Atlantic City, NJ (Feb. 20, 2024) –Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City proudly announces its partnership with the African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey (AAHMSNJ) to sponsor the first Black History Month Educational Series.
Casino Life Magazine News: The Black History Month Educational Series is a program designed by Mr. Ralph E. Hunter, Sr., President and Founder of the AAHMSNJ, that will bring an entertaining and interactive experience that explores the depth of African American History to three Atlantic City schools in the month of February. The program kicked off on Thursday, Feb. 15 with a visit to the Pennsylvania Avenue School and will continue with visits to Sovereign Avenue School and Texas Avenue School later this month.
In 2022, the resort partnered with Mr. Hunter and the AAHMSNJ to present “Jackie Robinson: Stealing Home and This Little Light of Mine: The Black Church” exhibits, and again in 2023 to present a tribute to the late singer/songwriter, Nina Simone.
“We are humbled to be able to partner with Mr. Hunter and the African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey once again,” said George Goldhoff, President of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. “We are excited to help bring his passion for sharing the rich history of African Americans in Southern New Jersey to help educate children in our community.”
Image: George Goldhoff President of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City presents a $5,000 check to Mr. Ralph E. Hunter, Sr., President and Founder of the African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey on Wednesday, Feb. 14 as part of the resort’s sponsorship of the first Black History Month Educational Series in Southern New Jersey
In addition to community efforts, the resort is offering a Memorabilia Tour of legendary African American musical artists. Highlights include pieces of memorabilia from Prince, Whitney Houston, Clarence Clemons, Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, Nicki Minaj, Michael Jackson, Jimi Hendrix, James Brown and more. The collection is part of the world’s largest and most valuable collection of authentic music memorabilia numbering more than 86,000 pieces and owned by Hard Rock International.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City
With the legendary Atlantic City Boardwalk as its backdrop, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City has become Atlantic City’s go-to entertainment destination. The property features an award-winning gaming floor that offers 2,250 slots, 120 table games, and dedicated Sportsbook, which has been recognized in Casino Player Magazine’s 2020 Best of Gaming Awards and USA Today’s 10Best Casinos. Boasting more than fifteen food and beverage offerings, guests are able to enjoy fine dining at Council Oak Steaks & Seafood, Kuro, and Il Mulino, to casual fare at Hard Rock Cafe, YOUYU Noodle Bar, Sugar Factory and Fresh Harvest Buffet. The music-inspired resort offers guests a glimpse into the world’s most valuable and largest music memorabilia collection, along with services from Rock Spa® & Salon, which offers rhythm and music inspired treatments like the Soul Survivor Massage. With more than 150,000 square feet of meeting and event space, Hard Rock Atlantic City can fit any bill from intimate board meetings to large-scale conferences. For more information or to book your stay, please visit hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com.
About Hard Rock®
Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies with venues in over 70 countries spanning 309 locations that include owned/licensed or managed Hotels, Casinos, Rock Shops®, Live Performance Venues and Cafes. HRI also launched a joint venture named Hard Rock Digital in 2020, an online sportsbook, retail sportsbook and internet gaming platform. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world’s largest and most valuable collection of authentic music memorabilia at more than 88,000 pieces, which are displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock Hotels has been honored by J.D. Power’s North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study as the number one brand in Outstanding Guest Satisfaction for two consecutive years, and among the top Upper Upscale Hotels for four consecutive years. HRI became the first privately-owned gaming company designated a U.S. Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal in 2021 and has since been honored threefold. Hard Rock was also honored by Forbes among the World’s Best Employers, as well as Best Employers for Women, Diversity and New Grads and a Top Large Employer in the Travel & Leisure, Gaming, and Entertainment Industry. In the 2022 Global Gaming Awards, Hard Rock was named Land-Based Operator of the Year for the second time in four years. Hard Rock International currently holds investment grades from primary investment-grade rating agencies: S&P Global Ratings (BBB) and Fitch Ratings (BBB). For more information on Hard Rock International, visit www.hardrock.com or shop.hardrock.com.
About the African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey
The African American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit organization with museum locations in Atlantic City and Newtonville, New Jersey. Their mission is to showcase the accomplishments and impact of African Americans in South Jersey and around the country. The museum’s permanent exhibits, featured exhibits and traveling museum tell unique and often untold stories of African American life, as well as provide exposure opportunities for local Black artists. For more information, visit aahmnsj.org.
