Welcome to the
T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center
Meet These Trailblazers
Women Pioneers of
The Black Press
Friends of Fortune
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and support our education programs
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/
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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
April is Poetry Month
On a Sunday Afernoon
April 12, from 3-5 pm
Grammy-nominated
Poet Kevin Powell
brings his poetic genius to the Fortune Cultural Center. A human and civil rights activist, Powell is the author of 17 books. Powell was a senior writer for VIBE Magazine and is currently an opinion writer for Newsweek Magazine. You DO NOT want to miss this rare appearance of greatness. You MUST register with jazmin@tthomasfortunefoundation.org - FREE EVENT. Donations accepted.
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. These two Black brothers scale Mt. Everest, with a lot to lose. Where has your adventures taken you? What was your Mt. Everest? The talk will be followed by a book signing. The book is on sale at a discounted price $15 at the Fortunce Exchange Gift Shop. If you're interested in joining our book club please contact: jazmin@tthomasfortunefoundation.org
Women's History Month
We're celebrating WOMEN and Black culture this month. Visit the Cultural Center and explore the myriad of Black women who have made major contributions to America to advance it as a great nation. From Carrie Smiley Fortune, T. Thomas Fortune's wife, who was a founding member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Red Bank, to her activism as a founding member of the National Urban League. Women of the Black Press, Ida B. Wells to Ethel Payne, whose work turned the light of day on prevailing injustices against Black humanity.
Women's History Month
The NY Times Bestseller
Visit the Fortune 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 she served this nation with dignity, grace, and intelligence. A great coffee table book that's exquisitely curated. Mother's Day is coming and it makes a great gift.