Saturday, August 15, 2020
Via Zoom, 10 am to 12:30 pm

Preservation Long Island is one our key partners in our ongoing People of Color Burying Ground project.

Why did Long Island have one of the largest enslaved populations in the North during the 17th and 18th centuries? This virtual round-table event will address Jupiter Hammon’s Long Island as a hub of the Atlantic slave trade and a key player in a global economy dependent upon Black enslavement. Scholars will explore identity, agency, and connection among the region’s free and enslaved communities; and how we collectively remember and engage this difficult past.

A moderated panel featuring Dr. Craig Wilder (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Dr. Jennifer L. Anderson (SUNY Stony Brook), and Dr. Nicole Maskiell (University of South Carolina) will be followed by a virtual break-out session for project stakeholders to reflect and respond to the conversation.

The 90-minute panel discussion is FREE and open to the public but registration is needed: register HERE.

In the weeks following the round-table event, all panel and break-out participants will have the opportunity to join Dr. Craig Wilder, Dr. Jennifer Anderson, and Dr. Nicole Maskiell for additional Q&A sessions to dive deeper into topics and discussions explored during the formal roundtable.

‘The Jupiter Hammon Project is a major initiative and multi-year effort of Preservation Long Island. The goal of the project is to develop a new and equitable interpretation for Joseph Lloyd Manor, an 18th-century historic house museum and a site of Black enslavement on Long Island. This new interpretation will include telling the story of Jupiter Hammon (1711– ca.1806), one of the earliest published African American writers, who composed his most well-known works while enslaved at the house. For more information: https://preservationlongisland.org/jupiter-hammon-project-roundtable-1/

Sundays, from 9:45 - 10:45 am
Bring donations to St. John's Parking Lot

Although the Covid-19 infection rate has lessened in our area, the economic hardship and food insufficiency it has caused has not. The steady number of families seeking help at our weekly food distributions is indicative that the crisis in our community continues. Please consider making a donation from the list below - you will be making a real difference in the life of a neighbor during this very difficult time.

Thank you to all who helped last week, including our volunteers, Ellen Hatch, Caelan Clayton and Jessica Clayton!

DONATIONS NEEDED:

FOOD (nonperishable): Rice, Beans, Canned Veggies, Canned Fruits, Evaporated Milk, Cereal, Peanut Butter, etc.

BABY PRODUCTS: Diapers, Wipes, Formula

PERSONAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS: Shampoo, Conditioner, Deodorant, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Body Wash, Bug Spray, Sunscreen, etc.

FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS: Tampons, Pads, etc.

SANITATION PRODUCTS: Facial Covering/Masks, Gloves, Hand Soap, Hand Sanitizer, Disinfecting Wipes, Disinfectant Household Cleaners (such as Lysol, Bleach, etc.).

Please bring your donations to the St. John’s parking lot. Please wear a face covering/mask when you drop off your items and follow social distancing protocols.

VOLUNTEERS ALSO NEEDED! We are looking for volunteers to help with the Thursday collections. You may sign up for a single day or several - any time you can give will be so appreciated! We will create a schedule so that the work is spread across many of us over the course of the summer.

THANK YOU!!! If you would like to volunteer (or learn more), please contact Laura Swiggett ([email protected]