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Kathy Campbell, of Harvest on the Atlantic, sang original lyrics at an open mic program called “Still We Rise” at the library last year to honor Black History Month.

Events to honor Black History Month around town

With Black History Month in full swing, groups and organizations around town are hosting events to honor the contributions of black leaders throughout history. Temple Emanu-El of Long Beach will … more

By Bridget Downes | 2/8/19

Talking about race on Long Island

As a senior at Mepham High School in Bellmore, I’m excited that ERASE Racism has launched a Long Island-wide public discussion called “How Do We Build a Just Long Island?” more

By Gabriela Daza | 2/8/19

The Adult Choir of the First Baptist Church of Glen Cove treated visitors to the North Shore Historical Museum to a rousing performance of a number of gospel songs to celebrate the start of Black History Month.

Celebrating black history at the North Shore Historical Museum

The main hallway of the North Shore Historical Museum was alive with the celebratory voices of the First Baptist Church Adult Choir on Sunday, as the group performed a variety of gospel songs for a … more

By Mike Conn | 2/7/19

Black history is a story of migration

February is Black History Month, and African-American history is very much a story of migration. Between 1916 and 1970, 6 million black people left behind the shackles of the rural South and its … more

1/31/19

Fifth grader Olivia Bellocco wrote the script for “The Time Machine,” an original play that celebrates the historic contributions of African-Americans throughout history.

Glen Head celebrates historic black figures with original play

Fourth and fifth grade members of Glen Head Elementary’s Dignity For All club have spent the last few weeks of the school year preparing for their performance of “The Time Machine,” an original … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 3/29/18

Before Black History Month wrapped up this week, Kamiah Chambers showed off her tribute to Rosa Parks during a celebration at Rockville Center’s Martin Luther King Jr. Center on Feb. 24.

Celebrating black history at Rockville Centre's MLK Center

Members of the Martin Luther King Jr. Center on North Centre Avenue gathered to celebrate Black History Month on Feb. 24, as the center’s youth displayed their many talents during the ceremony. more

By Ben Strack | 3/1/18

Freeport’s 19th Century notable African Americans

Part 1 of 2 Moxey Alexander Rigby (c.1894-1962), was a graduate of Freeport High School and a long time Freeport resident. When elected to the District Court in 1959, he … more

By the Friday Night Crew (Cynthia Krieg, Regina Feeney and Denise Rushton) | 2/23/18

Kathy Campbell, of Harvest on the Atlantic, sang original lyrics at an open mic program called “Still We Rise” at the library on Feb. 13 to honor Black History Month.

Celebrating the contributions of black artists

In honor of Black History Month, community members came out to celebrate the contributions of black artists through literature and song at an open mic program called “Still We Rise.” Hosted … more

By Bridget Downes | 2/22/18

Fourth-graders Emma Cooney and Felicity Caracciolo worked together to make a bubble map comparing and contrasting George Washington Carver and Barack Obama during Black History Month lessons at Rhame Avenue Elementary School.

East Rockaway students participate in Black History Month events

As part of Black History Month, students at Rhame Avenue School learned about influential African Americans on Feb. 15. more

By Melissa Koenig | 2/22/18

Marion Street School third-graders performed songs and skits in the Civil Rights Olympics, and presented visitor Joseph McNeil with a gold medal at the end of their performance. McNeil was part of the Greensboro, N.C. sit-ins at Woolworth’s, in protest of segregation in 1960

Civil Rights activist visits Lynbrook students

Third-grade students at Marion Street Elementary School honored Joseph McNeil, an activist who helped lead nonviolent protests against segregation in Greensboro, N.C. in 1960, with a gold medal as the star of their Civil Rights Olympics on Feb. 16. more

By Mike Smollins | 2/22/18

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