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Lawrence Lately student columnist Michelle Argueta.

Recognizing the differences; realizing the similarities

Perhaps one of the most unique traits about Lawrence High School is the diversity within the student body. Students come from a myriad of different backgrounds, allowing for an open and accepting atmosphere. more

By Michelle Argueta | 4/13/16

Journey to Neverland in Plaza Theatrical Productions' staging of "Peter Pan" in Bellmore.

What's happening on Long Island this weekend

Exhibits and more... China Then and NowThis exhibition brings together exemplary Chinese works of art from the classical, early modern and contemporary periods. It explores three millennia of one … more

1/14/15

We can all just get along

Intolerance seems like an uncomplicated issue: Most rational people would agree it has no place in civil society. Yet it persists . . . more

10/23/14

This photograph, with the words “Jimmy’s baby picture” written on it, was found on a bulletin board at a Town of Hempstead facility in Levittown. Officials are now investigating the posting as a possible hate crime.

D.A. probes racial incident as hate crime

Officials at the Town of Hempstead and Nassau County district attorney’s office are investigating what they described as a racially charged incident at a town Highway Department facility in … more

By Julie Mansmann | 5/7/14

Hempstead Town investigates racist incident

Hempstead Town officials said they are investigating a racist notice posted at a Town Highway Department facility in Levittown… more

By Julie Mansmann | 4/29/14

Understanding L.I.'s African-American history

It is an ignominious history that Long Islanders don’t like to remember or even recognize. For nearly 200 years, from the early 1600s to the early 1800s, Long Islanders owned slaves. more

2/20/14

Hewlett Elementary School held its annual Caring, Sharing Be Nice and Try … Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Brotherhood assembly on Jan. 24. Second-graders Colin Inso and Aria Patni symbolize the unity between people that King, one of many African American heroes celebrated during Black History Month, was seeking.

Offering hope, celebrating the culture

Every culture has its story to share, achievements to list and role models to exemplify. February is Black History Month, which celebrates the role African Americans have played in shaping U.S. History. more

By Jeff Bessen | 2/5/14

If you can't win fairly, try changing the rules

If there’s one thing I can’t stand, it’s a cheater. My rule applies to athletes who take steroids to gain an advantage over their competitors, or my neighbor who calls my tennis shots out of bounds even though he knows the balls were inside the line. more

1/31/13

Carson Libbey, an Atlantic Beach resident, hosts “Youth View,” a cable TV show. Libbey, right, interviewed Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray.

Broadcasting locally, reporting intelligently

The video camera’s red light goes on, the microphone is pointed toward the interview subject and 9-year-old Atlantic Beach resident Carson Libbey says, “ Hello, I’m Carson Libbey and welcome to Youth View.” more

By Jeff Bessen | 9/20/12

Our first black, foreign-born, gay president

Barack Obama is, of course, our first African-American president. According to the birthers, he is also our first foreign-born president. more

5/24/12

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