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Celebrate Black History Month February 2024

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The story of Black History Month begins in 1915, half a century after the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United States. The Harvard-trained historian Carter G. Woodson and the prominent minister Jesse E. Moorland founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH), an organization dedicated to researching and promoting achievements by Black Americans and other peoples of African descent.

In the following decades, mayors of cities nationwide began issuing yearly proclamations recognizing “Negro History Week”. By the late 1960s, thanks partly to the civil rights movement and a growing awareness of Black identity, “Negro History Week” had evolved into Black History Month on many college campuses.

President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month in 1976, calling upon the public to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” Today, Black History Month is a time to honor the contributions and legacy of African Americans across U.S. history and society—from activists and civil rights pioneers to leaders in industry, politics, science, culture, and more.

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Nyack Famous Street Fair Sunday July 14th

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The Nyack Famous Street Fair on Sunday, July 14 from 10am to 5pm on Broadway, Main and Cedar Streets will be a “Don’t Miss” family fun day. A perfect summer shopping and dining event with over three hundred exhibitors from four states highlighting an excellent selection of arts and crafts, new retail items, home decor and unique gifts. For the foodies, all kinds of food and drinks will be available such as Cousins Lobster, baked macaroni and chicken strip trucks and Italian, Jamaican and Greek foods. The popular NY Soda Jerks truck with old fashion egg creams will once again be set up on Broadway. Be sure to stop by Nyack’s cafes and boutiques located throughout the town. The music will be at the gazebo on Main Street.

This is an exciting shopping and dining event you do not want to miss. There is something for everyone. The fair is sponsored by ACADA of Nyack for over 50 years and organized by P.J.’s Promotions and is held rain or shine. No Pets Please.
For more information go to www.pjspromotions.com

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God Bless America Happy 4th of July Rockland

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July 4th marks the anniversary of when Congress, comprised of delegates from the United States’ original 13 colonies, signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The document declared the nation’s independence from Great Britain.

This moment marked the birth of America’s independence, and we are fortunate to celebrate our nation’s birthday, which so many patriots have fought and died to protect.

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