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The Baldwin school district observed Black History Month in February with students engaging in various activities such as classroom discussions, art exhibits, and showcasing their creativity in art.

An overview of Black History Month celebrations at Baldwin

Throughout the month of February, Baldwin school district took time to honor and celebrate Black History Month, showcasing a tapestry of events and activities that underscored the significant contributions and achievements of African Americans. more

3/8/24

Eulyanah Bermingham, grade 11, with her painting demonstrating that despite the hardships that black people have gone through, they do not let that overshadow their beauty.

Students' artwork displayed at African American Museum for entire month

The Baldwin School District kicked off Black History Month by collaborating with the African American Museum of Nassau County last Wednesday. more

By Ben Fiebert | 2/9/24

‘Woke’ claims, anti-racism and the road forward

News sources are filled with reports of claims about “woke” universities and corporations, complaints about critical race theory and anti-racism training sessions . . . more

By Robert A. Scott | 5/13/21

Returning to Long Island’s segregated schools

As the new school year begins, students, teachers and parents are understandably focused on the immediate issue of how schools are reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic. But . . . more

By Elaine Gross | 9/11/20

Why the Herald will now capitalize Black

This week, the Herald Community Newspapers are making a seemingly small, but we believe critical, change to our Style Guide. Going forward, the Herald will use a capital B when writing about Black people. more

7/17/20

The Royal Enchantment Dance Ensemble performed at the fourth annual Cultural Heritage celebration on Feb. 18 at the Baldwin Masonic Temple, hosted by the Eastern Star Nassau Chapter 718, in recognition of Black History Month.

A celebration of black history and culture

The hall of the Baldwin Masonic Temple on Prospect Street was crowded on Feb. 18 for a celebration of history, art, language, food and legacy in honor of Black History Month. The fourth annual … more

By Bridget Downes | 2/27/20

The lack of diversity in Long Island’s teaching ranks was the subject of extensive discussion at the Long Island Educator Diversity Convening at Hofstra University last spring. Among the panelists were, from left, Wayne White, president of the Bellport Teachers Association; Lillian Hsiao, an English as a New Language teacher in the Great Neck School District; Jemal Graham, assistant principal at H.B. Thompson Middle School in the Syosset district; and Dafny Joy Irizarry Ortiz, an ENL teacher in the Central Islip district.

Study: 92% of L.I. teachers are white

Ninety-two percent of Long Island public-school teachers are white. In nearly two-thirds of Long Island schools, there are no black teachers. In more than two-fifths of them, there are no Latino teachers. And most children grow up in segregated communities that divide along school district lines. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/10/19

Structural racism on display on L.I. schools’ sports fields

Long Island is one of the most segregated metropolitan areas in America, and segregation in our schools is getting worse, according to the Long Island-based ERASE Racism. more

By Sufyan Hameed | 3/15/19

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