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Hempstead church hosts celebration of life for Hazel N. Dukes
Through music and memories, many who knew and loved the civil rights leader paid tribute.

Hazel N. Dukes lauded at funeral as longtime civil rights leader

'She gave everything'

'Opportunity to make it better for someone else'

'In danger of falling into the Sound'
Black homeownership more common on LI than rest of U.S. despite racial gaps

Booker T. Washington's LI home decays on a bluff amid decades of red tape, owners say

Pulitzer Prize winner, Les Payne's daughter, to talk Malcolm X bio in Roosevelt

Oyster Bay homeowner preserves mansion's history, details the process in new book

LI students to celebrate jazz legend at unveiling of postage stamp

'Believe in my heart he wanted to be found'

5 standout spots for jerk chicken on LI
Shop owner champions women empowerment through her boutique, community roles

Celebrating a Black senator, Tuskegee Airman and Civil War veteran on LI

LI native Clifton Davis stars in 'Beyond the Gates,' TV's newest soap

'Everyone can learn if given the opportunity'

'I had a fascination with preparing meals'

How a historically Black enclave has survived generations in an East End hot spot

'I had to keep my mouth shut'

LI Black History Month events: Feb. 16-23

7 great 1970s Blaxploitation movies to stream for free

From a Derby winner to Hall of Fame inductees, a look at the little-known history of Black jockeys

Her 'treasures' tell the story of Black American history

'Sly Lives!': Affectionate tribute to musical pioneer

Long Island Black History Month events: Feb. 10-16

Inspiring a passion for reading in children

Spa owner strives to promote self-care in the Black community

New artists, new stories: 4 young Black LI filmmakers talk about their craft

'Concerned right at this moment'

'Let your motto be resistance': Black abolitionist who lived on LI urged slaves to fight back

Remember these five forgotten Black TV shows?

Black History Month celebrated on Long Island at state parks

Army veteran ignites candle business focused on affordability and community outreach

Boyz II Men, a John Lewis musical, more shows to honor Black history, music and art

'The Jeffersons' at 50: Why we still love George, Weezy, Florence and the rest of the gang

10 Black Long Islanders who were the first in their fields

They don't wear capes, but these two LI women were awarded the title 'Shero'
Black History Month events on Long Island

MLK Day events urge people to 'march forward'

'An opportunity for the country to have a soul searching'

LI social justice activists honor MLK on the same day as Trump's inauguration
For MLK Day, LI students are all about the art

Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday marked by Nassau officials in readings from speeches, writings

4 literary sites to visit on LI this fall

La Amistad replica pays tribute to 1839 revolt

Long Island celebrates Juneteenth in unique ways
'Juneteenth is something special in my heart'

Juneteenth celebration lights up Hempstead Town Hall

Juneteenth scholarship winners reflect on holiday, changes ahead

A Juneteenth history lesson, remembrance at Civil War soldier's grave site on LI
New challenge for Long Island water districts
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Where to see cherry blossoms on LI
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Alexis Joel talks renovations at LIHSA
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Legal battle over Happy Cat Sanctuary property
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Remembering the life and service of Pope Francis
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LI's best chicken wings? We've got the sauce!
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Residents react to Trump weighing in on Massapequa mascot battle
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Groomsmen on Long Island are paying up to $2,000 to be part of the big day
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Commuters hopeful Penn Station will improve
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Puck stops here: Islanders fans blame poor play for 4-year low in attendance
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