Governor to make opening remarks at African American Chamber gala

Gov. Phil Murphy will make opening remarks at the African American Chamber of Commerce’s Black History Month Gala, Feb. 12, at the Venetian in Garfield. The AACCNJ Annual Awards Gala, themed “Resilience and Hope,” is the premier Black History Month event in the state of New Jersey. Truist will serve as the premier sponsor. The event provides the platform, on behalf of the members of the AACCNJ and the over 88,000 Black owned businesses in the state of New Jersey, to continue to increase the visibility of its members and businesses. Chamber Founder and CEO John Harmon said he is thrilled that the governor will attend. “We are at a critical juncture for our co-existence in New Jersey,” he said. “The governor’s presence is significant and appreciated as we look forward to advancing a more intentional economic agenda to improve the social economic standing of Black people in New Jersey.” Cheryl Tyler, special agent with the United States Secret Service, will serve as the Keynote Speaker. With more than 25 years of experience in the security, intelligence, and risk assessment industry, Tyler has developed an expertise in logistical advance, investigative skills, intelligence threat and risk assessment and analysis, and criminal...