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‘Woke’ claims, anti-racism and the road forward

News sources are filled with reports of claims about “woke” universities and corporations, complaints about critical race theory and anti-racism training sessions . . . more

By Robert A. Scott | 5/13/21

Fighting the good fight against conspiracies (Part 2)

America has been fertile ground for conspiracy theories. Some social scientists say that the conspiracy world began to flourish with the Kennedy assassination in 1963. more

3/11/21

We need more women elected leaders

It’s been over 27 years since Colin Ferguson stepped onto a Long Island Rail Road train in Mineola and started indiscriminately firing a 9mm pistol at passengers. The attack propelled Carolyn McCarthy to run for Congress. more

3/4/21

Herald Inside LI will host Black History Month webinar

In honor of Black History Month, Herald Inside LI will host a webinar featuring Black leaders on Long Island on February, 25 at 9:30 a.m. Speakers will include Phil Andrews, the … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 2/24/21

Recalling injustice during Black History Month

During February, Black History Month, we celebrate the great African-American political and civil rights leaders, scientists, artists, poets, movie stars and athletes. But we must also pause to recall America's dark past . . . more

2/4/21

Was Teddy Roosevelt a racist? You decide.

I grew up on Long Island, and like so many local kids, I made the pilgrimage to Sagamore Hill, Theodore Roosevelt’s stately Cove Neck mansion, full of Americana and animal heads and skins. more

7/10/20

Librarians Chryssa Golding, left, and Martha DiVittorio have digitized and archived the Historical Society of the Bellmores’ collection of relics. They displayed two dresses that were made by hand by a Bellmore family in the 1910s.

A journey into Bellmore’s past at the library

Cracked, sepia-toned photos, banged-up, rusty crowns, century-old handmade dresses. These are just a few of the many items stored in the Bellmore Memorial Library. The treasure trove of historical … more

By Andrew Garcia | 2/27/20

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

How slavery changed the face of Long Island

Tom and Mercy, Ben, Nancy and Jacob. These were only five of the slaves who lived on Long Island before New York abolished slavery in 1827. “In some cases, a single piece of paper with one of … more

By Melissa Koenig | 11/27/19

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