Press Coverage

PRESS COVERAGE

African Roots Center hopes books can inspire students during Black History Month, Spectrum News (2-4-23)

Teacher uses books from Black library to engage diverse classroom, Spectrum News (1-31-23)

Dr. A.J. Williams-Myers Memorial Service, New Progressive Baptist Church (8-14-21)

SUNY New Paltz professor’s legacy lives on at Kingston center, Spectrum News 1 (8-4-21)

A.J. Williams-Myers African Roots Center opens in Kingston’s Ponckhockie neighborhood, The Daily Freeman (3-5-17)

New library focused on African-American history opens in Ponckhockie, Hv1 (2-25-17)

New African Roots library, named for retired Black Studies professor, opens in Kingston, SUNY New Paltz News (1-18-17)

A. J. Williams-Myers African Roots Community Center Library now open in Kingston, Hv1 (1-12-17)

We uplift the history, experience, and culture of Black Peoples, Indigenous Peoples, and Peoples of Color through our library collection and through our programming for children, teens, adults, and elders. Often working in collaboration with community groups and local organizations, we are committed to the advancement of historical knowledge, cultural enrichment, civic engagement, and class and racial justice.

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You may also arrange to visit the African Roots Community Center by appointment. Call and leave a message at 845-802-0035 to schedule a time.