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By Olivia Roberts
Once upon a time, in the azure waters of Hong Kong’s subtropical seas, coral thrived. The World War II generation reminisces about crystal-clear waters teeming with vibrant coral formations....
Read the February 4, 2014 Long Island Press article: “Slavery and Salvation: Long Island’s Underground Railroad,” by Spencer Rumsey discussed some of the still remaining vestiges of Long Island’s participation...
Read at the link below the November 27, 2019 Long Island Herald/ Seaford article: “How Slavery Changed the Face of Long Island” by Melissa Koenig. Part of the series “The Racism Around Us” discussed a...
Read the February 15, 2021 Long Island Press article “Recalling the Often Forgotten History of Slavery on Long Island” by Annie Wilkonson that discusses the not so well known fact that Long Island New...
The beginnings of Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade in New York started with the Dutch West India Company which held the distinction of having a monopoly in supplying African slaves to the New World. In 1626...
In a world where insect biodiversity is threatened by habitat loss, pesticides and climate change, a new study reveals a hopeful vision of the future. Researchers have found that solar energy facilities,...
I am a NYS Professional Geologist and licensed attorney, having spent my career as an environmental consultant to municipalities and private industry. I am currently working on my own, dedicated to applying...
Let’s GB2RG is concerned about:
1. Grassroots communities subject to high rates of poverty, poor nutrition, poor housing conditions, public health risks, infant mortality, reproductive health risks,...
Let’s Get Back to Our Garden Inc. is dedicated to promoting and facilitating the development of resilient, adaptable, and sustainable human lifestyles in grassroots communities empowered to thrive...
Let’s Get Back to Our Garden Inc. (Let’s GB2RG)- is a NYS Not for Profit Corporation formed for non-denominational religious, charitable, scientific, educational, and literary purposes. The...