History

Take a Mural Tour of Jersey City If you live in Jersey City, chances are you have a favorite neighborhood mural or two or three… New murals pop up like apartment buildings around here, but how many of the stories do you really know behind

Celebrating Black History Month  February marks Black History Month, also known as African American History Month. It is recognized internationally, where we celebrate the achievements and contributions of African Americans throughout history and today. There are plenty of opportunities to celebrate this month, from attending

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage in Jersey City Hispanic Heritage Month takes place every year in September and October to recognize and celebrate the diverse cultures and contributions of Americans of Latin and Hispanic descent. Here in Jersey City, we are lucky to be surrounded by so

WHERE TO CELEBRATE JUNETEENTH IN JERSEY CITY This Sunday marks the 157th anniversary of Juneteenth, a holiday known well to African Americans across the United States and one every American should be uplifting and out celebrating with their community this weekend. The history of Juneteenth,

The Peacocks have strutted home to a city ready to celebrate their incredible March Madness run that left the country stunned and the Jersey City community proud. The parade, held on Friday, March 1, started at the statue of Abraham Lincoln between Lincoln Park and

A Decade in Review: Ground-Breaking Women   For International Women’s Day, in celebration of 2021’s theme of “Choose to Challenge,” we are honoring not only the ground-breaking women of the past, but also the women of the present who are making a difference. Over the

22 Must Watch Movies to Celebrate Black History Month   It’s Black History Month, and while remembering the past is an integral part of this month, celebrating the present and future is just as important. It feels like everyday we are living through historical events,

14 Reasons Why We Love Jersey City We’ve all spent a lot more time close to home over the past 11 months. Maybe that’s allowed you to get to know your neighborhood better. Maybe you’ve had a chance to explore other areas of Jersey City.

2021 Inauguration Day Schedule & FAQ’s   President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will be sworn into office tomorrow, January 20th, in a ceremony that will keep with tradition while being unlike any other inauguration in U.S. history. This year’s inaugural theme “America

The Story of Jersey City & Her Indigenous Peoples   Yesterday we celebrated two holidays, separate reminders of this country’s history that reflect very different sides. For decades, many of us have grown up celebrating Christopher Columbus Day, a day in celebration of the man