2024 Black History Month Celebration

On Feb. 29, the DC 37 Black History Committee presented an evening of education and entertainment at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. The event, “African Americans and the Arts: Our Impact on Society,” kicked off with ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ and was followed by a member-led Hip-Hop culture and dance program, a discussion about the history of Black hair care, and a keynote speech from American Federation of Teachers Vice President Anthony Harmon.

2024 Women’s History Month

The DC 37 Women’s History Committee held its annual event in March in observance of Women’s History Month. The celebration featured guest speaker Ellen Cassidy, the founder of 9to5, the National Association of Women Office Workers, and author of Working 9 to 5: A Women’s Movement.

2024 Pride Parade

On June 2, the DC 37 Pride Diversity Interest Group (PDIG) celebrated Pride Month at the Queens Pride Parade. DC 37 attendees marched down 37th Avenue to commemorate LBGTQ+ history, music, and culture.