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Artists shine in Black History Month exhibit sculpture, painting and photography. An opening reception on In celebration of Black His- Jan. 28 unveiled the artwork to tory Month, Baldwin students students’ families, teachers and in grades K–12 are showcasing school staff, celebrating stutheir artwork throughout Feb- dents’ contributions to Black ruary at the Joysetta & Julius History Month. District officials said famiPe a r s e A f r i c a n A m e r i c a n Museum of Nassau County. lies and community members Located on Franklin Street expressed pride and excitement in Hempstead, the at seeing students’ museum highlights work displayed in a the history and culmuseum setting. ture of Black AmerMany attendees said icans on Long Island the exhibit sparked a n d n a t i o n w i d e. meaningful converThroughout the sations and year, the museum strengthened comhosts community munity pride, programs and celeaccording to Gabribrations, including ella Franza, BaldB l a c k H i s t o r y JAMEEk NEElYwin’s assistant M o n t h , Kw a n z a a director of instrucMEANS and Juneteenth tional programs. Baldwin High School events, and features Among the feaexhibits focused on senior tured artists is influential historiJameek Neelycal figures such as Martin Means, a senior in the Baldwin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. High School Fine & Performing Baldwin is the only school Arts Academy, whose photogradistrict participating in the phy installation highlights felmuseum’s Black History Month low students. exhibit, now in its third consecFo r N e e ly - M e a n s, t h e utive year. The showcase con- response was personal as well. tinues to grow annually, featur- He said his family was thrilled ing more student participants to see his work in a museum and a broad range of artistic gallery, and his mother encourexpression, including poetry, Continued on page 7
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Bethany House hosts annual pickleball tournament The Bethany House of Baldwin hosted its sixth annual pickleball tournament at Pickleball Xpo in Oceanside on Feb. 1, bringing together supporters and players for a day of friendly competition. Above, Bethany House members Lisa King, Rosemary Talkin, Catherine Casella, Jane McCabe and Anne DeGruttola assisted in organizing and running the event. Story and more photos, Page 10.
Meadow Elementary School students welcome in the Year of the Horse By AllYSoN FERRARI aferrari@liherald.com
Cheers and drumming filled the auditorium as lion dancers moved through rows of excited students during Meadow Elementary School’s Lunar New Year assembly on Jan. 29, an early celebration that introduced children to traditions of renewal, gratitude and hope observed across Asian cultures. School officials explained that the event was held ahead of the Lunar New Year — which falls on Feb. 17 this year, during the winter break — to give students and staff the chance to celebrate together, while launching a series of assemblies
focused on new beginnings and community connection. “As we celebrate Lunar New Year, I am so proud of our student body, staff, PTA, and parents for welcoming and embracing diversity within our Meadow community,” Principal Yolanda Martin said. “The genuine willingness to learn about and honor other cultures reflects the respect, curiosity, and inclusiveness we value. This shared commitment to understanding one another is one of the many reasons Meadow is such a great place to learn, grow, and belong.” The Cultural Arts Assembly explored how Continued on page 15
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he pictures are all of students that represent Black joy.