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NEW DATE: Join us on Sunday, June 5th at Edgemont Memorial Park from 6–9pm for our second annual Lantern Festival for Justice and Remembrance. 


On this night, we will illuminate the park with thousands of lanterns as a memorial to remember those killed and harmed by violence and injustice, including anti-Asian hate. We stand together against all forms of hate and celebrate community and solidarity, and our shared goals of securing justice for all. 


Free to all, but for those who can contribute, funds raised will help cover the cost of the event and contribute to a donation to the Asian American Federation and the New Jersey Institute of Social Justice. Donations can be made at https://givebutter.com/lanternfest2022

program

Speakers and Performers

6:30–7:30 PM


Korean Drum Team (KUPC)

Amber Reed, AAPI Montclair President

Pastor Robert Coles, African American Clergy Association 

Imam Hamza Abdeen, Islamic Center of Verona

Rabbi Marc Katz, Temple Ner Tamid

Sean Spiller, Mayor of Montclair

Christa Rapoport, Chair, Montclair Civil Rights Commission

Congressman Donald Payne 

Amaris Jones, Singer

Attorney General Matthew Platkin

Jean-Pierre Brutus, NJ Institute of Social Justice

Sofia Batres, student

Laila Khan, student 

Toral Patel, Advocate and Civic Leader

APEX


Christina DiCosmo (ASL interpreter)

Music and Art Activities

Jazz House Kids

Parents Who Rock - BARD

ABCD


Woo Ceramics and Pinch of Clay - Ceramics

Ling Chen - Watercolor

Michelle Germinario - History Wall

Participating Community Partners and Artists

Edgemont Montessori School

Toni's Kitchen: A ministry of St. Luke's Church

Edgemont Montessori School

Edgemont Roots & Shoots Club is part of the Jane Goodall Institute. The main objective of our club is to help the Earth, the animals, and our community. 

Montclair Mutual Aid

Toni's Kitchen: A ministry of St. Luke's Church

Edgemont Montessori School

A network of neighbors giving and receiving essential needs throughout the Montclair area. We collect & distribute essential resources to families & individuals who need them. We help community gardeners harvest vegetables for distribution and partner with other non-profit in organizations in town to connect people with resources.

Toni's Kitchen: A ministry of St. Luke's Church

Toni's Kitchen: A ministry of St. Luke's Church

Toni's Kitchen: A ministry of St. Luke's Church

Toni's Kitchen provides food to our neighbors in need in ways that respect their dignity, improve health and foster independence.

SOMA Cross Cultural Works | HAPI Fest

Toni's Kitchen: A ministry of St. Luke's Church

Toni's Kitchen: A ministry of St. Luke's Church

Cross-Cultural Works is a community non-profit behind the Diwali Fest NJ;  Lunar Fest NJ; Hola Fest, celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, and the HAPI Fest, celebrating AAPI Heritage Month. The organization supports and celebrates the rich cultural diversity of the South Orange and Maplewood, NJ community, and beyond. To learn more, visit crosscultrualworks.org and www.hapifestnj.org.

Out Montclair

New Jersey Democratic State Committee Coalitions (South Asian American Caucus & AANHPI Caucus)

New Jersey Democratic State Committee Coalitions (South Asian American Caucus & AANHPI Caucus)

We are dedicated to fostering community and providing support and solidarity for the LGBTQIA+ population in and around Montclair, NJ.

New Jersey Democratic State Committee Coalitions (South Asian American Caucus & AANHPI Caucus)

New Jersey Democratic State Committee Coalitions (South Asian American Caucus & AANHPI Caucus)

New Jersey Democratic State Committee Coalitions (South Asian American Caucus & AANHPI Caucus)

Our mission is to engage and coordinate with New Jersey’s coalition communities to drive progressive change across the Garden State and promote the values of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee (NJDSC).

Montclair Township Civil Rights Commission

New Jersey Democratic State Committee Coalitions (South Asian American Caucus & AANHPI Caucus)

Montclair Township Civil Rights Commission

The CRC serves as an advisory board to the Township Council.  The CRC recommends programs designed to eliminate discrimination and addresses problems involving tensions in the community.  

Montclair Community Farms

New Jersey Democratic State Committee Coalitions (South Asian American Caucus & AANHPI Caucus)

Montclair Township Civil Rights Commission

Our mission is to serve as a local hands-on resource that engages and educates the community through urban farming, affordable food access, and healthy living.

