Reclaiming Space: Noelle Lorraine Williams and the Creation of the Frederick Douglass Athletic Field

Summary: On the corner of University and Warren Streets lies Rutgers University's Alumni Field. On Wednesday, April 17, that field will be renamed Frederick Douglas Athletic Field, in honor of the historic abolitionist and activist who gave several speeches in that space. Noelle Lorraine Williams will discuss the inception of the space, how this connects with Newark's black activist past, and the meaning of memorials in Newark.