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City of Dreams: The Atlantic City Experience debuted at the Stockton Atlantic City campus in the Fannie Lou Hamer room on Mon
Black History & Culture

Atlantic City Free Public Library Unveils Online African-American History Archive

The City of Dreams: The Atlantic City Experience has archived tens of thousands of photos and videos, audio files and documents that tell the story of African American life including everything from nightlife to churches, social clubs and politics.

Al Taliaferro Jr. stretches as he prepares to run his 1,000th day straight. Photo Credit: Mark Tyler
News

AC Man Marks Running 1,000 Days Straight

Al Taliaferro Jr. is a member of the South New Jersey chapter of Black Men Run, an international running club with health-conscious members in 29 states, Europe, and Japan.

The National Players Tour 73 cast takes the stage at the conclusion of August Wilson's Fences at the Stockton University Perf
Arts & Entertainment

South Jersey Cultural Alliance Hosts Pop-Up Negro League Exhibit Welcomes August Wilson’s Fences to Stockton

The National Players, which prides itself on being the nation’s longest running touring company based in Olney, MD, presented the production by arrangement with Concordtheatricals.com on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.

Grandmaster Flash Explains “What is the Quick Mix Theory” and Its Contribution to Hip-Hop
Arts & Entertainment

Grandmaster Flash Explains “What is the Quick Mix Theory” and Its Contribution to Hip-Hop

Joseph Saddler, the American Hip-Hop DJ more popularly known by his stage name Grandmaster Flash, presented an audiovisual lecture at the Wilmington Public Library on Nov. 16 before a standing-room-only crowd.

Comedian Tommy Davidson shares life lessons at Wilmington Public Library. Photo Credit: Mark Tyler
Black History & Culture

Atlantic City Focus Salutes Tommy Davidson: From in Living Color to Living in Color Comedian Talks Life, Love and Race

Tommy Davidson, best known for his work on In Living Color — the early 1990s sketch comedy series — spoke at the Wilmington Public Library to promote his new book Living in Color.

Judge Joe Brown and Michael Eric Dyson talk politics in Wilmington. Photo Credit: Mark Tyler
Black History & Culture

Judge Joe Brown and Rev. Dr. Michael Eric Dyson Talk Politics before Mid-Term Elections

Education, voter suppression and the Black Lives Matter movement were just a few of the topics they addressed.

Atlantic City High School teacher  Louise Gorham-Neblett moderates NAACP panel discussion. Photo Credit: Raymond Tyler
News

NAACP Panel Discussion Highlights More Than Just Talk

Stockton University’s Center For Community Engagement & Service Learning sponsored NAACP Panel Discussion on Monday Oct. 10, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

City Hall houses the main offices for the City of Atlantic City. Photo Credit: Mark Tyler
News

Resort Receives Credit Rating Upgrade

Generally, the higher a municipality’s credit rating, the less it will pay in interest to borrow money for long-term investments such as road improvements and infrastructure projects. The lower the credit rating, the higher the interest to pay off bonds, which translates into fewer available funds f

Pam Grier speaks at the Wilmington Public Library. Photo Credit: Mark Tyler
Black History & Culture

Atlantic City Focus Salutes: Pam Grier

The iconic female action hero known best for 1970s films such as “Coffy,” “Foxy Brown,” and “Sheba Baby”makes humanitarianism her new heroine focus.

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