NJISJ Gala with Nikole Hannah Jones Livestreamed

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 And it is power that fuels change.

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As the nation celebrates electing the first Black woman to be its Vice-President, the Institute will be honoring five powerful Black women at our Gala, including Pulitzer prize-winning reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones, creator of the groundbreaking New York Times 1619 Project – released last year to commemorate the 400th year anniversary of the arrival of the first enslaved Africans to Jamestown, Virginia.

The Institute prides itself on being a truth teller. That’s why Nikole’s work resonates so deeply with us. Nikole urges us to see, really see, America – and ourselves – as we really are. It is only with that clear vision that we can turn the page and erase the lasting stain of slavery on every aspect of modern-day life in America.

 Our Gala, which will be livestreamed on the Institute’s website as well as on Facebook Live @NJISJ, will also feature inspiring music from the Vy Higginsen’s Sing Harlem Choir, remarks from Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and other special moments.

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We hope you will join us in community tomorrow night – Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 6 pm – for our virtual Gala.

 It’s free and open to all, so invite your friends!

 Watch the Gala live at njisj.org/gala2020 or on Facebook Live @NJISJ.

Onward!