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This past fall, Allee Manning (a Westchester based librarian) launched The Westchester LGBTQ+ History Project.

In May of 1970 Sarah Lawrence students participated in another wave of radical political action.

Every year, communities across the United States observe Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 by celebrating the contributions, traditions, cultures and history of individuals with roots from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Cen

Throughout the 1950s, Sarah Lawrence College’s progressive education model and commitment to academic freedom made it the target of a number of anti-communist smear campaigns.

Did you ever wonder where your great-grandparents came from or why there are so many missing names on your family tree?

In the early 20th century the Crestwood neighborhood was physically separated from the rest of Yonkers and its resources, including the downtown branch of the Yonkers Public Library.

When you think of “the Y,” what pops into your head? A catchy song you used to hear at the disco?

Between 1918 and 1921, various groups associated with the labor movement in the United States founded at least 20 colleges and institutes geared specifically towards workers.¹ These schools were not intended to funct

Written by Aliya Moudud, a sophomore at Sarah Lawrence College studying politics and advocacy work. 

Written by Aliya Moudud, a sophomore at Sarah Lawrence College studying politics and advocacy work.  

Histories of Change, Continuity, and Community: Yonkers presents a new episode focused on education and accessibility in Yonkers.

Histories of Change, Continuity, and Community: Yonkers presents two new episodes focused on government aid in Yonkers.

Histories of Change, Continuity, and Community: Yonkers presents two new
episodes focused on local malls. Yonkers, New York is home to two shopping centers,

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