Marcus Nelson
Marcus Nelson was born and raised in Jerseyland, a close-knit community surrounding the world’s first Black-owned golf course and its country club, Shady Rest, in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. An avid reader and storyteller, he developed his skills into short stories, blogs and his first novel, Born from Weeds & Rats, an historical tale of love, community, friendship and self-discovery. You will frequently see him blogging on his website, http://www.mafoombay.com/.
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Battle of Island Mound (1862)
The first instance of Black soldiers engaging in significant combat during the Civil War was the Battle of Island Mound...
The Battle of Honey Springs, Indian Territory (1863)
Few people recognize that the Civil War extended into Indian Territory (now Oklahoma). The largest battle in the territory, the...
The Shady Rest Golf and Country Club (1921- )
The Shady Rest Golf & Country Club in Scotch Plains, New Jersey is the oldest African American golf club in...
