by admin | Jul 8, 2022 | history, June 2022 Newsletter, news, newsletter
Mary White Ovington (1865-1961) Mary White Ovington was deeply involved in two of the most important movements of the 20th century: civil rights and women’s suffrage. Ovington was born in 1865 in Brooklyn to parents who supported women’s rights and the...
by admin | Mar 14, 2022 | Founders, history, March 2022 Newsletter, newsletter
W. E. B. Du Bois (1868-1963) Before becoming a founding member of NAACP, W.E.B. Du Bois was already well known as one of the foremost Black intellectuals of his era. The first Black American to earn a PhD from Harvard University, Du Bois published widely before...
by admin | Feb 1, 2022 | Black History Month, community, Events, history
“The challenge today is to continue the struggle. Inspired by the courage of Dr. King and the Memphis sanitation workers, we must keep fighting for civil rights, voting rights and workers’ rights. This Black History Month, in addition to remembering the past,...
by admin | Jan 25, 2022 | community, Events, history, news
Freeport native Steve Cole will offer a free presentation as abolitionist Frederick Douglass. Join to learn about Douglass’ life, faith, activism, and legacy. See his story come alive. When: Saturday, February 19, 2:00 pm Where: St. John United Church of Christ,...
