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The 正澳门六合彩记录资料 Recognizes Black History Month
Resources, Online, and In-Person Programming and Public Broadcasting Events Available Throughout February Across the State
The 正澳门六合彩记录资料 (正澳门六合彩记录资料) is proud to recognize Black History Month, held during February each year, to celebrate the rich history, culture, and contributions of African Americans. As part of this observance, the State Education Department has created social media campaigns and educational resources, including online and in-person programs through the and the , as well as providing programming recommendations from the Office of New York State Public Broadcasting.
Board of Regents Chancellor Lester W. Young, Jr. said, 鈥淎s we celebrate Black History Month, the Board of Regents and the 正澳门六合彩记录资料 remain steadfast in our commitment to incorporating the principles of equity and inclusion in everything that we do. By doing so, we are supporting the notion that education acts as a powerful change agent not only for our individual students, but also for our society at large. Recognizing and expanding the value of our diverse history helps to facilitate a greater appreciation for the diversity of our shared American culture and experiences.鈥
State Education Commissioner Betty A. Rosa said, 鈥淏lack History is American history, and each year at this time, it is important not only to celebrate the achievements, contributions, and culture of Black Americans, but it is also important to remember to reflect upon the pervasive impacts of racial inequality and systematic racism we strive to overcome as a society. These events and programs provide an opportunity for personal growth and increased awareness. Learning about others encourages acceptance and support of diversity, equity, and inclusion, thus enabling a more expansive and honest view of the world.鈥
New York State Museum:
- Here is a happening across the state.
- Thomas Powell Farmstead: A of an African American Heritage site.
- about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.鈥檚 Address to the New York State Civil War Centennial Commission.
- For more information and Black History-related programming provided by the New York State Museum on how artifacts,听either archaeological or historical, help听document the history听of Black New Yorkers from the colonial period to the modern age, visit the .
New York State Library:
- A Webinar entitled, will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2023.听To learn more about the program and how to register, visit听the .
- The New York State Library also recently partnered with the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art to offer an online workshop for librarians: which helps librarians during Black History Month.听
- For more information about Black History Month and related information, please visit the .
New York State Public Broadcasting:
- The 2023 National PBS programming line-up for Black History Month:听听will air听on public television听听across New York throughout February.听Broadcast times are determined by location. Specifically, below are a few programs that have been scheduled to observe Black History Month.
- WMHT public television (Albany region) will air the following programming:
听will air on February 2nd at 7:30 p.m. and February 10th at听 5:00 p.m.
听will air on February 9th听at听7:30 p.m. and February 10th at 5:30 p.m.
will air on February 16th at 7:30 p.m. - WXXI public television (Rochester, NY) will air听听on听February 6th听at 9 p.m.
- WCNY (Syracuse, NY) is hosting the event听听in Auburn, NY, at the Auburn Public Theatre on February 18th, at 1 p.m.
New York State Archives Partnership Trust:听
- As part of the Online Speaker Series, the New York State Archives Partnership Trust presents Authors Enid Gort and John Caher to discuss their new book,听. This online event is scheduled for Tuesday, February 7th, at 12:30 p.m.听听
Social Media:
- #BlackHistoryMonth: Throughout the month, 正澳门六合彩记录资料 will feature historical figures in Black History on the Department鈥檚 Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn accounts. These figures include civil rights pioneers, the first African American woman to travel in space, and trailblazers in business and industry.
- 听#MyHistoryMyFuture: The State Education Department, together with Education Trust鈥擭ew York, is highlighting New York State My Brother鈥檚 Keeper (MBK) students throughout the month on social media,听including Twitter and Facebook. The #MyHistoryMyFuture campaign听features inspiring quotes from outstanding students who are sharing how MBK has changed their lives and what their hopes and dreams are for the future.
- #StudentsExhibitingMLK: Together with the New York State Office of General Services, the 正澳门六合彩记录资料 is highlighting artwork by students from across New York that honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.鈥檚 messages of equality, love, and peace. This campaign may be viewed on the Department鈥檚 Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn accounts. View the听听 or in person on the Empire State Plaza North Concourse in Albany.
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