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.
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3/8/24
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The Baldwin School District kicked off Black History Month by collaborating with the African American Museum of Nassau County last Wednesday.
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By Ben Fiebert
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2/9/24
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News sources are filled with reports of claims about “woke” universities and corporations, complaints about critical race theory and anti-racism training sessions . . .
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By Robert A. Scott
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5/13/21
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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 . . .
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By Elaine Gross
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9/11/20
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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.
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7/17/20
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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 …
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By Bridget Downes
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2/27/20
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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.
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By Jeff Bessen
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10/10/19
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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.
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By Sufyan Hameed
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3/15/19
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She never intended to create a series of quilts dedicated to African-American culture — it just turned out that way. Over the past nine years, Baldwinite Kim Taylor has sewn more than a dozen quilts, ranging from a portrait of President Barack Obama to her interpretation of “Feeling Good,” as performed by African-American singer Nina Simone.
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By Anthony O'Reilly
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2/28/19
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Baldwinite Kim Taylor said she never intended to create a series of quilts dedicated to African-American culture — it just turned out that way. Over the past nine years, she has sewn more than a …
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By Anthony O'Reilly
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2/28/19
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