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New York Tech Celebrates Black History Month
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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.
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Alumni Profile: Phillip Nicolas
Profile | Jan 29, 2021
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Alumni Profile: Charles Pryor II
Profile | Jan 28, 2021
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Vaccination is Key to Defeating COVID-19
Feature | Jan 22, 2021
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Improving the Pace of the COVID-19 Vaccination Rollout
Feature | Jan 21, 2021
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Alumni Profile: Stacy L. Beatty Jr.
Profile | Jan 20, 2021
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Alumni Profile: Bishara Abdul-Hamid
Profile | Jan 07, 2021
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News Byte: Alumna Named to Biden White House Staff
Feature | Dec 16, 2020
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Student Profile: Leah-Sarah Clayton
Profile | Nov 11, 2020
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Student Profile: Sidpasamde Tiendrebeogo
Profile | Oct 26, 2020
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Student Profile: Aiseosa Irowa
Profile | Oct 20, 2020
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Student Profile: RaynĂa Ashley Arnold
Profile | Oct 08, 2020
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Student Profile: Clement Banahene
Profile | Sep 24, 2020