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To commemorate Black History Month, the Rockville Centre/Lakeview Economic Opportunity Council — along with the Rockville Centre Youth Council, Senior Youth Council and Headstart Program — hosted … more
Most people start hearing about history from their parents as they are growing up. Then from your school friends and teachers instructing us in the school curriculum. Then, as you get older, you … more
In celebration of Black History Month, the Lakeview and West Hempstead Public Libraries held a number of programs and events throughout the month of February. The programs delved into the history … more
West Hempstead Throughout the month of February, Black History Month, the West Hempstead school district will incorporate the black history theme into the curriculum, classroom lessons and … more
There are many things Lakeview NAACP President Bea Bayley wants people to take away from Black History Month — primarily that it’s a “travesty” that celebrating black history … more
The Herald recently published two articles by Scott Brinton on Booker T. Gibson, a music educator from North Merrick, “Breaking racial barriers at every turn” (Dec. 2-9) and “Booker T. Gibson, … more
The Pagan-Fletcher Restoration is full of historical artifacts, pictures and other local memorabilia. Last week, the Valley Stream Historical Society added another important piece. more
Famed Marine Sgt. William Bodette was welcomed at the airport and escorted by the Patriot Guard to the VFW in Lynbrook on Monday night, where members and residents stood to greet him. “I personally served with him from 1991 to 1994,” said Post Commander Pat Cardone. “He’s visiting New York, and we’d like to give him a warm welcome.” more
Dr. Henry Kiernan, superintendent of the Bellmore-Merrick school district, first brought the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History's Affiliate School Program to Mepham, Calhoun and John F. Kennedy high schools four years ago. more
Interested in learning about East Rockaway and Lynbrook’s early history? The Historical Society of East Rockaway and Lynbrook (HSERL) is bringing its 3rd annual Historical Retrospective to the Lynbrook Library June 9 and 10, and June 14 througj 17. The programs and exhibits will highlight significant events, families and the earlier times of Lynbrook and East Rockaway. more
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