You're Invited To Roosevelt Island Seniors Association Black History Month Celebration Saturday, February 24 - Also, Hidden Talents Black History Month Art Exhibition At Octagon Gallery Thru March 25

Roosevelt Island Seniors Association (RISA) President Barbara Parker invites you to the RISA Black History Month Celebration on Saturday, February 24. According to Ms. Parket:

The Roosevelt Island Senior Association Black History Month Event

Celebrating History, Culture and Diversity

Spoken Word, Dance, Song, Art, Poems and History Trivia

Join Us!

Saturday, February 24th - 3:00pm - 5:30pm

546 Main Street Community Center

Refreshments Will be served

For information and to confirm your attendance contact

Email: riseniorsa@gmail.com

website: risaonline.org

facebook.com/rooseveltislandseniorassociation/

Also, Gallery RIVAA is celebrating Black History Month with the Hidden Talents exhibition curated by Roosevelt Island resident Lorraine Williams at the Octagon Gallery (888 Main Street)..

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray celebrated Black History Month at the Museum Of Natural Celebration by honoring former Attorney General Loretta Lynch.

Black history is in our city’s geography and memory. Join us as we pledge not only to honor it, but to MAKE it! https://t.co/6DVkEkuool

— Chirlane McCray (@NYCFirstLady) February 23, 2018