| Join the New Jersey Historical Commission for the 46th Annual Marion Thompson Wright Lecture Series Beyond Time: Ancient Africa, History, and the Black Imagination on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 9:30AM – 2:30PM at the Paul Robeson Campus Center at Rutgers University-Newark. The Marion Thompson Wright (MTW) Lecture Series honors the life and legacy of East Orange native and historian Dr. Marion Thompson Wright (1902-1962). Community members, scholars, and activists will reflect on Africa’s vibrant history before European contact. Hear from Dr. Esailama G. Artry-Diouf, Dr. Nnedi Okorafor, and Dr. Nwando Achebe as they explore history, narrative, and the enduring impact of African and African diasporic voices. A reception will be held immediately after the lecture series at the Newark Museum of Art, featuring the Bradford Hayes Quartet. Both events are free and open to the public. Be part of the conversation — wherever you are. Register for both in-person and virtual access today. | 
