​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
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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 May 8, 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
Living Legend
Melba Moore
Book Signing
May 9,
VIP Meet & Greet Fundraiser
at 3 PM
Tickets $50. Click image to purchase your ticket TODAY!(light refreshments and book included).
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4:30 PM Melba in Conversation with Gilda Rogers, about her life and new book,
"This Is It," by Melba Moore with Kevin E. Taylor, is a free public event, with the Tony-Award winning actress and R&B Sensation. To be followed by a book signing. Seating is limited you MUST register click on image above.
Mother's Day is coming May 10
New Y ork Times Bestseller Visit the Fortune Cultural Exchange Gift Shop and pick-up The New York Times Bestseller, "THE LOOK" by First Lady Michelle Obama. As a coalition of women we can all agree that First Lady Michelle Obama served this nation with intelligence, dignity, style and grace. A great coffee table book that is exquisitely curated. A great gift for MOM
The Quilters of Gees Bend
Film Screening
"On A Sunday Afternoon"
May 17 from 3-5 PM
The Quilters of Gees Bend, Alabama, elevated a tradition that was handed down to them from their enslaved foremothers to being recognized as fine abstract artists in the elite, and exclusive art world, where their QUILT ART has been on exhibit at the finest museums across this nation. This is a story of survival and triumph. You do not want to miss this film. The women you meet in this film will have you crying tears of JOY! Reserve your seat with jazmin@tthomasfortunefoundation.org
Recruiting
Fortune Tellers
Docent Tour Guides
for the 2026-2027 school year. You must be a high school sophomore in good academic standing and interested in learning about Black History and The Black Press. For more information please contact gilda.rogers@tthomasfortunefoundation.org Limited spots to fill. ​
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