Article from the Advance, an African-American newspaper, covering the proposed construction of Routes 75, 78, and 280 through Newark. Highway construction in northern urban areas has historically involved the destruction of predominantly Black communities for the benefit of predominantly white suburban commuters. Route 75 was one of the most heavily-contested commuter highway proposals in Newark.
Headline from an article in the Advance, an African-American newspaper, covering the proposed construction of Routes 75, 78, and 280 through Newark. Highway construction in northern urban areas has historically involved the destruction of predominantly Black communities for the benefit of predominantly white suburban commuters. Route 75 was one of the most heavily-contested commuter highway proposals in Newark.
Article from the Newark Evening News covering the conflict over Mayor Addonizio’s appointment of James Callaghan to the post of secretary to the Board of Education. Newark’s Black communities rallied against Addonizio’s appointment, favoring the appointment of Wilbur Parker, the first Black Certified Public Accountant in the state. — Credit: Newark Evening News
