Current Press Release

JACKSON – The Jackson Branch of the Ocean County Library will host two screenings of the documentary “By River, By Rail: History of the Black Migration” at 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21. 

The film documents the early 20th century move by African-Americans to the northern United States in hope for a better life. Poet Maya Angelou, NAACP President Kweisi Mfume, and others recount the story of separated families, hardships, prejudice, and struggle for acceptance in the north. 

The branch is located at 2 Jackson Drive. 

The film is 22 minutes and is also available on the Access Video on Demand database. 

Registration is not required for this free event.  
 

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