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A little garden history
The history of agriculture can be traced back to at least 10,000 years, when primitive people found the need to supplement their meat-eating diet with plants. They found that this food could be … more
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At the Black History program held by Nassau County Section of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc., Annie Reyes talked about segregation.
National Council marks Black History Month [Photo gallery]
On Feb. 17, the Nassau County Section of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. held their annual Black History Program at the Five Towns Community Center. more
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We should all celebrate Black History Month
Imagine a Western Civilization textbook without chapters on ancient Egypt or the Roman Empire. Imagine a World History reading list that included no books on China. more
Dr. Linda Opyr was named Nassau County's 2011-13 poet laureate on June 12.
'I Am Your History'
Distant shore you dreamed from a far-off land Before you waved away all you knew Lifted anchor, set sail – Bright star above to guide more
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Share some laughs when Long Island Children’s Museum screens “Tales of Humor,” short films presented by Brooklyn Film Festival’s kidsfilmfest.
Celebrating spring on Long Island
Spring fever has arrived, and with it, Earth Day on Friday, while families are occupied with school break. There’s much going on throughout the area, including Earth Day celebrations, to keep the kids happily occupied for the remainder of the spring recess. more
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Visit Chicago: Midwest’s heartland and architectural wonder
From the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel, it’s a very short drive to downtown Chicago, America’s third most populous city, also known as the “Windy City,” the “City With Big Shoulders,” “Second City,” and “Chi Town.” more
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At the Founder’s Day Tea members of the local National Council of Negro Women gathered together. From left, Corresponding Secretary Paula Mills, Treasurer Mary McKay, Edith Peterson, considered the senior member at 96, and Historian Annie Reyes.
Celebrating Women’s History Month
The National Council of Negro Women held its Founder’s Day Tea celebration in honor of Women’s History Month at the Five Towns Community Center in Lawrence last Sunday. more
Lawrence resident Sharon Douglas, left, with her mother, Betty Trock-Hendler, at the ninth annual Heritage Award dinner at the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research, at which Trock-Hendler received the 2010 award.
Celebrating Women's History Month
The world has changed dramatically since Lawrence resident Sharon Douglas, 62, attended Mills College of Education in New York City — at a time when there were colleges women weren’t allowed to attend. more
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Brooklyn native and Lawrence resident Annie Reyes recounted her experiences with racism and thinks that black history should be taught in schools like the history of any other society.
Continuing the fight against racism
Lifelong Inwood resident Charles P. Ashby, 91, views every day as Black History Month and despite experiencing discrimination in the military, he said while he can’t change the color of his skin, he wouldn’t want to. more
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Signs of spring: A ‘family’ ventures out Old Westbury Gardens. Below, kids play an old-fashioned hoop game at Old Bethpage Village Restoration.
Signs of spring at Old Westbury Gardens
The days are getting longer and warmer weather has arrived. It’s time to venture outside and enjoy these early days of spring as Old Westbury Gardens and Old Bethpage Village open for the season. more
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