In celebration of the 100th Black History Month (February 2025), 120 East State partnered with The Hustle Lab to relaunch its History Mystery campaign, a community-driven storytelling initiative designed to uncover the untold stories of Black individuals connected to the historic site at 120 East State Street in Trenton, New Jersey.

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