The Maplewood Memorial Library invites the community on Monday, May 4 at 6:30 p.m. for an author talk featuring Scott Kurashige in conversation with Mia Charlene White, held in recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The event will be held at the main branch, 51 Baker Street, Maplewood.
Kurashige, president of the Boggs Foundation and author of American Peril: The Violent History of Anti-Asian Racism, offers a powerful look at 175 years of anti-Asian violence in the United States, including the rise in attacks during the COVID-19 pandemic fueled by racist rhetoric. Tracing the roots of white supremacist, misogynist, and colonial harm from the exclusion era to today, the book examines how anti-Asian racism has shaped American history while highlighting the grassroots activism and multiracial solidarity that offer a path forward.
He will be joined by Mia Charlene White, PhD, a Maplewood resident, interdisciplinary public scholar, and Faculty Fellow at The New School’s Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy. Their discussion will explore the intersections of racial justice, democracy, and collective action.
The Boggs Foundation continues the legacy of James and Grace Boggs, whose work advanced Civil Rights, Black Power, and cross-racial solidarity. This thought-provoking conversation invites reflection, learning, and action.

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As the online world and artificial intelligence continue to rapidly evolve, scammers are becoming smarter and more convincing. Join us for AARP’s Fraud Blitz Newark to learn how to spot today’s most common scams and protect your identity, finances, and personal information.
This free, in person session will highlight real scams happening right now. From the latest phishing emails and text messages, social media fraud, and highly realistic impersonation schemes, this presentation will show you exactly what to look for before it is too late. You will leave with practical, easy to use tips you can apply immediately, whether you are tech savvy or just getting started.
Hear directly from your elected leaders and experts in the fraud prevention sector including: Senator Teresa Ruiz, Council Member-at-Large Louise Rountree, and Bill Frederick of the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice, along with representatives from the Division of Consumer Affairs, the NJ Bureau of Securities, and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Bring your questions, learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones, and connect with others committed to keeping our community informed and ready to protect ourselves from scammers.
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Christ Church in Short Hills

Christ Church in Short Hills will present a solo concert recital by internationally acclaimed organist, Chelsea Chen, on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 4:00 pm. The special concert will feature a selection of traditional organ compositions along with contemporary music. She will perform on the historic, renowned organ at Christ Church in Short Hills, a 63-rank Aeolian-Skinner opus 1347 designed by organ builder Joseph Whiteford in 1960. The instrument, the largest of its kind in the state of New Jersey, was restored in 2015 with a new antiphonal organ and Trompette en Chamadeis.&nbsp;
The Chelsea Chen Organ Concert is presented free of charge. A reception will follow the performance in Parish Hall of Christ Church in Short Hills, located at 66 Highland Avenue, Short Hills, NJ.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Ms. Chen’s dynamic recitals have electrified audiences at premier concert and church venues throughout the United States and Asia. The Los Angeles Times has praised Ms. Chen’s “rare musicality” and “lovely lyrical grandeur,” with a compositional style that is “charming and irresistible.” Recent soloist concert appearances include performances with the Singapore Chinese Orchestra, the Montreal Symphony Orchestra and the San Diego Symphony, with upcoming concerts in Taiwan and northern Europe.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Ms. Chen attended The Juilliard School, receiving her bachelor’s and master’s degrees under the direction of celebrated organists, Paul Jacobs and John Weaver. She later moved to Taiwan as a Fulbright Scholar, where she studied folk songs and composed organ solo and chamber music. She returned to the U.S. to study in the Artist Diploma program at Yale University. Ms. Chen currently resides as Artist-in-Residence at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church in New York City.&nbsp;

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Christ Church in Short Hills, established in 1882, is part of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark and the worldwide Anglican Communion. Christ Church in Short Hills is located at 66 Highland Avenue, Short Hills. For more information, please visit:<a href="https://www.christchurchshorthills.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.christchurchshorthills.org</a>.

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