African American Educational and Cultural Festival Archives

02.17.2022 Community

Exhibit at honors ‘Unsung Heroes’ during Black History Month

As you walk into the Riverhead Free Library it’s hard to miss the “Unsung Heroes Who Shaped America” exhibit organized by the African American Educational and Cultural Festival. Behind...

04.21.2021 Columns

Guest Spot: A milestone for our nation as we stride toward equity

We the members of the African American Educational and Cultural Festival Inc. cannot help but believe that the jury finding Police Officer Chauvin guilty of all three charges —...

10.25.2020 News

‘All we want is equality for all;’ Caravan to protest against police brutality passes through Riverhead

After leading a caravan of vehicles into the former Walmart parking lot in Riverhead Sunday evening, Robert Ray popped the trunk to his car, pulled out a speaker and...

06.24.2020 Community

Inspirational messages carry the day in Stotzky Park

On Saturday, one day after Juneteenth, a group of mostly Black men and women gathered at Stotzky Park in Riverhead for an afternoon of fun mixed with inspirational messages....

02.15.2020 Community

Riverhead Free Library hosting exhibit showcasing local African American artists for Black History Month

To celebrate Black History Month, Riverhead Free Library is hosting an exhibit in partnership with The African American Educational and Cultural Festival Inc. to showcase the history of local...

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Exhibit at honors ‘Unsung Heroes’ during Black History Month

Guest Spot: A milestone for our nation as we stride toward equity

‘All we want is equality for all;’ Caravan to protest against police brutality passes through Riverhead

Inspirational messages carry the day in Stotzky Park

Riverhead Free Library hosting exhibit showcasing local African American artists for Black History Month