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Mirna Cortes, of Freeport, emigrated from Nicaragua to the United States as a student and stayed because of a civil war that erupted in the Central American country in 1979.

Part one in an ongoing series. People arrive on Long Island from points around the world. According to statistics, the pace of immigration has accelerated over the past two decades, changing the face of Long Island, which was known for years as a largely white suburb of New York City. Over the next seven weeks, the Herald will document the lives of the immigrants and people of color who are rapidly transforming Long Island’s demographics and reshaping its educational, political and economic landscapes. more

By Scott Brinton | 10/6/16

Lawrence school PTAs support variety of extracurricular activities and curriculum initiatives. From left were Gina Loch, co-president of Central Council, Lawrence Elementary PTA President Sue-Ann Campbell and middle school PTA Co-president Sasha Young.

Not just bake sales anymore

Parent-Teacher Associations — groups of mothers and fathers who help at school functions — are doing much more these days than baking and selling cookies and cakes to raise money to support the school play. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/27/16

Lawrence Middle School eighth-graders Jose and Ashley Crespo discussed their experiences at a diversity assembly on Feb. 26.

‘We all need to appreciate each other’

In a world where more people are able to interact in an instant, it is more important than ever to be able to communicate and relate to each other. more

By Vanessa Parker | 3/2/16

Lawrence Middle School seventh-grader Nathan Mundell spoke about how people perceive him as a Jew. At right, diversity assembly moderator Willis Perry.

Understanding each other

Accepting the differences in their student populations and learning about diverse ethnic groups has become a significant educational component for Five Towns schools — private and public — whether it’s through training for teachers and administrators or classroom lessons for the students. more

By Vanessa Parker | 6/17/15

The Lawrence School District began Cultural Sensitivity Programs. Charlie Harary, a Lawrence resident and motivational speaker, addressed teachers and administrators at the middle school on May 26.

Connecting over their cultural differences

Lawrence School District officials believe that it is at the center of community unity in what they term as a “cultural mosaic,” and taking its mission statement to heart has embarked on a program of cultural sensitivity training. more

By Vanessa Parker | 6/3/15

Support the effort to 'Raise the Age'

Sixteen- and 17-year-old New Yorkers who commit crimes are charged as adults. It’s a fact that many people are unaware of . . . more

3/19/15

LWA Antics student columnist Vianne Singh.

Cultural acceptance supersedes ignorance

I remember, when I was very young, sitting front row in Lawrence Woodmere Academy’s Hessel Hall at one of my earliest multicultural celebrations and hearing a familiar Bollywood song. more

By Vianne Singh | 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

Changing demographics demand new thinking

No doubt, Nassau County’s –– and, specifically, the Town of Hempstead’s –– demographics are a-changin’. more

5/9/13

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