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Nassau County Section of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. members Annie Reyes and Evelyn Jackson are organizing the Black History Month program at the Five Towns Community Center on Feb. 21.

Working to inspire the younger generation

After Hurricane Sandy’s aftermath threatened to cancel their Black History Month celebration, Nassau County Section of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. members Annie Reyes and Evelyn Jackson decided they would take charge and bring the vital program to the community. more

By Ann Friedman | 2/6/13

We should all celebrate Black History Month

Imagine a Western Civilization textbook without chapters on ancient Egypt or the Roman Empire. Imagine a World History reading list that included no books on China. more

2/2/12

Brooklyn native and Lawrence resident Annie Reyes recounted her experiences with racism and thinks that black history should be taught in schools like the history of any other society.

Continuing the fight against racism

Lifelong Inwood resident Charles P. Ashby, 91, views every day as Black History Month and despite experiencing discrimination in the military, he said while he can’t change the color of his skin, he wouldn’t want to. more

ANN E. FRIEDMAN | 2/16/11

Commemorating Black History Month

African American contributions to culture and the arts are celebrated during Black History month events throughout the area. more

Karen Bloom | 2/17/10

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