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BUENA VISTA - The African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey will present the paintings of John Morris and Melvin Lee Smith in the Black Lives Matter exhibit from Oct. 1 through Dec. 29. A reception to meet the artists will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 9.

The expressive brushstrokes of John Morriscapture the spirit of protest and respect that fueled the Black Lives Matter movement, while the grisaille technique of Melvin Lee Smith describes a preceding generation of protest that changed the world. The artwork is a visual conversation between the featured artists.

Museum president and founder, Ralph E. Hunter, Sr., explained that, the issues that led to the Black Lives Matter movement still remain and the museum is proud to oer an exhibit that supports respect for everyone, regardless of race.

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The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday and Sunday by appointment.

Admission is free, but donations are encouraged.

The museum is in the Martin Luther King Community Center at 661 Jackson Road in Newtonville.

Visitors are asked to wear masks to protect against the COVID-19 virus.

For information, call (609) 704-5495 or visit aahmsnj.org.

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