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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

Tochi Ukegbu, of Elmont Memorial High School, sang a soulful rendition of “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” at a Black History Month celebration on Feb. 13.

Celebrating African-American culture in Elmont

African-American culture was on full display at Elmont Memorial High School on Feb. 13 for Sen. Anna Kaplan’s second annual Black History Month celebration. more

2/20/20

When it comes to diversity, we could do better

February, known nationally as Black History Month, is an appropriate time to work toward closing the opportunity gap for people of color. more

2/7/20

Let’s continue to pursue Dr. King’s dream

February marks another year of Black History Month, and it’s important for us to take note of how far America has come since black slaves were first brought to the country some 400 years ago. more

1/31/20

In addition to speaking about her experience as an HIV survivor, Niko Flowers recreated the persona of Harriet Tubman at the Black History Month and National Black HIV Awareness Day at the Five Towns Community Center on Feb. 21.

Blending Black History Month with health care

At an event on Feb. 21, the Five Towns Community Center, in Lawrence, celebrated both National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, marked two weeks earlier, and Black History Month, interspersing personal stories, health information and local history with the words of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on civil rights and equality. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 2/28/19

At the Village of Freeport’s Black History Month celebration on Tuesday at the Recreation Center, Freeporters, from left, Jimmy Jones, Daryl Kevin Allen, Philip Bristol and Ernest Kight Jr. were honored. National Guard Lt. Col. Norman Easy was also recognized posthumously, and his wife, Nixita, center, accepted the honor.

At Black History Month gala, village honors five for service

Held at the Freeport Recreation Center, the Village of Freeport’s annual Black History Month celebration honored five men who have contributed to Freeport through their service to the community. more

By Nadya Nataly | 2/28/19

Local stylist Chris Banks, left, at the Evening of Excellence on Feb. 15 with City Councilwoman Anissa Moore, Martin Luther King Center Board Chairman James Hodge, former African-American Club President Diamond Lambert and Lido Elementary School Principal Brenda Young.

Long Beach High School African-American Club honors local leaders

The Long Beach High School African-American Club hosted an Evening of Excellence on Feb. 15 to honor local individuals and celebrate Black History Month. The first annual event recognized the … more

By Bridget Downes | 2/28/19

Student volunteers gathered in Central High School’s library on Feb. 13 to perform two-minute speeches about prominent black figures that inspire them.

Central students speak of black figures that inspire

For roughly five years now, Central High School Library Media Specialist Lisa Dichiara has organized a public-speaking event around Black History Month, recruiting student volunteers who wish to … more

By Peter Belfiore | 2/21/19

A look back at Rockville Centre’s black history

Marilyn Nunes Devlin, Rockville Centre’s village historian who helps run the Phillips House Museum on Hempstead Avenue, recognized Black History Month in her latest column. more

By Marilyn Nunes Devlin | 2/14/19

NY1 news anchor Cheryl Wills made her way to Finley Middle School to speak on the importance of knowing one’s family history.

NY1 news anchor shares her ancestry with Glen Cove students

There was no shortage of energy among the eighth-graders gathered in Finley Middle School’s auditorium when NY1 news anchor Cheryl Wills stopped by on Feb. 5 to speak about her family’s … more

By Mike Conn | 2/14/19

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