(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- In celebration of Black History Month, Ocean County College will host "The Homage Exhibit" on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 on the College's main campus in Toms River. This special event is sponsored by OCC's Organization for Black Unity and Office of Student Life in collaboration with the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission.

“The Homage Exhibit” draws from the personal collection of Nia and Morris McAdoo, showcasing more than 650 pieces that chronicle the African-American experience in the United States from the era of enslavement through Barack Obama's historic presidency. The thoughtfully curated collection features artifacts that highlight prominent leaders, including Booker T. Washington, Shirley Chisholm and Frederick Douglas, as well as cultural milestones and key historical moments in the civil rights movement, accompanied by works created by artists and creatives. The exhibition encourages conversations around Black history and culture and invites audiences to reflect on the unconquerable human spirit and the power of collective progress.​

The exhibit can be viewed from 11:00am to 4:00pm in the Larson Student Center (Building #8), 2nd Floor. Ocean County College invites students, faculty, staff, and members of our community to attend and join us in celebrating the achievements and legacy of Black Americans.

For 60 years, Ocean County College, a public two-year community college sponsored by Ocean County and the State of New Jersey, has provided area residents with the opportunity to benefit from higher education. OCC is an innovative academic leader offering affordable, student-centered, high-quality educational experiences that prepare and empower diverse learners to contribute to and succeed in global societies. OCC invests in and fosters academic, economic, and cultural excellence, and ensures financial strength by generating new revenue streams, engaging in national and international university and corporate partnerships, and cultivating a technologically progressive and entrepreneurial spirit.