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T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center
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Women Pioneers of
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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/​​
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Mark Your Calendar: Upcoming Events
Women's History Month "Wednesdays in Mississippi"
March 15 at 3-5 pm
Join us for an engaging film and get a glimpse of those Northern Black and White women, whose covert mission was a weekly trip to Mississippi to meet up with their White and Black Southern counterparts to help change the laws of this nation. How are Black and White women forming coalitions today to thwart over zealous political power? The past presidential election Black women (92%) voted for VP Kamala Harris, while over 50% of their white coonterpart voted for Trump. This is worth while discussion. RSVP jazmin@tthomasfortunefoundation.org
Women's History Month
Author Talk
March 22, 3-5 pm
Come out and meet the author Karen Outen, whose book "Dixon Descending," is receiving rave reviews. After the talk there will be a discussion followed by a book signing. This is our next book club read. If you're interested in joining our book club please contact gilda.rogers@tthomasfortunefoundation.org To reserve your seat please contact jazmin@tthomasfortunefoundation.org
The Free State of Jones
Film Screening
February 22 at 3 pm,
was made for this moment. It brings the past into the present. This riviting true story brings together an enslaved runaway hiding out in a Mississippi swamp and a Confederate Army deserter, who form a brotherly bond leading up to 1868 and1870 passing of the 14th and 15th Amendments, giving formerly enslaved people citizenship and Black men the right to vote. Register with jazmin@tthomasfortunefoundation.org to reserve your seat
WATTSTAX
Film Screening
February 28, at 3 pm.
Honoring the legacy of
Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, who captivated and inspired Black youth across the nation with the rallying call: "I Am Somebody," at WATTSTAX, an outdoor music concert with a purpose. Rev. Jesse Jackson was on the front lines of the Civil Rights Movement and founded the Rainbow Coalition that paved the way for the first Black President, Barack Obama. He spoke to youth through rhythm and rhyme, poetically signaling the coming of Hip-Hop. Join us as we honor and celebrate the life of Rev. Jesse Jackson. Discussion to follow. Please register with