Montclair Scholarship Fund

Restorative Justice Montclair

Montclair Scholarship Fund

Montclair Scholarship Fund, Inc. (MSF), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, awards scholarships to college-bound Montclair High School seniors with financial need.

YMCA of Montclair

Restorative Justice Montclair

Montclair Scholarship Fund

The YMCA of Montclair has been making a positive impact in our community since 1891. We are committed to caring for individuals and families, with a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. 

YWCA Northern New Jersey

Restorative Justice Montclair

Restorative Justice Montclair

YWCA Northern NJ works daily to fight systemic racism, advance gender equity, and enhance the wellbeing of communities. We also operate healingSPACE, Bergen County's only sexual violence resource center. 

Restorative Justice Montclair

Restorative Justice Montclair

Restorative Justice Montclair

Restorative Justice Montclair (RJM) is a collaboration of the Montclair Board of Education, the Montclair Education Association and our Montclair community. RJM seeks to cultivate an equitable environment where all individuals feel safe, included, heard and will benefit from shared learning experiences. RJM will provide integrated methods

Restorative Justice Montclair (RJM) is a collaboration of the Montclair Board of Education, the Montclair Education Association and our Montclair community. RJM seeks to cultivate an equitable environment where all individuals feel safe, included, heard and will benefit from shared learning experiences. RJM will provide integrated methods to address conflict through reflection, reconciliation and accountability where harm has occurred. 

Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence

Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence

Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence

MFEE is Montclair’s local education foundation that serves as a learning lab to boost the educational experience of every Montclair public school student by: awarding grants to teachers for innovative classroom tools and initiatives; piloting programs that address gaps; and connecting community resources.

Montclair Public Library

Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence

Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence

Founded in 1893, Montclair Public Library serves the citizens of Montclair, New Jersey through two facilities: the Main Library and the Bellevue Avenue Branch. Montclair Public Library provides unlimited opportunities for lifelong learning, discovery, and community engagement.

New Jersey Division on Civil Rights

Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence

New Jersey Division on Civil Rights

The New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) is the state agency charged with enforcing New Jersey’s civil rights laws, including the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD), the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA), and the Fair Chance in Housing Act (FCHA) effective January 1, 2022. The mission of DCR is to protect the people of New

The New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) is the state agency charged with enforcing New Jersey’s civil rights laws, including the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD), the New Jersey Family Leave Act (NJFLA), and the Fair Chance in Housing Act (FCHA) effective January 1, 2022. The mission of DCR is to protect the people of New Jersey from discrimination and bias-based harassment in employment, housing, and public accommodations.

Human Needs Food Pantry, Inc.

Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence

New Jersey Division on Civil Rights

Since 1982, the Human Needs Food Pantry (HNFP) has provided food, clothing, and other services to people in need who live in Montclair and other communities throughout Essex County. We also provide food to out-of-county residents throughout NJ.  

Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair

Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair

Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair

Grounded in faith, we come together to nurture the soul, inspire hope, and bring into being a more just and loving world.

Sharron Miller's Academy for the Performing Arts

Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair

Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair

SMAPA is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization whose mission is to provide comprehensive, inclusive developmental training in dance and related theater arts for children, teens, and adults. 

Studio Players

Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair

Studio Players

Studio Players is a non-profit theatre company located in Montclair, New Jersey. Since 1937, we have been providing high quality entertainment at an affordable price. Each season delivers a variety of shows ranging from hit Broadway plays and musicals to original works.

Montclair Film

Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair

Studio Players

Montclair Film connects global filmmakers with audiences in a diverse, culturally vibrant community by presenting films and year-round programs that engage, entertain and educate through the power of visual storytelling.

Latinos of Montclair

League of Women Voters of the Montclair Area

Montclair NAACP Chapter

Seeking to unite the Latino community in the Montclair area.

Montclair NAACP Chapter

League of Women Voters of the Montclair Area

Montclair NAACP Chapter

The Montclair NAACP was founded in 1916 in strong opposition to segregated schools, disparity in the workplace, healthcare and as a strong voice against the lack of fair and affordable housing which had become prevalent throughout the town. [They] continue this fight today to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equalit

The Montclair NAACP was founded in 1916 in strong opposition to segregated schools, disparity in the workplace, healthcare and as a strong voice against the lack of fair and affordable housing which had become prevalent throughout the town. [They] continue this fight today to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons.

