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Virtual Black History Month Celebration Unfolds On East End

Here's how to take part virtually in the annual celebration.

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Although in-person celebrations, such as one shown here in 2018, will not take place due to the pandemic, Black History Month will be celebrated virtually in Riverhead this year.
Although in-person celebrations, such as one shown here in 2018, will not take place due to the pandemic, Black History Month will be celebrated virtually in Riverhead this year. (Courtesy Riverhead Central School District.)

RIVERHEAD, NY — The pandemic can't put a damper on the annual Black History Month celebration in Riverhead.

The Riverhead Central School District invited the community to its celebration, to be held virtually on Monday, Feb. 22, and Tuesday, Feb. 23, at 6:30 p.m.

The virtual celebrations will be identical and can be accessed through the district’s YouTube live stream links: On Feb. 22, click here. On Feb. 23, click here.

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