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SUMMARY:African American Cemeteries in New Jersey
DESCRIPTION:In New Jersey\, there are scores of cemeteries that were all or 
 predominately African American\, but many of these have been lost to 
 history. Grounded in legal\, social\, and historical context—from slavery 
 in colonial New Jersey and Jim Crow segregation to landmark cases such as 
 Shelley v. Kraemer and the Negro Burial Bill—Cherekana Feliciano will 
 explain why Black cemeteries emerged and what they reveal about exclusion\, 
 resistance\, and community formation. Through case studies of burial 
 grounds across the state\, including Lamington\, Lawnside\, Little Ferry\, 
 Bedminster\, and others\, the presentation will highlight connections to 
 prominent individuals\, the Underground Railroad\, and pivotal local and 
 national events. Drawing on archival research\, archaeological reports\, 
 site visits\, and community advocacy\, the program will conclude with a 
 discussion of preservation challenges and ongoing efforts\, emphasizing the 
 roles of law\, churches\, historical societies\, libraries\, and grassroots 
 efforts in safeguarding these sacred spaces for future 
 generations.\n\nCherekana Feliciano is a family and public historian who 
 has been conducting genealogy research for over fifteen years. She 
 graduated from Rutgers University with a BA in History and earned her law 
 degree from the University of Maryland. She has presented on genealogy and 
 history topics throughout the state of New Jersey. She is the former 
 president of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS) 
 – the New Jersey Chapter. At the end of 2019\, Cherekana began conducting 
 informal research on Black cemeteries in New Jersey. You can find out more 
 about these cemeteries at her website 
 https://blackcemeteriesofnewjersey.com/.
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