BLACK HISTORY MONTH IN MONMOUTH COUNTY

Black History Month in Monmouth County for February 2013 is bursting with
information, fun, learning and so much more

Although Black History Month is officially designated for the month of February
Monmouth County is starting things off in January with a few events
To honor the memory of MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR

It all begins on Wednesday, January 16 when Congregation Torat El in Oakhurst
will CELEBRATE THE LIFE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR from 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Please RSVP: 732-531-4410
More than 60 area congregations of all faiths and denominations have
been invited to attend Followed by a sumptuous dessert reception.

On Friday, January 18, beginning at 8:15 PM, Temple Shalom of Aberdeen and
New Light Baptist Church of Cliffwood Beach join together for
MARTIN LUTHER KING SERVICES. Further info, 732-566-2621

The Community YMCA and The YMCA of Western Monmouth County presents
Brian K. Roper who will be the Keynote Speaker at the 24th Annual DR. KING MEMORIAL BREAKFAST
at Branches Catering, West Long Branch on Monday, January 21 at 8am
For tickets and more information, 732-671-5505, x20

Later that evening join in with the MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR DISCUSSION
from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM at the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, Lincroft
Two ministers, Reverends Gil Caldwell and John Licitra, will discuss the experience
and meaning of the historic 1965 Selma march.
Sponsored by the Monmouth Center for World Religions and Ethical Thought (MCWRET)
and the Social Action Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County.
Call 732-747-0707 for further info

This year’s focus of the MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY’S PROVOST FILM SERIES
is on “African Journeys: Haunting Legacies, Fragile Futures”
The series is organized by the Provost’s Office and the Office for Global Initiatives
with a different film for each month
The first film of 2013, Raoul Peck’s “Lumumba” on Monday, January 28
For further information, please contact: 732-571-4474

Join the CENTER FOR HOLOCAUST HUMAN RIGHTS & GENOCIDE EDUCATION
(Chhange) in THE BIG READ, an initiative to inspire citizens, young and older, to read
and discuss a single book and participate in a myriad of activities throughout Monmouth County.
Chhange has selected A Lesson Before Dying as The Big Read for Monmouth County
For further information see, CHHANGE, www.chhange.org

DON’T MISS THE KICK-OFF OF THE NATIONAL AFRICAN AMERICAN READ-IN TRAIN OF LEARNING
on Monday, February 4 from 9:00 AM -2:00 PM at Monmouth University, West Long Branch
RSVP: WSCA: 732-774-7900 Registration Required
Presented by West Side Christian Academy (WSCA) Call if you would like to participate
Students, teachers, parents, elected officials, and friends will join the
National African American Read-In and read literature written by African-American authors.
For further info on how to host your own Read-In call or write
Linda Walters, lwalters@ncte.org, 1- 800-369-6283, x 3632

Eatontown Resident, Lorraine Stone will be appearing in AMAZING GRACE,
A One Act Play on Stage at Brookdale College, Performing Arts Center
Directed by Darrell Willis Please call: 732-224-2411 for info and tickets
Further info, WisdomKeeper, http://wisdomkeeper.webs.com/

Two River Theater will be presenting August Wilson’s TWO TRAINS RUNNING
From February 2, 2013 – February 24, 2013
Tony Award-winning director Ruben Santiago-Hudson returns to
the theater with a new production of Wilson’s Two Trains Running, part
of his 10-play cycle about the African-American experience in
each decade of the 20th century.
Further info, Two River Theater, www.trtc.org, 732-345-1400

Head over to Neptune High School on Saturday, February 23 from 12pm – 3pm,
Neptune’s Black History Month Program “FROM THE PAST TO THE FUTURE”
Call 732-685-7854 for further info

Cap it all off by attending the MONMOUTH CIVIC CHORUS CONCERT on Saturday, March 16
from 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM at Count Basie Theatre with I HAVE A DREAM
Honoring the 50th anniversary of Dr. King’s iconic speech and the
150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation through music, readings, and reflections
Call: 732 933-9333 for further info and tickets

For information on these Black History Month Events and other events
check out, BizEturtle:Events in Monmouth, www.bizeturtle.com,
For further information contact, Lynn Humphrey, lynn@bizeturtle.com 732-759-0485