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Introductory video for the African Burial Ground National Monument.
- Duration:
- 21 minutes, 15 seconds
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Chevelle Dixon of Pan African Solutions Consulting LLC leads a conversation with Samantha Bernardine, President of Flatbush Burial Ground Coalition on the topics of Black history, trauma, and erasure.
- Duration:
- 53 minutes, 28 seconds
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Presented by Historian Jennifer Morgan
- Duration:
- 38 minutes, 58 seconds
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Tom Goldscheider, a public historian who serves as the Education Coordinator at the David Ruggles Center for History and Education presents, "David Ruggles -- Black Abolitionist of the Underground Railroad."
- Duration:
- 1 hour, 15 minutes, 56 seconds
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The activism of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and The African Burial Ground National Monument
January 16th, 2023
- Duration:
- 5 minutes, 34 seconds
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In person event, December 27th 2022
- Duration:
- 53 minutes, 55 seconds
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In person event, December 27th 2022
- Duration:
- 1 hour, 22 minutes, 51 seconds
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Means unity in Swahili
"To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation and race." - Karenga
- Duration:
- 21 minutes, 16 seconds
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Self-determination
Defining, naming, creating and speaking for oneself
- Duration:
- 13 minutes, 37 seconds
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Collective Work and Responsibility
- Duration:
- 30 minutes, 45 seconds
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Cooperative economics. Includes a talk from the Tenement Museum and a performance by Sound of A&R (SOAR).
- Duration:
- 1 hour, 15 minutes, 3 seconds
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Purpose. "To make our collective vocation the building and developing of our community in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness." - Karenga
- Duration:
- 36 minutes, 28 seconds
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Creativity. "To do always as much as we can, in the way we can, in order to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it." - Karenga
- Duration:
- 25 minutes, 46 seconds
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Imani - (Faith) To believe with all our heart in our people, our parents, our teachers, our leaders and the righteousness and victory of our struggle.
- Duration:
- 29 minutes, 36 seconds
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Celebrating the life of Lucy Higgs Nichols
- Duration:
- 5 minutes, 37 seconds
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African Burial Ground Rangers discuss enslaved labor in the New York Colony.
- Duration:
- 3 minutes
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This Black History Month, please enjoy the following video highlighting the diverse management team within Manhattan Sites and the reasons they love the National Park Service.
- Duration:
- 3 minutes, 43 seconds
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Proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly, September 23rd marks International Day of Sign Languages. To commemorate this day, Park Ranger Brando of the African Burial Ground National Monument produced a video welcoming visitors to the outdoor memorial in American Sign Language.
- Duration:
- 3 minutes, 15 seconds
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On August 25th, 1916 the Organic Act was signed, creating the National Park Service. In 2021, the agency turns 105! Park Rangers across NYC are celebrating by taking you on a tour of their sites!
- Duration:
- 4 minutes, 15 seconds
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Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the US. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers, led by Maj. Gen. Granger, landed in Texas with news that the Civil War had ended. General Order No. 3 stated, “The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free.” This virtual celebration includes a libation, flowers at the reinterment area, singing, and a discussion about the importance of Juneteenth.
- Duration:
- 9 minutes, 5 seconds
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Pinkster Virtual Celebration
Pinkster is a religious holiday associated with the change of season to spring. Today, Pinkster is recognized as the oldest African-American holiday of the United States, celebrated since the colonial period. The African influence on Pinkster dates from the fifteenth century in the Bantu regions of Congo and Angola.
Pinkster is derived from the Dutch word “Pinksteren” which means Pentecost or the Seventh Sunday after Easter.
Since the 1970s, New Yorkers have resurrected Pinks
- Duration:
- 8 minutes, 10 seconds
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Learn about the African American women suffragists who helped promote and push the passage of the 19th Amendment.
- Duration:
- 19 minutes, 42 seconds
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In honor of poet, author, screenwriter, dancer, actress, and civil rights activist Dr. Maya Angelou, the African Burial Ground National Monument showcased virtual poetry performances.
- Duration:
- 38 minutes, 59 seconds
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What games are traditionally played in Africa? What games are played today? Join a park ranger from the African Burial Ground National Monument in New York in this presentation on African games. The program will include an introduction on the African Burial Ground, history of games played in Africa, and conclude with a game for participants to play.
