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NEW YORK (WABC) -- For many African-Americans who are descendants of slaves, their lineage is often an enigma. Now, two New Jersey women have unearthed a bit of history some never knew existed, and their investigation took them down a winding path of their own ancestry. "African-American history is American history," SSAAM Executive Director Caroline Katmann said. They say you can't really know where you're going unless you know where you have been. "We do need to know, 'where did we come from, and how did we get here,'" Co-founder of SSAAM Elaine Buck said. Questions that taunted Co-founder ...

Virtual gospel concert to help preserve Black history in Somerset County Updated Feb 14, 2021; Posted Feb 14, 2021 Baritone Keith Spencer will perform at an online "gospel brunch" on Saturday, Feb. 20, to benefit the Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum in Montgomery.Courtesy of Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum Facebook Share The Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum and the Sourland Conservancy are partnering again to present their “Gospel Brunch” fundraiser — with a twist this year, necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic. On Saturday, Feb. 20, guests will have...

The winners are recognized at a virtual ceremony earlier this year. “The biennial awards ceremony is an opportunity to thank our Historic Preservation and History Awards recipients for enhancing the county’s quality of life,” said Freeholder Brian G. Gallagher, the Cultural & Heritage Commission liaison. “Somerset County is fortunate to have so many people and organizations that understand the long-term benefits of preserving our past.” Following are the recipients: Education And Leadership The Friends advocate, educate and raise funds to support historic preservation...