Neptune Urban Renaissance Corporation held the Midtown Community Block Party commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Asbury Park riots.
Asbury Park Riots
The 1970 Asbury Park race riots were a major civil disturbance that occurred in Asbury Park, New Jersey between July 4 and July 10, 1970.
The seven days of rioting, looting, and destruction left more than 180 people injured, including 15 New Jersey state troopers, and resulted in an estimated $5,600,000 in damages.
Midtown Community Block Party
There were various vendors catering to community needs, music, and presentations.
The most notable was a mural in honor of Springwood Avenue and it’s legacy.
Midtown Community Block Party Highlights
Check out photo highlights of the event.
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- Ed Johnson, mayor of Asbury Park
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- Ed Johnson, mayor of Asbury Park
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- Kevin McMillan, mayor of Neptune Township and M.U.R.C. board member Ellis Jones
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- Mychal Mills with community kids
