Black History Month

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Happy Black History Month!

This February, we celebrate Black History Month with the theme “African Americans and Labor,” honoring the vital role Black workers have played in shaping our nation’s economic, social, and cultural landscape. From the forced labor of enslaved Africans to the rise of Black entrepreneurship and labor activism, African Americans have been key drivers of progress.

As we reflect on this legacy, we also recognize the ongoing fight for fair wages, workplace rights, and economic empowerment. Join us for campus-wide events, discussions, and celebrations as we honor the past, acknowledge present achievements, and inspire the future of work.

2025 Black History Month Events

Resources and Links

Haverstraw:

  • Big Daddy’s Home Plate BBQ
  • La Talaye

Nyack:

  • Vibes Cafe
  • Main Essentials
  • Black Parakeetz Paint, Swig & Sing!

Spring Valley:

  • Ebenezer Bakery
  • La Baguette d’Or Bakery
  • Fancy Buffet
  • Island Spice Restaurant
  • Bon Accueil Restaurant
  • Caribreeze Vegan Delight
  • Fire Pot Restaurant
  • Marantha Restaurant
  • Restaurant Tropical Plus
  • Guys Spot

Stony Point:

  • It’s Coffee
  • Rock’s Kitchen


West Haverstraw:

  • Off The Hook

2025 Black History Month
Planning Committee Co-Chairs

Monica R. Jackson
Monica R. Jackson
Ashari James
Ashari James

2025 Black History Month
Planning Committee Members

Keirsten Gordon
Christina Merriweather
Susanna Santiago
Dr. Bert Shillingford