The 14th annual observance of the Nat Turner Slave Uprising was held in Newark on Monday at Nat Turner Park.

The event was sponsored by the The People’s Organization for Progress (POP) and the Friends of Nat Turner Park.

“We hold this observance of Nat Turner’s Rebellion every year because we believe it is extremely important to remember those people among the enslaved who resisted and fought not only to free themselves but sought to overthrow and destroy the evil system of slavery in the United States,” said Lawrence Hamm, Chairman, People’s Organization For Progress.

Nat Turner Park was officially opened in July of 2009. It is the largest city owned park.

Sunday marked the 192st anniversary of the Nat Turner Uprising, also known as the Southampton Insurrection which began on August 21,1831 in Southampton County, Virginia.

It is one of the most well known slave rebellions in the history of the United States. Scores of enslaved and free black people participated in the rebellion.

During the uprising as many as 65 whites may have been killed, and possibly 200 blacks. In the aftermath of the uprising Nat Turner was hanged and 56 other slaves were executed for their participation.

“Nat Turner’s Rebellion and the hundreds of other slave uprisings in the United States inspired and gave momentum to the abolitionist movement, led to the Civil War, and helped bring about the end of slavery in this country,” Hamm said. “We must never forget those who had the courage to rebel and fight against slavery. They gave their lives so that we could be free.”

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Prepare to embark on a unique culinary journey at OxKale, the highly anticipated Caribbean fast-food restaurant.

This new modern Caribbean concept has officially opened in Brooklyn and is here to take your tastebuds on a trip it’s never experienced before.

Founded and owned by the dynamic culinary couple Kevol and Ria Graham, OxKale brings an irresistible Caribbean flare to Brooklyn. We previously told you about The Graham’s pandemic prize, Kokomo, whose menu is a continuous creative spin on Caribbean foods, and now the duo is back with another feat.

Located in Williamsburg, OxKale’s vibrant ambiance welcomes guests to experience the rich and diverse culinary traditions of the Caribbean islands, creatively reimagined.

The journey to OxKale was intentional. Co-owners, Kev and Ria Graham traveled to Trinidad and Tobago to indulge in inspiration and culinary expertise straight from the source. The outcome is Williamsburg’s own little piece of the Caribbean, in the form of OxKale. Their travels are evident in the menu, which highlights ingredients and spices from the islands.

The menu is simple and authentic, but the concept is reminiscent of your favorite chain “build your own” spot.

OxKale offers select salads, warm bowls, and gyrotis (gyro+roti). Its build-your-own (B.Y.O.) option allows for customization and endless unique combinations. They offer something for all lifestyles, including quality greens, grains, proteins, and signature sauces.

Standouts include the Fisherman’s Bowl (packed with salmon, brown rice, pineapple salsa, lime, steamed veggies and spicy pepper sauce), the Oxtail Bowl (slow braised oxtail, soba noodles, pickled red onion, sautéed red & green cabbage complete with oxtail gravy), and the Curry Chicken Gyroti (curry chicken, kale, curry hummus, creamy garlic sauce, tamarind curry sauce).

OXKALE’S versatile meals are perfect for a quick lunch break, a post-workout meal, a picnic at one of the nearby parks, or a hassle-free meal to take home to your family.

If you’re looking for on-the-go meal options in the Williamsburg, Brooklyn area, make OXKALE your next stop.

Where: 52 North 11th Street

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