Exhibit At Rialto Chronicles African American History In Westfield

The exhibit at the Center for Creativity at the Rialto will include jazz performances, documentaries, discussions and more. WESTFIELD, NJ — In hono...

February 3, 2023
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The exhibit at the Center for Creativity at the Rialto will include jazz performances, documentaries, discussions and more. WESTFIELD, NJ — In honor of Black History Month, the MLK Association of Westfield is holding an exhibit that chronicles African American history in Westfield dating back to 1720. The exhibit at the Center for Creativity at the Rialto is open to the public throughout Black History Month and will feature a series of events, including talks and a jazz performance. A timeline of events takes visitors on a historical journey from slavery and colonial times through the present day, including an exhibit on the excellence of Black athletes in Westfield and a specially commissioned quilt highlighting the history.

Remy Samuels