The Black History Month Culture Crawl

Schedule

Sat Feb 28 2026 at 12:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

495 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd | Newark, NJ

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A free citywide walking experience honoring Newark’s Black history, culture, arts, and legacy. Join us for a kickoff reception and a guided
About this Event

Join us for the Black History Month Culture Crawl — a FREE, citywide walking experience celebrating Newark’s Black history, culture, arts, and community legacy.


📍 Meetup Location: The Justice Building
495 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Newark, NJ


👟 What to Bring

This is a walking experience, so please be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.

🌍 What to Expect:

  • Guided cultural walking crawl through historic Newark sites
  • Storytelling, reflection, and artistic moments
  • A powerful closing celebration at Newark Symphony Hall

🎟 FREE EVENT — Registration Required. Space is limited.

Walk the history. Feel the culture. Celebrate Newark — together.


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Where is it happening?

495 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Essex County Justice Building, Newark, United States

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