Story Quilts June 11th

Hear the tales told in the Story Quilts made by fiber artist and storyteller Vanessa Johnson. Griot Vanessa Johnson, fiber artist, activist and storyteller in the West African tradition, will present “Loving Neighbors” beginning at noon, June 11, 2023, at St. James Episcopal Church, Skaneateles, N.Y. Johnson’s story-tell will highlight the dedication and celebration of […]

Harry Belafonte’s Activism

Did You Know? By Emma Cowley Did You Know? Many of us know Harry Belefonte as the famous “Day-O” singer but did you know that he was also an activist that fought against racism as well? He used his entertainment fortune to help fund the civil rights movement at home along with  human rights causes […]

The 1619 Project

Did You Know? By Emma Cowley Have you heard of the 1619 Project? The 1619 Project is an ongoing initiative from The New York Times Magazine that began in August 2019, the 400th anniversary of the beginning of American slavery. It aims to reframe the country’s history by placing the consequences of slavery and the […]