BLACK HISTORY CELEBRATED: ‘These Stories & Contributions Keep Us Rooted, Make Us Proud’

BLACK HISTORY CELEBRATED: ‘These Stories & Contributions Keep Us Rooted, Make Us Proud’

Rockland County Legislature Chairman Toney L. Earl led a celebration of Black History Month at Tuesday’s meeting of the Legislature, recognizing the contributions of three local residents – Willie Worsley, Travis Jackson and Edmund Gordon. “Marcus Garvey once said, ‘A people without knowledge of their history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.’ The stories and […]

The Origin and Purpose of Black History Month

BY STACY SWIMP This week is the beginning of what is called “Black History Month.” Its precursor, “Negro History Week,” was created by Dr. Carter G. Woodson in 1926 and observed on the second week of February. A staunch Republican, Woodson choose that week in that month to honor the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and […]