Dozen Events Still On Tap For Black History Month In Maplewood

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Virtual chats, kids' events, readings, exhibits, panels, and a march are still on tap for Black History Month in Maplewood.

Among upcoming events, the documentary "John Lewis: Good Trouble," will be screened this Friday at The Woodland in the Great Hall in Maplewood. The event is sponsored by Maplewood Community Services.

The documentary is "An intimate account of legendary U.S. Representative John Lewis’ life, legacy and more than 60 years of extraordinary activism, from the bold teenager on the front lines of the Civil Rights movement to the legislative powerhouse he was throughout his career."

More information about that event is here.

Later this month, on Feb. 28, Black LGBTQ+ readings will be held virtually. Register at the link on this site.

Also later this month, SoMa Justice will coordinate a walk for Trayvon Martin on Saturday, Feb. 26 at 6 p.m., the 10th anniversary of the day Martin was killed.

"Walk as a group to the where leaders will share the events of the night that he died," says the announcement. "Finally, we will celebrate his birthday and hold a vigil to remember his unjust death." Register here.

See the complete events list here.

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