Yesterday I was blessed to visit and tour The T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center located in Red Bank, New Jersey. As indicated on their brochure, they are committed to preserving and furthering the legacy of T. Thomas Fortune who was an advocate for social justice, and used his journalistic pulpit to promote economic opportunity and advancement for the African American community. Do yourself a favor and make this historical landmark one of your must see...
Read moreI haven't been inside the T Thomas Fortune Cultural Center YET, as it was closed when we drove by, but next trip to Red Bank, I will! I've been going to Red Bank regularly for almost 20 years, but it wasn't until I began watching The Gilded Age on HBO that I researched Mr Fortune and became more knowledgeable about him. What an accomplished man in his day!
Expect more tourists interested in Mr Fortune. I've been spreading the word to The...
Read moreLearned so much while visiting. Happened to be the only visitor when I arrived, so received a great tour by a very nice lady - of the home and history about Mr. Fortune, his family and the history of the home. Very impressed! Curation by local artists were also very impressive. Will visit again for...
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