The Georgia of the North/Black Women and the New Jersey Civil Rights Movement

Presented by Durand-Hedden House and the South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race

Dr. Hettie Williams, author of The Georgia of the North: Black Women and the Civil Rights Movement in New Jersey will speak about Black Women and Civil Rights. Dr. Williams will delve into the history of Black women’s activism and leadership. This will be followed by facilitated small group discussions and a reception.

Starts at the Woodland Parlor
Sunday, February 9 | 1 - 2:30PM
60 Woodland Road
Maplewood, New Jersey

Continuing with a Reception at Durand-Hedden House
Sunday, February 9 | 2:45 - 4PM
523 Ridgewood Road
Maplewood, New Jersey

Register for free at South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race or Durand-Hedden House

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