Community Forum: Segregation and Reparation in Montclair

Join The Jersey Bee, Montclair History Center, and Friends of Howe House at the Montclair Public Library for a conversation about something that shapes daily life in Essex County: segregation.

New Jersey was known as the “slave state of the North” for its role in maintaining the institution. The Klu Klux Klan marched through nearby streets before the federal government began redlining Black communities in the 1930s – deeming them investment risks. But nearly forty years after the passage of the Civil Rights and Fair Housing acts, Essex County is still one of the most segregated areas in the United States.

Join us to learn about segregation in New Jersey and the movements working toward reparation.

You’ll learn how systemic discrimination impacts housing, healthcare, education, and other basic needs and connect with your neighbors to share your experiences and guide The Jersey Bee’s reporting.

Light refreshments will be provided.