The City of Newburgh celebrated Black History Month on Friday, February 25, 2011, by honoring 40 individual African Americans who made history in the City of Newburgh. Derrick Walters (far left) and Oliver Spearman (far right) pose with 21st Century African Dancers from Newburgh Free Academy. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.
Ms. Deasia Graham offered a solo as the City of Newburgh celebrated Black History Month on Friday, February 25, 2011, by honoring 40 individual African Americans who made history in the City of Newburgh. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.
The City of Newburgh celebrated Black History Month on Friday, February 25, 2011, by honoring 40 individual African Americans who made history in the City of Newburgh. Mary Crabb accepted her late husband, Tyrone Crabb's award for being the first Black Male elected Mayor. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.
The City of Newburgh celebrated Black History Month on Friday, February 25, 2011, by honoring 40 individual African Americans who made history in the City of Newburgh. Mr. Ruston Lewis was the first Black School Board President. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.
The City of Newburgh celebrated Black History Month on Friday, February 25, 2011, by honoring 40 individual African Americans who made history in the City of Newburgh. Mr. Robert W. Moody was the first Black Male Educator. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.
The City of Newburgh celebrated Black History Month on Friday, February 25, 2011, by honoring 40 individual African Americans who made history in the City of Newburgh. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.
The City of Newburgh celebrated Black History Month on Friday, February 25, 2011, by honoring 40 individual African Americans who made history in the City of Newburgh. Dr. Laval S. Wilson was the first Black Male Superintendent of Schools. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.
The City of Newburgh celebrated Black History Month on Friday, February 25, 2011, by honoring 40 individual African Americans who made history in the City of Newburgh. The award is accepted for Mr. Otto Williams, the first Black Lawyer in Newburgh. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.
The City of Newburgh celebrated Black History Month on Friday, February 25, 2011, by honoring 40 individual African Americans who made history in the City of Newburgh. Mr. Brutus Hodge - Continued Legacy first Black owned funeral home. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.
The City of Newburgh celebrated Black History Month on Friday, February 25, 2011, by honoring 40 individual African Americans who made history in the City of Newburgh. Hilda Best - first Black confidential secretary for City Manager. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.
The City of Newburgh celebrated Black History Month on Friday, February 25, 2011, by honoring 40 individual African Americans who made history in the City of Newburgh. Charles X. McAllister - first Track All American NFA 1982. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.
Ms. Claurisha Germain offers the welcome as the City of Newburgh celebrated Black History Month on Friday, February 25, 2011, by honoring 40 individual African Americans who made history in the City of Newburgh. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.
The City of Newburgh celebrated Black History Month on Friday, February 25, 2011, by honoring 40 individual African Americans who made history in the City of Newburgh. Ronald Jackson - Principal Newburgh Enlarged City School District. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.
The City of Newburgh celebrated Black History Month on Friday, February 25, 2011, by honoring 40 individual African Americans who made history in the City of Newburgh. Michael McLymore - Principal and now Executive Dirctor of Human Resources in Newburgh Enlarged City School District. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.
The City of Newburgh celebrated Black History Month on Friday, February 25, 2011, by honoring 40 individual African Americans who made history in the City of Newburgh. Brenda Sanders - Retired Principal Newburgh Enlarged City School District. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.
The City of Newburgh celebrated Black History Month on Friday, February 25, 2011, by honoring 40 individual African Americans who made history in the City of Newburgh. George Bowles - first Black Male Coach in Newburgh Enlarged City School District. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.
The City of Newburgh celebrated Black History Month on Friday, February 25, 2011, by honoring 40 individual African Americans who made history in the City of Newburgh. Anthony A. Grice - first Black Reading Specialist. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.
The City of Newburgh celebrated Black History Month on Friday, February 25, 2011, by honoring 40 individual African Americans who made history in the City of Newburgh. Joyce Carey - Serving over 30 years in Head Start Program. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.
