Immediate: February 14, 2023

Nassau Community College Celebrates Black History Month

February 14, 2023, Garden City, NY — Nassau Community College, working in close collaboration with faculty, staff, and students, as well as the Nassau County Office of Minority Affairs, the Office of Affirmative Action and the Student Activities Office, is celebrating Black History Month (BHM). The College has developed several opportunities for the NCC community and general public to engage in meaningful programming that recognizes, examines, and values the historical legacies of African Americans.

Additionally, in honor of BHM, the College’s award-winning radio station, WHPC, has produced several PSAs featuring members of the NCC community. Visit the College’s Cultural and Heritage Months website to listen to them and see a full list of events. The College will continue to add events as details become finalized.

Events
African Doll Making
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
CCB 254
5:30 – 6:45 p.m.

Theater and Dance Present: Platanos Y Collard Greens
February 9 – February 19, 2023
For information on times, tickets and location please visit the Theater Department’s Production Schedule.

The History of African Headwraps & Headwrap Workshop
Thursday, February 9, 2023
CCB Lobby
11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Black Professional: Criminal Justice, Wayne James '09, Nassau County Corrections
Thursday, February 16, 2023
CCB 252/253
11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Media Contact:  Lindsey Angioletti | lindsey.angioletti@ncc.edu | C:  (516) 320-0695

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About Nassau Community College

Nassau Community College, a campus of the State University of New York, provides a comprehensive public college experience designed to transform lives through higher education. Serving 14,000 full-time, part-time and continuing education students, NCC offers more than 80 programs that lead to the associate’s degree or certificate. Through on-campus and online offerings, the College educates local and international students, and boasts 168,000 alumni. Situated on 225 acres in Garden City, Long Island, the college grounds reside in historic Nassau County, one of the most desirable locations to live in the United States and an epicenter for business and careers. Since 1959, NCC has earned a nationwide reputation for academic excellence, affordability, and ease of transferability to four-year schools.