Asbury Park African-American Music Project
Location: Asbury Park
Website: https://www.asburyamp.org/
Grant Round: Spring 2023
Award: Action / $10,000
Purpose: To support the continued documentation of the history and stories of Asbury Park’s Springwood Avenue, known as “Little Harlem,” once a vibrant center for music venues and businesses.
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