- Duration:
- 15 minutes
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"Few things make the life of a parent more rewarding and sweet as successful children... Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." -Nelson Mandela. The lives of children and their education is extremely important to every family. In this program we will discuss the struggles that African American families have faced in the United States to educate their children.
- Duration:
- 14 minutes, 31 seconds
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Established by African Americans after the Civil War, Nicodemus served as a “promised land” for formerly enslaved Africans. Join a park ranger from the African Burial Ground National Monument in New York to learn about the founding of Nicodemus, Kansas, the pioneering spirit of formerly enslaved peoples, and the role of this site in American history.
- Duration:
- 19 minutes, 25 seconds
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William Still was an active agent on the Underground Railroad and ran a safe house in Philadelphia. While doing his work for the Underground Railroad, William Still ended up meeting and helping one of his brothers who had remained enslaved when his mother escaped with his sisters. William Still recognized the importance of documenting the stories of families escaping through the Underground Railroad and eventually published a book about it. Learn more about his life story during this program.
- Duration:
- 9 minutes, 30 seconds
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Thank you for joining the African Burial Ground National Monument to celebrate the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday! As part of our celebration, we invited Mr. Greg Hill-Ries’ 4th grade class to read famous quotes by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and other important quotes about equality. This video is a compilation of the videos the students created
- Duration:
- 2 minutes, 15 seconds
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Happy Seventh Day of Kwanzaa and Happy New Years Day!
Principle of the Day: UMOJA - UNITY
Each day of Kwanzaa (12/26 to 01/01) at 5:00 PM EST, the African Burial Ground National Monument will premiere a Kwanzaa program, featuring performances, presentations, and workshops.
Daily videos include submitted artwork from viewers like you!
- Duration:
- 58 minutes, 30 seconds
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Happy Sixth Day of Kwanzaa!
Principle of the Day: Kuumba - Creativity
Each day of Kwanzaa (12/26 to 01/01) at 5:00 PM EST, the African Burial Ground National Monument will premiere a Kwanzaa program, featuring performances, presentations, and workshops.
Daily videos include submitted artwork from viewers like you!
- Duration:
- 31 minutes
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Happy Fifth Day of Kwanzaa!
Principle of the Day: Nia - Purpose
Each day of Kwanzaa (12/26 to 01/01) at 5:00 PM EST, the African Burial Ground National Monument will premiere a Kwanzaa program, featuring performances, presentations, and workshops.
Daily videos include submitted artwork from viewers like you!
- Duration:
- 41 minutes
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On the fourth day of Kwanzaa, we celebrate Ujamaa!
Principle of the Day: Ujamaa - Cooperative Economics
Each day of Kwanzaa (12/26 to 01/01) at 5:00 PM EST, the African Burial Ground National Monument will premiere a Kwanzaa program, featuring performances, presentations, and workshops.
Daily videos include submitted artwork from viewers like you!
- Duration:
- 42 minutes, 30 seconds
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On the third day of Kwanzaa, we celebrate Ujima!
Principle of the Day: Ujima - Collective Work & Responsibility
Each day of Kwanzaa (12/26 to 01/01) at 5:00 PM EST, the African Burial Ground National Monument will premiere a Kwanzaa program, featuring performances, presentations, and workshops.
Daily videos include submitted artwork from viewers like you!
- Duration:
- 38 minutes, 51 seconds
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Happy Second Day of Kwanzaa!
Principle of the Day: Kujichagulia - Self Determination
Each day of Kwanzaa (12/26 to 01/01) at 5:00 PM EST, the African Burial Ground National Monument will premiere a Kwanzaa program, featuring performances, presentations, and workshops.
Daily videos include submitted artwork from viewers like you!
- Duration:
- 22 minutes
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Happy First Day of Kwanzaa!
Principle of the Day: UMOJA - UNITY
Each day of Kwanzaa (12/26 to 01/01) at 5:00 PM EST, the African Burial Ground National Monument will premiere a Kwanzaa program, featuring performances, presentations, and workshops.
Daily videos include submitted artwork from viewers like you!
- Duration:
- 43 minutes
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Ranger Christopher Parrack leads a presentation on the enslaved community of Mt. Vernon, Virginia, and how the community impacted President George Washington, his legacy and image, as well as the presidency itself.
- Duration:
- 45 minutes, 33 seconds
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