Celebrating Black History Month Locally

Young Leaders of Staten Island are hosting a virtual celebration and fundraiser for Sandy Ground Historical Society. Sandy Ground is found in Rossville, Staten Island and is one of the oldest surviving communities in the United States founded by free African Americans in 1828 after the abolition of slavery but before the Civil War. Some of the historic structures that still stand in the area today are New York Landmarks. Early settlers brought their knowledge of the oyster trade to Staten Island. Sandy Ground also played a role as a stop on the Underground Railroad.

Learn more about Black history:

Black History Month at NYPL

Begin Again: James Baldwin’s America & Its Urgent Message for our Own

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Staten Island Events 8/13- 8/20

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Staten Island Events August 13, 2020:

  • 12:30-1:00pm Project Hospitality Mobile Pantry 285 Vanderbilt Ave Vanderbilt Moravian Church
  • 4:30-6:00 Project Hospitality Mobile Pantry 1665 Richmond Rd Turkis Cultural Center of Staten Island: Dinner and Groceries
  • 6:30-7:30pmProject Hospitality Mobile Pantry 239 Seguine Ave- The Reformed Church of Prince Bay: Dinner and Groceries
  • 7:30-8:30pm 5-Boro Emergency Census Town Hall via Zoom. Sign up via amoybarnes.com
  • 7:00-8:00pm Gentle Yoga outdoors at the Yoga Nook

Staten Island Events August 14, 2020:

Staten Island Events August 15, 2020:

August 16th:

  • 5:00pm Juicy Lucy BBQ a Flick and a Feast drive-in movie. Playing Jaws
  • 8:15pm Juicy Lucy BBQ a Flick and a Feast drive-in movie. Playing Jaws

August 18th:

  • 5:00pm Juicy Lucy BBQ a Flick and a Feast drive-in movie. Playing Toy Story
  • 7:00-9:00pm Smithsonian Screening-Legend of Lead Belly movie night via Zoom from Snug Harbor Cultural Center. Register here.
  • 8:15pm Juicy Lucy BBQ a Flick and a Feast drive-in movie. Playing Toy Story

August 19th:

  • 4:30-7:00pmWellness Wednesdays at Snug Harbor Cultural Center: Farm Stand, Margarita Tasting, Nutrition 101
  • 5:00pm Juicy Lucy BBQ a Flick and a Feast drive-in movie. Playing Up In Smoke
  • 8:15pm Juicy Lucy BBQ a Flick and a Feast drive-in movie. Playing Up In Smoke

August 20th:

  • 5:00pm Juicy Lucy BBQ a Flick and a Feast drive-in movie. Playing Devil’s Rejects
  • 8:15pm Juicy Lucy BBQ a Flick and a Feast drive-in movie. Playing Devil’s Rejects