​Welcome to the
T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center
Meet These Trailblazers
Women Pioneers of
The Black Press
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Friends of Fortune
click onto History in Your Backyard
support with an end of year donation
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Fortune Tellers Program
Be a part of our Youth Fortune Tellers Program - The next wave of Social Justice activists. Internships, scholarships and more. Click here to learn more. Sponsored by RWJ Barnabas/Monmouth Medical Center.
The Art of Social Justice
Professional Development For Educators
A collaboration between the T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center, Two River Theater, and Project Write Now Register now for the February 20, 2026, session https://projectwritenow.org/the-art-of-social-justice/​​
Visit Our You Tube Channel
Access archived videos including “Entwined for Survival: Monmouth County’s Native American People and The Black Enslaved Population.” Sponsored by Monmouth County Historical
Commission.
A National Historic Journalism Site
The Society of Professional Journalists
Visit the home of T. Thomas Fortune and the exhibit The Black Press: Stewards of Democracy and learn about the pioneers of the Black Press - a powerful network.
Mark Your Calendar: Upcoming Events
Did you know that Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, NJ., is only one of two National Historic Landmarks in the state that honors African American History and culture. The second one is the T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center. This is History in Your Backyard.
SAVE THE DATE
January 10, 2026 at 3 pm
"In The Words of Dr. King"
Presented by T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center
and Two River Theater
Please register with - jazmin@tthomasfortunefoundation.org
Free Admission
Book your school tour today and learn all about the network known as The Black Press: Stewards of Democracy. Freedom fighters, with T. Thomas Fortune leading the way. This National Historic Landmark was home to the Fortune Family from 1901-1911. To schedule your tour contact: Holly@tthomasfortunefoundation.org
