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Thomas Peterson Day of Democracy
October 21, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
FreeStop by Peterson Park from 1pm to 3pm on Saturday October 21st to learn about Thomas Peterson and celebrate this national historical figure, trailblazer and one Metuchen’s own.
It’s our annual day to celebrate Mr. Peterson, learn about his life, his legacy and the importance of voting.
This year we will be joined by members of Alpha Phi Alpha Theta Psi Lambda members whose work focuses on civic and community engagement.
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Alpha Phi Alpha™, the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African American Men, was founded on December 4, 1906™ at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York by seven college men who recognized the need for a strong bond of brotherhood among African descendants in this country.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a member and the organization has worked closely on civic engagement through the decades.