The City of Newburgh celebrated Black History Month on Friday, February 25, 2011, by honoring 40 individual African Americans who made history in the City of Newburgh. Wilbur Higgins - first Black Director of Youth Bureau and Recreation Department. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.
The City of Newburgh celebrated Black History Month on Friday, February 25, 2011, by honoring 40 individual African Americans who made history in the City of Newburgh. Carmen Vazqueztell - Director of Bilingual Education. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.
The City of Newburgh celebrated Black History Month on Friday, February 25, 2011, by honoring 40 individual African Americans who made history in the City of Newburgh. Dr. Clarence V. Cooper - Asst. Principal and House Administrator Newburgh Enlarged City School District. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.
The City of Newburgh celebrated Black History Month on Friday, February 25, 2011, by honoring 40 individual African Americans who made history in the City of Newburgh. Dr. Shirley Rich Baggett - First Black woman elected to the Board of Education. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.
Mr. Derrick Walters was the Master of Ceremony for the City of Newburgh celebration of Black History Month on Friday, February 25, 2011, which honored 40 individual African Americans who made history in the City of Newburgh. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.
The City of Newburgh celebrated Black History Month on Friday, February 25, 2011, by honoring 40 individual African Americans who made history in the City of Newburgh. Award for Mr. Grant Cobbs - Business owner/barber. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.
The City of Newburgh celebrated Black History Month on Friday, February 25, 2011, by honoring 40 individual African Americans who made history in the City of Newburgh. Chester Johnson - Founder of CPR. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.
The City of Newburgh celebrated Black History Month on Friday, February 25, 2011, by honoring 40 individual African Americans who made history in the City of Newburgh. Mr. David Richard Owens - the first Black promoted to DT, has his award accepted by his son. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.
The City of Newburgh celebrated Black History Month on Friday, February 25, 2011, by honoring 40 individual African Americans who made history in the City of Newburgh. Coleman Briggs - first Black male appointed to the Board of Education, and founding member of the Black Ministerial Fellowhsip. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.
The City of Newburgh celebrated Black History Month on Friday, February 25, 2011, by honoring 40 individual African Americans who made history in the City of Newburgh. Mr. Paul Flippin - Black Fire Chief in Neburgh, NY. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.
The City of Newburgh celebrated Black History Month on Friday, February 25, 2011, by honoring 40 individual African Americans who made history in the City of Newburgh. Derrick Walters presents Adrian Chris Willis, a young entrepreneur of Lego Art with an award. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.
The City of Newburgh celebrated Black History Month on Friday, February 25, 2011, by honoring 40 individual African Americans who made history in the City of Newburgh. Joy Pittman say a few words at the conclustion of the awards ceremony. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.
Newburgh Mayor Nicholas Valentine thanked everyone for attending the City of Newburgh's celebration of Black History Month on Friday, February 25, 2011, during which 40 individual African Americans were honored who made history in the City of Newburgh. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.
The Salvation Army - Newburgh performed musical selections during the City of Newburgh's celebration of Black History Month on Friday, February 25, 2011, during which 40 individual African Americans were honored who made history in the City of Newburgh. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.
Rev. Nelson McAllister Blessed the food during the City of Newburgh's celebration of Black History Month on Friday, February 25, 2011, which honored 40 individual African Americans who made history in the City of Newburgh. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.
Mr. Ryan Soules offerd the Statement of Purpose as the City of Newburgh celebrated Black History Month on Friday, February 25, 2011, by honoring 40 individual African Americans who made history in the City of Newburgh. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.
The City of Newburgh celebrated Black History Month on Friday, February 25, 2011, by honoring 40 individual African Americans who made history in the City of Newburgh. Derrick Walters (far left, rear) and Berna Melendez (far right, rear) pose with 21st Century African Dancers from Horizons-On-Hudson. Hudson Valley Press/CHUCK STEWART, JR.
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