For nearly 40 years, Audrey Hadden of Freeport has been spreading the message, and principles, of Kwanzaa
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Joysetta Pearse, director of Nassau County s Black history museum, dies at 82
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The African American Museum of Nassau County was renamed in honor of long-time Museum Director Joysetta Pearse. Photo by: Nassau County Nassau County Executive Laura Curran was joined by dignitaries and leaders from the Hempstead community for a ceremony officially renaming the African American Museum of Nassau County in honor of long-time Museum Director Joysetta Pearse, and her husband Julius Pearse, both icons of Black history on Long Island. Joysetta and Julius are founders of the African Atlantic Genealogical Society, which provides rich resources to aide in the research, study and exploration of African American history and genealogy. Joysetta and Julius, who was the first African American Police Officer ever in the Village of Freeport, have both long served Nassau County as leaders in various roles of importance to the community.