Arts & Culture

Camden Walk of Fame Honors Two Black Women Who Helped Shape the City

For Yocontalie Jackson, who started the Camden Walk of Fame back in 2014 to pay tribute to some of the brightest stars in the city’s history, the two honorees that were inducted on October 5 were particularly special. “I wanted to look at two strong Black women who were leaders in our community and were […]

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