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T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center

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Meet These Trailblazers

Women Pioneers of

The Black Press

Friends of Fortune

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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/

Thomas Fortune

Historic Landmark

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.

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Mark Your Calendar: Upcoming Events

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We're kicking off Black History Month with The Art of Conversation on Tuesday, February 3, with an invitation to the community to join us at
6 pm for a FUN card game,"Your Black Card Revoked." This game is a great conversation starter and an insightful way to learn and explore Black culture. All are invited.
Register with jazmin@tthomasfortunefoundation.org Free event. Donations accepted

"On A Sunday Afternoon," Author Talk with Rick Geffken on February 15, at
2 pm. New Jersey's Revolutionary Rivalry, is his new book and
salute to the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolutionary War and rivalry between the Black British Loyalist, Colonel Tye and Captain Huddy. A portion of the book proceeds to benefit the Cultural Center. Please register with jazmin@tthomasfortunefoundation.org

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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

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Be a part of this Community Book Club - we're reading "A Doll's House," the original play by Henrik Ibsen. Click on the image above for all the details. We're reading in preparation for the World Premiere of "A Doll's House," reimagined and adapted through a Black cultural prism. Join us as we explore these works for its universality and distinctive cultural identity. Contact gilda.rogers@tthomasfortunefoundation.org to receive a copy of the original play.

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