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Students created their own Underground Railroad Freedom Quilts to celebrate Black History Month at the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library on Feb. 22. Their work is currently on display.

Students might have had the week off from school, but that doesn’t mean they didn’t learn anything during their vacation. more

By Brian Croce | 2/29/12

Donald Morency of Elmont and his son, Antoine Eric St. Clair Morency, 1, visited the Elmont Memorial Library recently to see artwork commemorating Black History Month, such as this piece portraying Malcolm X. Story, page 10. At Right, Sen. Jack Martins honored Gene Grant with a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award at the annual Black History Month Celebration in Elmont on Feb. 13.

Historical exhibits on display now in Elmont

Charles Winslow's "Black History Collection" and "Thread Art Exhibit" are on display now, throughout the month of February, at the Elmont Memorial Library. more

By Jackie Nash | 2/28/12

Mykal Kilgore, far right, sings with Cenetral High School’s gospel choir during the Black History Month presentation last week.

Central High celebrates its diversity

It was an afternoon of songs, dances, poems, pride and humanity as Valley Stream Central High School hosted its fourth annual Black History Month celebration on Feb. 16 in the Keller Auditorium. The show featured performances from students and guests in front of dozens of their peers and community members. more

By Brian Croce | 2/22/12

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

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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