Great Neck Library celebrates Black History Month: Unsung Heroes: African American Medical Pioneers

Join us at the Great Neck Library to celebrate Black History Month with a presentation by Howard Rosenberg who will uncover the many Unsung Heroes that are African American Medical Pioneers. The event will be at the Main Library, 159 Bayview Avenue, Great Neck, on Friday, February 21, at 2:00 p.m.

African Americans have been at the forefront of many important medical advances. Discover the unknown contributions of Pittsburgh’s Freedom House Ambulance Corps, the first in the nation; Staten Island’s Black Angels, nursing pioneers in the treatment of tuberculosis; and more.

Howard Rosenberg is a middle school social studies teacher and a professional educator for over 18 years. He believes in teaching American history without any deletions or omissions. In addition to teaching 8^th-grade social studies, he also facilitates a mock trial enrichment class allowing students to learn the skills in critical thinking, public speaking, teamwork, and collaboration in the legal system. He has presented numerous Unsung Hero lectures to audiences across Long Island.

Registration for this event is not required. For more information, please contact Great Neck Library at (516) 466-8055 or email adultprogramming@greatnecklibrary.org.