The HUUB

10/06/2026

10/01/2026

ICE has been tearing our community apart, escalating this last two weeks with many of our neighbors and community members kidnapped everyday. We know the decades long harm this will do to our communities and our society - the impact of mass incarceration is well documented. Join Orange and West Orange community orgs and faith institutions on Saturday 10/3 from 12-2 at the intersection of Scotland Rd and Central for our third vigil against ICE. ICE is NOT Orange - we are a city made great by the life and culture and labor of folks from Haiti, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Trinidad, Ghana, Senegal, Italy, Ireland, Mexico, the deep South, and every other place folks have migrated from. Orange is the world - and ICE is a deep violation of our ethos and history. We come together to say ICE out of Orange - ICE out of NJ. Join us and bring a friend.

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El ICE está desgarrando nuestra comunidad; la situación se ha intensificado en las últimas dos semanas, con muchos de nuestros vecinos y miembros de la comunidad siendo secuestrados a diario. Somos conscientes del daño duradero que esto causará a nuestras comunidades y a nuestra sociedad; el impacto del encarcelamiento masivo está bien documentado. Acompáñenos junto a organizaciones comunitarias e instituciones religiosas de Orange y West Orange este sábado 3 de octubre, de 12:00 p. m. a 2:00 p. m., en la intersección de Scotland Road y Central Avenue para nuestra tercera vigilia contra el ICE. El ICE no representa a Orange; somos una ciudad engrandecida por la vida, la cultura y el trabajo de personas provenientes de Haití, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Trinidad, Ghana, Senegal, Italia, Irlanda, México, el sur profundo de los EE. UU. y cualquier otro lugar de origen de nuestros migrantes. Orange es el mundo entero, y la presencia del ICE constituye una grave violación de nuestros valores y nuestra historia. Nos unimos para exigir: ¡ICE fuera de Orange! ¡ICE fuera de Nueva Jersey! Acompáñenos y traiga a una amistad.

09/25/2026

🚨🚨ALERT🚨🚨 Ending this week with this amazing alert:

We are pleased to share that our member leader, Salvador Pardo, has successfully concluded his campaign! His unwavering commitment to advocating for fair wages and earned sick days has resulted in a significant agreement with his former employer.

Salvador's courage and determination serve as an inspiration to us all, demonstrating that together, we can make a difference in our community. Let’s continue to support one another in our pursuit of justice and fairness.

Thank you, Salvador, for your leadership and dedication. Victory to all the workers!✊🏾

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Nos complace compartir que nuestro líder y miembro, Salvador Pardo, ha concluido con éxito su campaña. Su firme compromiso de abogar por salarios justos y días de enfermedad remunerados ha dado lugar a un acuerdo importante con su antiguo empleador.

La valentía y determinación de Salvador nos inspiran a todos, demostrando que, unidos, podemos marcar la diferencia en nuestra comunidad. Sigamos apoyándonos mutuamente en nuestra búsqueda de justicia y equidad.

Gracias, Salvador, por tu liderazgo y dedicación. ¡Victoria para todos los trabajadores!✊🏾

09/23/2026

On September 26th from 2pm to 4pm University of Orange will be hosting a book party for Dr. Mindy Fullilove’s new book “The Tao of K-Drama” at the HUUB. There will also be an art show of illustrations from the book and a reading given by the author. Here is a more detailed blurb from University of Orange on the event:

Save the date for the book party to celebrate Dr. Mindy Fullilove’s latest book! The Tao of K-Drama: Wise Narratives for a Troubled World will be released on September 14th and we will celebrate on September 26th.

The event will feature a hybrid panel with Professor Kyla Park, Dr. Isabel S. Lee, and Jae Shin, an art show by the book’s illustrator, and Korean snacks.

The hybrid panel discussion will held in-person and on Zoom from 2:30pm-3:15pm. If you plan to join us on Zoom, please also register on Zoom using the link in your confirmation email.

Books will be available at the event.

If you cannot join us or would like the book sooner, the book is also available for pre-order from the publisher and will ship on August 28th. Order through Oxford University Press.

09/21/2026

On September 28th from 6pm-10pm, Roots of Resistance will be hosting their Seeds of Solidarity event at the HUUB! This event is to support the farmers on the West Bank and will have food, music, and more. The event will be from 6pm-10pm at the HUUB and here is a description of the event:

Roots of Resilience presents "Seeds of Solidarity", a Palestinian focused performance along with an Arabic snacks and bites. We will also have vendors and an art exhibit.

​An evening of food, music and dance to support farmers in the West Bank through the mutual aid organization Roots of Resilience.

​Taal Baladi is a dynamic fusion of sound and movement, blending diverse cultural traditions into a transformative yet fluid performance. Featuring a multifaceted bassoonist who draws inspiration from South Asian melodic scales and rhythms, a crisp derbuke player weaving together intricate Arab and Latin rhythms, and Leila, a hypnotic dancer rooted in burlesque with elements of belly dance and rich cultural expression.

​This group grounds themselves in the expression of their own ancestral memory and works together in sharing those stories through melodies, rhythms, and dance resulting in a genre-defying artistic expression.

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​Tickets: $40/person and should be sent via Venmo to -MUSTAFA prior to event. Please note Seeds in the notes.

Proceeds will go to Roots of Resilience initiatives supporting West Bank farmers.

09/16/2026

University of Orange’s Music City program hosts Music On Main this weekend. Join us on Friday September 18th from 6-8PM at Golden Krust, Maria’s BBQ, and El Sabor, and then on Saturday September 19th in Military Park on Main Street from 2PM - 7PM, for live music, games, and free food. There will be a BOUNCY HOUSE and a VIDEO GAME TRUCK for the little ones and raffle prizes for those who come through.

***Featured Saturday Musicians at Military Park on Main Street***
J Read
Manuela Zarbe
Emprezz Jay
DJ Honest D
Astral Underground

***Friday Street Performers***
Baz @ El Sabor
Emprezz Jay @ Golden Krust
Celli Pitt @ Maria’s BBQ

This program was funded in part by the NJ EDA’s A.R.T. - Phase II Grant program. We will welcome representatives from the NJ EDA at 5pm on Saturday.

09/13/2026

Open gardens are on Tuesdays 2:30-4:30 this Fall! Thank you to Laundry workers Center and for tabling with us this past week for a back-to-school edition of open garden. Together with families from Central and Rosa Parks schools we pruned the pumpkin patch and harvested tomatoes, tomatillos, jalapeños, and flowers.

09/09/2026

This coming Monday, September 14th we are welcoming back our monthly solidarity potlucks so bring a dish and a friend to our wonderful space! We also have some vegetables available from our Ben Jones Garden for anyone coming in. Our potluck will be at 35 Cleveland street and start at 6pm.