Thursday, March 20, 2025
The African American History Museum of Nassau County hosted a celebration of Black History Month featuring a special art showcase by secondary school students from Baldwin School District. The event highlighted the creativity and cultural expressions of local young artists, drawing an enthusiastic crowd of families, educators and community members.
The exhibit displayed a variety of artwork, all created by Baldwin students. Each piece reflected themes of African American history, heritage, and contemporary culture, offering a powerful visual narrative of the Black experience. The showcase gave students a unique opportunity to share their work with the community, while also honoring the significance of Black History Month.
Black History Month originated in 1926 when historian Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of African American Life and History launched Negro History Week to highlight the contributions of African Americans to U.S. history. Woodson selected the second week of February to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, two figures central to African American history.
