as detailed in Bond’s latest book.

A Vote, A Voice: Women’s Suffrage and the Fight for Representation

Middlesex College 2600 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison, NJ, United States

Join Dr. Lucia McMahon, Professor and Department Chair of History at William Paterson University, for an exploration of the multi-faceted mosaic of the women’s suffrage movement and the long history of women's activism over the course of the 19th century.

In the Weeds: Expertise in Humanities Programs

Piscataway Public Library – Kennedy Branch 500 Hoes Ln, Piscataway, NJ, United States

Expertise comes in many forms, from deep learning to the value of lived experience. This roundtable of NJCH grantees and program partners will take a deep dive into how their projects balance different types of expertise to create dynamic and meaningful programs.

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ETV Empowerment Expo

Westminster Arts Center at Bloomfield College 449 Franklin St, Bloomfield, NJ, United States

NJCH is a proud sponsor of Empower the Village's ETV Empowerment Expo on February 11, 2023. Part of ETV's celebration of Black History Month, the Expo will feature a Black-Owned Business Marketplace, an entrepreneurship-focused expert panel, lectures reflecting on the legacies of the civil rights movement, and the inaugural Village Ventures™ business pitch competition.