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New York Tech Celebrates Black History Month
February is the shortest month of the year, but it also commemorates some of the most important figures, events, and milestones of our history. The origins of Black History Month began in 1926, when African-American historian and educator Carter G. Woodson, frustrated by the lack of Black history being taught in schools, partnered with the Association for the Study of African-American Life and History (ASALAH) to launch Negro History Week. They chose the second week of February because it coincided with the birthdays of Fredrick Douglass (February 14) and Abraham Lincoln (February 12). The week eventually evolved into the month-long celebration of Black history, culture, and excellence that we know today.
To help celebrate Black History Month, New York Tech News rounds up some of the stories featuring Black members of our community and their outstanding work. Explore the stories below.
News Byte: Brian Harper Celebrated as Black Trailblazer
Feature | Feb 22, 2024
Striving Toward a Better Future
Feature | Feb 12, 2024
Celebrate Black History Month 2024
Feature | Jan 31, 2024
Student Profile: Antonio Patterson
Profile | Dec 13, 2023
Student Profile: Nke Adwowa Opoku
Profile | Oct 23, 2023
Black History Month: Learning From the Past While Securing a Just Future
Feature | Feb 07, 2023
Celebrate Black History Month 2023
Feature | Feb 02, 2023
Faculty Profile: Brookshield Laurent
Profile | Dec 08, 2022
Student Profile: Rasheed Martin
Profile | Sep 20, 2022
Juneteenth: Moving Forward, With an Eye on the Past
Feature | Jun 15, 2022