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Black History is American History and honoring Black History Month remains as important as it has ever been. It is a reminder that the black experience is woven into the fabric of America. While we should celebrate the achievement of the black community year-round, this dedicated time marks a special opportunity to recognize the greatness of the African American community. Join Shleppers Moving and Storage as we remember, learn, and understand the contributions black men and women have made in U.S. Society.
A Time to Remember
Black History Month was unofficially started in 1915, 50 years after the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United States. For the last few hundred years, New York City has been one the country’s epicenter of African American culture, from early free black settlements in the 1820s to musical icons in the 1930s to modern-day activists.
A Time to Learn
New York City is fortunate enough to have many relics of the African American struggles and victories preserved as landmarks across the five boroughs. Here are a few of them.
The African Burial Ground National Monument – found in the Civic Center area of Lower Manhattan. This monument contains the remains of more than 419 Africans from the 17th and 18th centuries.
The Dyckman Farmhouse – This is Manhattan’s oldest remaining farmhouse. The home is situated in a small park in Inwood on Broadway and 204th Street. Today, it serves as a New York City Landmark and a National Historic Landmark, home to a forgotten slave cemetery.
Seneca Village – Was a settlement in the 19th-century in present-day Central Park, founded in 1825 by free blacks. With around 250 residents at its peak, the village featured three churches, a school, and two cemeteries. Bounded by 82nd and 89th Streets, Seneca Village would exist for over three decades before villagers were ordered to leave due to the construction of Central Park.
A Time to Understand
Dig deeper into the past and the present. Whichever way you choose to celebrate and honor Black History Month, NYC is one of the best cities in which to do so.
Here are just a few of many great events coming up:
African Popup Festival to feature food, culture, and community at Hudson Station in New York on Saturday, February 19th.
The Harlem Chamber Players will present their 14th Annual Black History Month Celebration on Tuesday, February 22nd.
The New York Public Library has Black History Month events in NYC all month long, including events with the co-founder of Black Lives Matter, film screenings, author talks, and more.
New York City Movers Celebrates Black History Month
At Shleppers Moving and Storage, we are more than just moving people. We proudly serve communities rich in diversity and culture every day. This is who we are. And wherever life takes you, Shleppers will help get you there.
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