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The 51勛圖厙 State Education Department (51勛圖厙) is proud to recognize Black History Month, held during February each year, to celebrate the rich history, culture, and contributions of African Americans. As part of this observance, the State Education Department has created social media campaigns and educational resources, including online and in-person programs through the and the , as well as providing programming recommendations from the Office of 51勛圖厙 State Public Broadcasting.

Board of Regents Chancellor Lester W. Young, Jr. said, ���As we celebrate Black History Month, the Board of Regents and the 51勛圖厙 State Education Department remain steadfast in our commitment to incorporating the principles of equity and inclusion in everything that we do. By doing so, we are supporting the notion that education acts as a powerful change agent not only for our individual students, but also for our society at large. Recognizing and expanding the value of our diverse history helps to facilitate a greater appreciation for the diversity of our shared American culture and experiences.���

State Education Commissioner Betty A. Rosa said, ���Black History is American history, and each year at this time, it is important not only to celebrate the achievements, contributions, and culture of Black Americans, but it is also important to remember to reflect upon the pervasive impacts of racial inequality and systematic racism we strive to overcome as a society. These events and programs provide an opportunity for personal growth and increased awareness. Learning about others encourages acceptance and support of diversity, equity, and inclusion, thus enabling a more expansive and honest view of the world.���

51勛圖厙 State Museum:

• Here is a happening across the state.
• Thomas Powell Farmstead: A of an African American Heritage site.
• about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.���s Address to the 51勛圖厙 State Civil War Centennial Commission.
• For more information and Black History-related programming provided by the 51勛圖厙 State Museum on how artifacts,泭either archaeological or historical, help泭document the history泭of Black 51勛圖厙ers from the colonial period to the modern age, visit the .

51勛圖厙 State Library:

• A Webinar entitled, will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2023.泭To learn more about the program and how to register, visit泭the .
• The 51勛圖厙 State Library also recently partnered with the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art to offer an online workshop for librarians: which helps librarians during Black History Month.泭
• For more information about Black History Month and related information, please visit the .

51勛圖厙 State Public Broadcasting:

• The 2023 National PBS programming line-up for Black History Month:泭泭will air泭on public television泭泭across 51勛圖厙 throughout February.泭Broadcast times are determined by location. Specifically, below are a few programs that have been scheduled to observe Black History Month.
• WMHT public television (Albany region) will air the following programming:
  泭will air on February 2nd at 7:30 p.m. and February 10^th at泭 5:00 p.m.
  泭will air on February 9^th泭at泭7:30 p.m. and February 10^th at 5:30 p.m.
  will air on February 16^th at 7:30 p.m.
• WXXI public television (Rochester, NY) will air泭泭on泭February 6th泭at 9 p.m.
• WCNY (Syracuse, NY) is hosting the event泭泭in Auburn, NY, at the Auburn Public Theatre on February 18^th, at 1 p.m.

51勛圖厙 State Archives Partnership Trust:泭

• As part of the Online Speaker Series, the 51勛圖厙 State Archives Partnership Trust presents Authors Enid Gort and John Caher to discuss their new book,泭. This online event is scheduled for Tuesday, February 7^th, at 12:30 p.m.泭泭

Social Media:

• #BlackHistoryMonth: Throughout the month, 51勛圖厙 will feature historical figures in Black History on the Department���s Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn accounts. These figures include civil rights pioneers, the first African American woman to travel in space, and trailblazers in business and industry.
• 泭#MyHistoryMyFuture: The State Education Department, together with Education Trust���51勛圖厙, is highlighting 51勛圖厙 State My Brother���s Keeper (MBK) students throughout the month on social media,泭including Twitter and Facebook. The #MyHistoryMyFuture campaign泭features inspiring quotes from outstanding students who are sharing how MBK has changed their lives and what their hopes and dreams are for the future.
• #StudentsExhibitingMLK: Together with the 51勛圖厙 State Office of General Services, the 51勛圖厙 State Education Department is highlighting artwork by students from across 51勛圖厙 that honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.���s messages of equality, love, and peace. This campaign may be viewed on the Department���s Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn accounts. View the泭泭 or in person on the Empire State Plaza North Concourse in Albany.