Roosevelt Island Seniors Association (RISA) President Barbara Parker invites you to the RISA Black History Month Celebration on Saturday, February 24. According to Ms. Parket:
The Roosevelt Island Senior Association Black History Month Event
Celebrating History, Culture and Diversity
Spoken Word, Dance, Song, Art, Poems and History Trivia
Join Us!
Saturday, February 24th – 3:00pm – 5:30pm
546 Main Street Community Center
Refreshments Will be served
For information and to confirm your attendance contact
Email:riseniorsa@gmail.com
website:risaonline.org
Also, Gallery RIVAA is celebrating Black History Month with the Hidden Talents exhibition curated by Roosevelt Island resident Lorraine Williams at the Octagon Gallery (888 Main Street)..
NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray celebrated Black History Month at the Museum Of Natural Celebration by honoring former Attorney General Loretta Lynch.
Black history is in our citys geography and memory. Join us as we pledge not only to honor it, but to MAKE it! https://t.co/6DVkEkuoolChirlane McCray (@NYCFirstLady) February 23, 2018