On Saturday, April 23, from 5-6:30pm we are hosting a launch event at the Newark LGBTQ Center!
This special event will feature a multimedia presentation of the Queer Newark Oral History Project’s work, including archival images, sound clips from interviews, and the public debut of the new website.
Speakers will include scholars from Rutgers University-Newark, local activists and interviewees.
A reception, with refreshments from Newark vendors and music by DJ Just Love, will follow the presentation.
Space is limited-please register for the launch event: https://queernewarklaunch.eventbrite.com
EVENT SCHEDULE:
Program, 5:00-6:00pm
Welcoming Remarks
QNOHP Founding – Darnell Moore, co-founder
Current Work and Website Launch
Statement on community partnership and collaboration – Rev. Janyce Jackson-Jones
Reflections from QNOHP contributors/interviewees – James Credle, June Dowell-Burton, Rodney Gilbert, and Peter Savastano
Closing Remarks
Reception with DJ Just Love, 6:00-6:30pm
*Newark LGBTQ Community Center’s 3rd Annual Dance-A-Thon Fundraiser, 7:00-9:00pm.
Registration required. Space is limited. Click HERE to RSVP for the Dance-A-Thon!
And you can also click HERE to sponsor one of the dancers and help raise money for the LGBTQ Community Center!
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