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Paterson, New Jersey, unveils “Carriers of Light and Labor,” a powerful new public art exhibit honoring the immigrant and migrant workers who built North Jersey. Five striking installations outside City Hall spotlight communities from Ecuador, Palestine, Syria, Senegal, and the American South — including the inspiring story of Dr. Joseph Fulmore Senior, who discovered his Senegalese roots and found deep meaning in seeing his legacy immortalized. Funded by a $1 million Mellon grant and led by Rutgers’ Tim Raphael, this project rewrites the narrative of New Jersey’s industrial past by centering stories often erased from public monuments. Created with input from immigrant communities and artist Michelle Angela Ortiz, the exhibit invites reflection on who truly built the city — and sparks statewide conversations through talks, a conference, and an upcoming book. On display until October 30th, it’s a must-see for anyone wanting to understand the hidden hands that shaped America’s heartland.

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