For as long as Black History Month has been a thing, Roosevelt Island shined a spotlight on it. The community came together, sharing values, honoring
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THIS BLACK HISTORY MONTH, DON’T BAN OUR HISTORY — TEACH IT
As politicians ban books and courses, this Black History Month seems especially significant. By Tracey L. Rogers | February 2, 2022 Reprinted with Permission: The Roosevelt Island
END THE SUB-MINIMUM TIPPED WAGE
This Black History Month, we have a chance to end this relic of slavery — and raise wages for workers of every color. By Rebekah Entralgo |
Eye-Catching Images from “Quilts,” RIVAA’s Black History Month Exhibit
The Roosevelt Island Visual Art Association’s Black History Month Exhibit, Quilts, is now open, and president Tad Sudol supplies colorful samples of creations from the
Black History Month: RIVAA Opens “Quilt” Exhibit This Saturday
The Roosevelt Island Visual Art Association (RIVAA) gets a head start on Black History Month with Quilt with free public reception on Saturday, January 23rd. Everyone is invited. Latest from Roosevelt Island Daily News
1619 Project Truth Telling Draws A Crowd At Gallery RIVAA
The 1619 Project at RIVAA, an ambitious effort to better reflect the African-American experience in American history, lands on Roosevelt Island. It’s the theme for this year’s Black History Month exhibit at Gallery RIVAA.
