South Jersey Black Heritage Museum

05/02/2024

, out June 19 on , celebrates the momentous impact three Black women at had on the evolution of the Barbie brand as we know it, and how the first Black Barbie came to be. This is such an amazing project, and as a doll lover I am so happy to be a part.

09/22/2023

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FESTIVAL CANCELLATION

Unfortunately... has been CANCELLED for this Sat Sept 23!

08/07/2023

This is Lewis Latimer, inventor.
To learn more about him and his work, check out Lewis Latimer House Museum

06/19/2023

Happy Juneteenth! This is footage from our celebration with the Southern Burlington County NAACP back in 2018 (before it became a nationally recognized holiday).
“Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Deriving its name from combining June and nineteenth, it is celebrated on the anniversary of the order by Major General Gordon Granger proclaiming freedom for enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865.”

07/31/2022

We are sad to report that icon Nichelle Nichols has passed away, according to an announcement made by her son Kyle Johnson on her official page. Our condolences to her family and friends and all who were touched by her light.

04/07/2022

Congratulations Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson!!! The FIRST Black Woman ever confirmed to the Supreme Court of the United States!

The vision for our museum was started in 1990 when our founder, Joseph Jackson wrote a letter to Justice Thurgood Marshall. Thirty two years later, we witness this history!

02/01/2022

Happy Black History Month! Visit this local gem in Cape May, New Jersey.

Join us LIVE this morning Tuesday, Feb 1 on GOOD DAY PHILADELPHIA FOX 29 with Bill Anderson FOX 29 as we celebrate the beginning of and Harriet Tubman's 200th bicentennial, and honor our founding inspirational leaders, Mrs. Emily Dempsey and Mrs. Carolyn Davis!

8:15am -- tune in! The Museum dedicates its 2022 year of museum service to Mrs. Dempsey and Mrs. Davis for their long-standing commitment to education about the contributions of the African American community in South Jersey, as well as their leadership in donating and interpreting many of the Museum's exhibits. See you live on TV!

04/01/2021

I am excited to announce the next comic strip in the Beware of series: Beware of Senior!

New comic strips arriving April 1!

05/04/2020

We would also like to take a moment to thank ALL essential workers for their efforts during this COVID 19 crisis. Two organizations hold a special place in our hearts. The staff at Davita (Main Street in Lumberton) and PRN Medical Transport (Hainesport NJ). They gave exceptional service to our father/Founder Joseph Jackson, through rain/shine, weekends, holidays... and we just wanted to shout out their dedication and service in the midst of this crisis.

05/04/2020

A posthumous and long overdue Congratulations to Ida B. Wells-Barnett. Wells' work was recognized this afternoon by the Pulitzer Prize committee.
"Ida B. Wells was an African American journalist, abolitionist and feminist who led an anti-lynching crusade in the United States in the 1890s. She went on to found and become integral in groups striving for African American justice."

02/24/2020