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MURALS ACROSS THE NATION
The Black Women’s Mural reflects the time, place, people, and history it represents. Additionally, it is not singular in its beauty or commemoration of Women’s Suffrage. Around the time that planning for the Black Women’s Mural took place, other communities around the country were inspired by the centennial anniversary of the Nineteenth Amendment and commissioned similar murals.
Uncover and learn more about some murals nationwide commemorating black women's suffrage by clicking and dragging:
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Beyond the Wall:
Developing Digital Content Illuminating The Black Women's Mural
team, Partners, and Funders
Special Thanks to our Community Partners and Ambassadors
Charles Cobb, Councilman of Englewood
Hali Cooper, Represented in Mural
Lilian Corcoran, Executive Director, Women’s Rights Information Center
Englewood Public Library
Samuel Lee, CEO, Encounters In Black Tradition
Kia Thornton Miller, Represented in Mural
Toni Miller, Represented in Mural
Women’s Rights Information Center
project team
daria jasmine cannon
Content Creator
Jasmine is a scholar, curator, and writer. Her interests include late nineteenth and early twentieth century African American history, black feminist labor histories, and black women found in the midst of riots, political, and social discord. She received a M.A. in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies from Rutgers University-New Brunswick and an M.A. in American Studies with a concentration in Museum Studies from the George Washington University, where she was also recognized at the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences’ Distinguished Master’s Scholar. In addition, Cannon operates two online businesses -- Kindred Bookshop, a bookshop dedicated to amplifying authors and stories of diverse experiences, and the platform, Brown Girls Love STEM, a resource to encourage girls and women of color to pursue STEM degrees.
lilith haig
Web Design and Development
Lilith's work blends loves of design, motion, and mixed-media arts, excelling in crafting captivating web designs, impactful branding solutions, and dynamic motion graphics.
Lilith was born and raised in the Hudson Valley, where she still loves to hike the Catskill Mountains she spent her childhood exploring. She received a B.A. in Studio Fine Arts & Art History from Union College, earning the William B. Jaffe Award for excellence in the arts.
Notable projects include spearheading the brand makeover for Creative Placemaking Communities, orchestrating webpage motion tests for Verizon's myPlan launch, and co-creating the thought-provoking exhibition, "The Weight of This," at the Mandeville Gallery in Schenectady, New York.
Raphael sebastian
Audio Engineer
Raphael is a computer engineer by day and audio master by night. He received a B.S. in Computer Engineering from Union College, where he was Station Manager of WRUC 89.7 FM, the first station in the nation.
Raphael's musical efforts operate under the moniker Swagatron111. These efforts range from discography exploring their own inner workings to mixing and mastering projects like Schoolwide Assembly's ‘For sisters to decipher’ and Kelsey Lue's ‘Flowers Now’. Swagatron111 also recorded and edited the first season of the Lurker's podcast. Raphael currently has a small recording studio based out of his home in Weehawken, NJ.
Ryan huban
Sign and Postcard Design
Ryan Huban is a freelance creative consultant with over 18 years of experience in advertising, specializing in art direction, brand development, and integrated campaigns. He creates visually compelling solutions that elevate brand experiences and engage audiences. Ryan has led successful marketing initiatives across industries such as fine jewelry, financial services, health and beauty, entertainment, and nonprofits. His work with clients like Sony, KPMG, Johnson & Johnson, and BMW earned him recognition in the NJBiz "40 Under 40" and as one of NJ Ad Club's "Jersey's Best Marketing Professionals Under 40."
Samuel lee
Photographer
Legacy Artist, Samuel Lee’s romance with production began in the 1979. As founder of non profit Encounters In Black Traditions with a mission to digitize the legacy, history and contribution of African Americans, it was a natural fit to be contributor to the Beyond the Wall Project that reflected contributions of Black Women.
“Sam Lee is a storyteller and a chronicler of history past and present…His videos and photographs capture who we are and who we aspire to be as individuals, and communities. He is a ‘wisdom keeper,’ and he teaches us how to become one, too.” -Lynne Algrant
nnjcf project management
Danielle De Laurentis & Maureen Vanacore
funders
This program was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.
Funding has been made possible in part through grant funds administered by the Bergen County Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs, Department of Parks, through a General Operating Support grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of State.
Age-Friendly Englewood
Woman’s Club of Englewood
National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. (Teaneck-Englewood & Vicinity Club)
The story for women’s suffrage didn’t end with the passage of the Nineteenth amendment. It continues to be written through today. Though the Black Women’s Mural commemorates a historic gain for many, this win did not happen in isolation. Your vote continues to shape the longer history of American democracy and is a right not to be taken for granted.
