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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.
Alumni Profile: Phillip Nicolas
Profile | Jan 29, 2021
Alumni Profile: Charles Pryor II
Profile | Jan 28, 2021
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Feature | Jan 22, 2021
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Feature | Jan 21, 2021
Alumni Profile: Stacy L. Beatty Jr.
Profile | Jan 20, 2021
Alumni Profile: Bishara Abdul-Hamid
Profile | Jan 07, 2021
News Byte: Alumna Named to Biden White House Staff
Feature | Dec 16, 2020
Student Profile: Leah-Sarah Clayton
Profile | Nov 11, 2020
Student Profile: Sidpasamde Tiendrebeogo
Profile | Oct 26, 2020
Student Profile: Aiseosa Irowa
Profile | Oct 20, 2020
Student Profile: RaynĂa Ashley Arnold
Profile | Oct 08, 2020
Student Profile: Clement Banahene
Profile | Sep 24, 2020