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T. Thomas Fortune was an influential publisher, militant newspaper editor, writer, and organizer at the turn of the 20th century. He set standards for integrity and professionalism in African American […]

T. Thomas Fortune was an influential publisher, militant newspaper editor, writer, and organizer at the turn of the 20th century. He set standards for integrity and professionalism in African American journalism. The TTF Committee is on their way to restore the house, and create a Cultural Center dedicated to diversity, advocacy, & tolerance, which will have a ​vital role in the town, the county, and the state. The T. Thomas Fortune House is one of the most historically significant properties in the United States. It is one of only two National Historic Landmarks (NHL) in New Jersey that is significant because of its role in African American history. Explore Red Bank with this brand-new walking tour app! Presented by the T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center, the app provides info on historically and culturally significant locations in Red Bank, with pictures, audio recordings, and stories that bring the town’s uniquely rich history to life.

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