Dialogue Facilitator

Dr. Linda McBride

Dr. McBride is a proud Howard University graduate with over 35+ years of experience in the dental field. She was the cofounder and Dental Director of Complete care dental program in Vineland, New Jersey and spearheaded the mobile Dentistry Unit Initiative for low income children, which was sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. She is dedicate to comprehensive, accessible healthcare for the indigent population and all people of Cumberland County N.J. Dr. McBride’s education includes the Port Norris, New Jersey school system, Fairleigh, Dickinson University, and Howard University, D.D.S. Dentistry, Washington DC. Those days included walking the quads with the Honorable Vice President of the United States of America, Kamala Harris.

Dr. McBride interned in New York City at the Boriken Health Center and under the renowned Dr. Marcus Weldon Moore in Harlem, New York City. His clientele included, Sidney Poitier, Debbie Allen, Dr Cab Calloway, Felicia, Rashad, and Mrs. Betty Shabazz. She was sponsored and mentored by the late Vernon Jordan, who told her, “if anything that you do just remember to go back to your community and do something great”. Currently, Dr. McBride has come full circle and resides in her hometown of Port Norris, New Jersey, the “Oyster capital of the World.“ She continues to practice part time at Millville family Dental Center in Millville, New Jersey.

Upcoming & Ongoing Events for Dr. Linda McBride

Explore the ongoing and upcoming activities planned at locations under consideration for the installation of Memorials/Monuments honoring Migration and Labor. Stay connected and be part of the journey as we celebrate the stories, struggles, and contributions of migrant workers through community events, public art, and meaningful dialogues.

Migrants and New Jersey’s Oyster Industry
June 7, 2025
10:30
to 13:30

About NJMML

NJ Monuments To Migration And Labor is a three-year initiative honoring immigrants’ contributions to the state. Through public events, and monument installations, it celebrates their resilience, hard work, and cultural impact, blending art, history, and storytelling to inspire reflection and appreciation.

Regions being explored for NJMML

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Central
South

NJ Monuments to Migration and Labor

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