313+ Ancestors Speak Project Archive
Presented by
Linda Caldwell–Epps
Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
Time: 1:00–2:00 PM
Program Format: Public presentation
Location:
Elizabeth Public Library, Main Branch – 4th Floor Auditorium
Address:
11 S. Broad St,
Elizabeth,
NJ
07202
Phone: (908) 354-6060 ext. 7220
Website: elizpl.org
Open the Door, I’ll Get It Myself: African American Women and The Great Migration
explores the important role African American women played during the Great Migration of African Americans
from the 1910s through the 1970s. Presented by Linda Caldwell–Epps, this program highlights
how women’s leadership, labor, and community-building shaped migration journeys and the lives that followed.
Hosted at the Elizabeth Public Library (Main Branch) in the 4th Floor Auditorium
at 11 S. Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202, the presentation supports the
313+ Ancestors Speak Project Archive and invites the public to learn, reflect, and connect
history to community memory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this presentation about?
The presentation focuses on the role African American women played in the Great Migration of African Americans,
covering the period from the 1910s through the 1970s.
Who is presenting the program?
The program is presented by Linda Caldwell–Epps in support of the 313+ Ancestors Speak Project Archive.
When and where does the event take place?
The event takes place Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 1:00–2:00 PM at the Elizabeth Public Library,
Main Branch, 4th Floor Auditorium, 11 S. Broad St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202.
How is this event connected to the 313+ Ancestors Speak Project Archive?
This presentation supports the 313+ Ancestors Speak Project Archive by advancing public understanding of
African American history and encouraging community connection to archival storytelling.
