Newark, NJ

Institute of Jazz Studies
DESCRIPTION: founded in 1952 by Marshall Stearns, today it is one of the world’s best centers of jazz archives and research;  Mr Stearn’s collection moved to this permanent home in 1966; the astounding collection consists of 100,000+ sound recordings, 5,000 books, 30,000 photos, 7,000 pieces of sheet music and research files on oral histories related to Jazz; the new facility on the 4th floor of John C. Dana Library is state-of-the-art

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 9a-4:30p

ADDRESS: 185 University Ave at Rutgers University-Newark  MAP

TRANSIT: near Newark Light Rail Washington Station

PHONE: 973-353-5595



WEBSITE: http://newarkwww.rutgers.edu/IJS

Aljira
DESCRIPTION: Multi-cultural contemporary art center known for its rotating exhibits and events; if you catch them at the right time you can see wonderful works of art by emerging African American artists from New Jersey

DAYS & HOURS: Wed-Fri 12a-6p, Sat 12a-4p and by appt

ADDRESS: 2 Washington Place  MAP

TRANSIT: near Newark Light Rail Grove Street Station

PHONE: 973-643-6877



WEBSITE: http://www.aljira.org

James Brown African American Room
DESCRIPTION: This large room on the first floor of the library collects and interprets more than 10,000 artworks, magazines, books and programs about African American history and culture

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri

ADDRESS: 5 Washington Street in Newark Public Library  MAP

TRANSIT: near Newark Light Rail Grove Street Station

PHONE: 973-733-7735

WEBSITE: http://www.npl.org/pages/Collections/afroam.html

Krueger-Scott Mansion
DESCRIPTION: A restored mansion serves as home for a number of cultural groups in the region

DAYS & HOURS: varies depending on events

ADDRESS: 601 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd  MAP

TRANSIT: none

PHONE: 973-733-3748

WEBSITE: none

African Globe Studios
DESCRIPTION: 
Live theater featuring music, dance and poetry at their downtown arts center; art groups located her include House of Poetry, African Globe Theatreworks, Renaissance Records, and Sankofa Dance Theatre

DAYS & HOURS: CLOSED

ADDRESS: 1028 Broad Street  MAP

TRANSIT: near Newark Penn Station for NJ Transit trains

PHONE: 973-624-1584

WEBSITE: http://www.africanglobe.com

Jersey City, NJ

Afro-American Historical Society Museum
DESCRIPTION: Notable African American quilts collection on display, including some from historic churches in the mid 1800s; another distinctive exhibit is that of the Pullman Porters of the early 20th century railroad; located in the Greenville Branch of Jersey City Public city

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 10a-5p

ADDRESS: 1841 Kennedy Blvd  MAP

TRANSIT: near Richard Station Light Rail Station

PHONE: 201-547-5262

WEBSITE: link

Jackie Robinson Statue
DESCRIPTION: A notable bronze statue commemorating Jackie Robinson’s nation changing accomplishment to integrate Major League baseball

ADDRESS: Journal Square Transportation Center on Kennedy Blvd  MAP

TRANSIT: at the hub of most PATH trains

Tenafly, NJ

African Art Museum of the Society of African Missions
DESCRIPTION: If you enjoy art mixed with history, this is a gold mine; see ornate African masks, crafts, beadwork; often a venue for lectures concerning Africa

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 9a-5p

ADDRESS: 23 Bliss Avenue  MAP

TRANSIT: none

PHONE: 201-894-8611

WEBSITE: http://www.smafathers.org

Teaneck, NJ

Puffin Cultural Forum
DESCRIPTION: A multicultural venue for musical performances, art and film in Bergen County; Of special note are the Black History Month programs

DAYS & HOURS: event dates vary

ADDRESS: 20 East Oakdene Ave  MAP

TRANSIT: none

PHONE: 201-836-8923

WEBSITE: http://www.puffinfoundation.org