Education Resources
County Cooperative Library System
Visit your local library and discover more about the diverse history, culture, languages and arts of the African Diaspora. Passaic County libraries are a part of the Bergen County Cooperative Library System, which is comprised of 74 public libraries in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Passaic Counties. www.bccls.org
Berkeley College - History of Ethnic Fashion Design (Course)
This course examines the cultural contributions to modern fashion trends. Cultures include African, Asian, European, Indian, and Spanish. In addition, traditional dress is studied and analyzed for interpretation in contemporary designs.
For additional information, please contact:
Berkeley College
44 Rifle Camp Road
West Paterson, New Jersey 07424
(973) 278-5400
Fax: (973) 278-9141
info@BerkeleyCollege.edu
www.BerkeleyCollege.edu
William Paterson University - Department of African, African American, and Caribbean Studies
The African, African American, and Caribbean Studies academic program (B.A.) encourages and promotes the interdisciplinary study of societies and cultures that exist both in Africa and in the African Diaspora. The program enriches the general education of all students, preparing them to function in a multiracial and multicultural world, and to broaden the preparation of those interested in professional careers. Participants also may minor in the program itself or pursue a multidisciplinary minor in Caribbean studies. For additional information, please contact:
William Paterson University
300 Pompton Road, Wayne, NJ 07470
877-WPU-EXCEL (877-978-3923)
http://www.wpunj.edu
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Community Organizations
Perú's General Consulate in Paterson
100 Hamilton Plaza 12th Floor
Paterson N.J. 07505
Phone: (973) 278-2221, 278-3324
Fax: (973) 278-0254
URL: http://www.consuladoperu.com/newjersey/index_nj.htm
Calvin Merritt
NJ NAACP - Passaic
PO Box 1600
Passaic, NJ 07055
Linda Smith
NJ NAACP - Paterson
PO Box AQ
Paterson, NJ 07509
National Council of Negro Women
Ms. Dolores A. Sykes-Williams
Passaic County Section
Paterson, NJ
(973) 754-9025
delores_williams@datascope.com
National Council of Negro Women
Ms. Melody Bundy
Newark Section
Paterson, NJ
(973) 445-5950
melodyfbundy@aol.com
