On May 22, 2024, Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella will be proclaiming May 22 “Sylvia Moody D’Alessandro Day“ in Staten Island, NY at Borough Hall at 1pm. All are welcome to attend. May 22, 2024, 1PM10 Richmond Ter, New York, Ny 10301
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Please Join Me in Supporting the Sandy Ground Historical Society
David McGoy, Interim Executive Director History belongs to all of us. We all have a role in celebrating and preserving the stories of the past for future generations, and there’s no better example of this than the community’s response to the challenges of Sandy Ground Historical Society, which were revealed in an Advance article last … Continue reading Please Join Me in Supporting the Sandy Ground Historical Society
rebuilding sandyground – This Staten Island initiative is underway to save a slice of American history
In early 2023, members of the Sandy Ground Historical Society cried out for help to anyone who would listen. Those close to the historic community-- the nation’s oldest free Black settlement still inhabited by descendants of its pioneers -- stressed that this important piece of American history was on the verge of obliteration. SILive Visit … Continue reading rebuilding sandyground – This Staten Island initiative is underway to save a slice of American history
Thousands tune in for A panel discussion celebrating Black history
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee of The Advance/SILive.com hosted its inaugural panel discussion on March 26 at the newsroom’s headquarters, Bloomfield, attended by dozens of newsroom staffers and watched by thousands more via Facebook Live. Read the full article and more on SIlive https://youtu.be/swz16z0cCBE
New from SILive: “S.I. leader of historic free Black community steps down: ‘The story would have been lost without her'”
Another article in the SILive Rebuilding Sandy Ground Series, that spotlights the struggles and rejuvenation of The Sandy Ground Historical Society. Visit SILive.com to read the article.
Tom Wilson joined the Sandy Ground Historical Society’s board
Tom Wilson joined the Sandy Ground Historical Society’s board to help with the revitalization efforts to preserve the community’s rich history.(Steve White for the Staten Island Advance) Visit SILive to read the full article.
The Latest update on Rebuilding Sandy Ground from SILive
One year later: Here’s how a committed community stepped up to save our nation’s oldest free Black settlement read the full article on SILive.com
New Sandy Ground leader outlines plan to revitalize Staten Island historic community: ‘We all have a part in keeping it alive’ – SILive.com
Borough President Fossella speaks about Sandy Ground
Borough President Fossella hosted a press conference about Sandy Ground. Click this link to Watch the video.
New Yorker to become highest ranking African American woman in the U.S. Coast Guard’s 233-year history
Image credit Silverman.com New Yorker to become highest ranking African American woman in the U.S. Coast Guard’s 233-year history - silive.com
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