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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, The Box rounds up some of the stories featuring Black members of our community and their outstanding work. Explore the stories below.
By Paulana Lamonier

Alumni Profile: Keesha Burke-Henderson
Profile | Nov 29, 2021

Student Profile: Tiffany Roberts
Profile | Nov 10, 2021

Alumni Profile: Angela James-Moses
Profile | Nov 01, 2021

Student Profile: Kyle Fitzgerald
Profile | Feb 23, 2021

Alumnus Appointed First African American Chancellor of New York State Board of Regents
Feature | Feb 05, 2021

Celebrate Black History Month 2021
Feature | Feb 01, 2021

Alumni Profile: Phillip Nicolas
Profile | Jan 29, 2021

Alumni Profile: Charles Pryor II
Profile | Jan 28, 2021

Vaccination is Key to Defeating COVID-19
Feature | Jan 22, 2021

Improving the Pace of the COVID-19 Vaccination Rollout
Feature | Jan 21, 2021

Alumni Profile: Stacy L. Beatty Jr.
Profile | Jan 20, 2021

Alumni Profile: Bishara Abdul-Hamid
Profile | Jan 07, 2021