Systemic racism goes beyond laws and regulations. Its insidious reach impacts every aspect of life.

SYSTEMIC RACISM'S REACH

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Selected Hours: January 13, 2024 – March 26, 2024

Prior to the 1960s civil rights era, Black people were limited to recreation on certain beaches based on the color of their skin. Beaches had been racially segregated at resorts like Cape May and Atlantic City for decades through the 1950s, with boundaries that sometimes moved from season to season, but which were clear, even when they weren’t publicly advertised. See Grant Street Beach in Cape May through historic photos from West Cape May families and original artwork by Cape May County artist Chanelle René, and Chicken Bone Beach in Atlantic City through historic photos from the Chicken Bone Beach Historical Foundation, and learn how people of color enjoyed their time at these beaches, despite the harsh racial divide. Free admission.

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This Annual Conference will focus on museum education related to enslavement in the North. The program will bring together experts in the field to share their insights and experiences on how museums can effectively educate the public about the history of enslavement. Click here to learn more and to register.

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