- Grace Plater became a Kendall Park resident in 1963
- Became civically involved by bringing pies to welcome new residents in 1967
- With other South Brunswick citizens formed The Concerned Black Parents and Citizens of South Brunswick. The group was formed in 1972 to find ways to assist black students who were struggling in the school system
- Received the Barry Indik Memorial Award for her service to the South Brunswick Community 1998. Among her achievements was her insistence that Black History be taught in school. Worked with teachers to make a program of Black History that was more than an elective
- Was a former English teacher and she retired as a librarian from Trenton State Prison in 1979
- Was awarded the key to the Township to honor her tireless efforts to make South Brunswick a better place 2002
“I was raised believing I was as good as anybody, but not any better”
Ms. Plater reflecting on her upbringing in a 1989 Central Post article