An effort is underway to resurrect the state's Amistad Commission, which was created by law 18 years ago with a promise to invigorate the teaching of Black history in schools to correct false, outdated and deficient narratives in instruction.
In the coming months, the African American Heritage Corridor Commission will focus on increasing collaboration with the community in educating the public.
The New York Department of State recently announced the fourth public meeting of the New York State Commission on African American History will take place in Buffalo on June 12 to