League of Women Voters of the Montclair Area

League of Women Voters of the Montclair Area

League of Women Voters of the Montclair Area

The League of Women Voters of the Montclair Area is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to encouraging participation in our democracy. We register voters; provide information on how, when, and where to vote; and share educational materials for children and adults alike on the processes of our government.

Montclair Art Museum

League of Women Voters of the Montclair Area

League of Women Voters of the Montclair Area

The Montclair Art Museum, together with its Vance Wall Art Education Center, engages our diverse community through distinctive exhibitions, educational programs, and collections of American and Native American art. Our mission is to inspire and engage people of all ages in their experience with art, including the rich inter-cultural and g

The Montclair Art Museum, together with its Vance Wall Art Education Center, engages our diverse community through distinctive exhibitions, educational programs, and collections of American and Native American art. Our mission is to inspire and engage people of all ages in their experience with art, including the rich inter-cultural and global connections throughout American history, and the continuing relevance of art to contemporary life.

Succeed2gether

Mental Health Association

Mental Health Association

Succeed2gether is a non-profit that addresses unequal access to educational resources by providing free, high-quality enrichment and academic programs and a post-high-school pathway to children in need from Montclair and Essex County, New Jersey.

Mental Health Association

Mental Health Association

Mental Health Association

The mission of the Mental Health Association is to promote mental health, including the integration of physical healthcare, to improve the care and treatment of individuals with mental illness, and to remove the stigma associated with emotional and mental disorders. 

Jazz House Kids

Mental Health Association

Jazz House Kids

JAZZ HOUSE KiDS has gained a reputation as one of the nation’s preeminent arts education and performance organizations. Their mission is to transform young lives and open doors to the future by offering pre-professional, year-round musical training along with community engagement and education programs for K-12 students from diverse backgrounds.

APEX Ensemble

Mental Health Association

Jazz House Kids

APEX Ensemble in Montclair is the premier organization developing the next generation of orchestral musicians. Students from leading conservatories learn to play alongside professional Mentors from world renowned orchestras, resulting in world class performances right in Montclair. 

Korean Traditional Dance of Choomnoori (KTDOC)

Montclair State University, Chinese and Korean Programs

Korean Traditional Dance of Choomnoori (KTDOC)

An institution that teaches Korean culture to 2nd generation Americans and performs Korean dance & drumming.

Korean United Presbyterian Church

Montclair State University, Chinese and Korean Programs

Korean Traditional Dance of Choomnoori (KTDOC)

Our mission is to provide Korean Cultural experiences for members, diverse families and the local community. 

Montclair State University, Chinese and Korean Programs

Montclair State University, Chinese and Korean Programs

Montclair State University, Chinese and Korean Programs

Building on a distinguished history dating back to 1908, Montclair State University is a leading institution of higher education in New Jersey. The Chinese and Korean Programs at the Department of World Languages and Cultures are dedicated to diffusing knowledge about Chinese and Korean languages and cultures. The Korean Table at the Lant

Building on a distinguished history dating back to 1908, Montclair State University is a leading institution of higher education in New Jersey. The Chinese and Korean Programs at the Department of World Languages and Cultures are dedicated to diffusing knowledge about Chinese and Korean languages and cultures. The Korean Table at the Lantern Festival is sponsored by the Korean Education Center of New York.

Parents Who Rock

Montclair State University, Chinese and Korean Programs

Montclair State University, Chinese and Korean Programs

Parents Who Rock is a non-profit association of musicians and others based in Montclair, NJ, who volunteer their time and talents onstage and behind the scenes to raise money for non-for-profit organizations throughout the community.

Montclair Child Development Center, Inc.

Montclair Child Development Center, Inc.

Montclair Child Development Center, Inc.

Since 1968, we have helped thousands of children enter school ready to achieve academic success and assist families on the road to self-sufficiency.  MCDC receives federal, state, and private funding, which supports our delivery of comprehensive, inclusive Head Start services to children birth to five years of age living in Belleville, Bloomfield, Montclair, Orange, and West Orange, New Jersey. 

Passing Notes

Montclair Child Development Center, Inc.

Montclair Child Development Center, Inc.

Montclair High School's student-run a cappella group

Ling Chen

Montclair Child Development Center, Inc.

Ling Chen


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