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Black History Month

Black History Month Harlem Chamber Players’ 17th Annual Black History Month event Liz Player, Founder, Executive and Artistic Director, The Harlem Chamber Players joins CBS New York to discuss the Black History Month event. Feb 11 04:33

Museum of Broadway highlights Black storytellers for Black History Month A special exhibition in the heart of the Theater District focuses on Black storytellers. Playwrights, directors, musicians and actors are in the spotlight. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin takes us inside to learn the history, feel the joy and see the inspiration. Feb 6 04:10

Martin Luther King III speaks about new divisions, civil rights rollbacks at Long Island school Martin Luther King III spoke to students of Great Neck Public Schools on Thursday. As CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports, his father spoke at the same school in 1967. Feb 6 02:42

Theater District exhibition focuses on Black Broadway storytellers CBS News New York's Dave Carlin has more on the expansive look at playwrights, directors, musicians and actors. Feb 6 03:39

Celebrating the Black labor movement in America Troy Washington, Assistant Director for Media, Jobs to Move America joins CBS New York to discuss Black History Month and this year's theme of labor. Feb 4 04:32

Lincoln University marching band heads to Bronx to visit students at P.S. 28X As CBS News New York's Erica Lunsford reports, the event was organized to showcase some of the culture of historically Black universities and colleges and to inspire the next generation. Feb 3 03:03

Bronx Youth Empowerment Program kicks off Black History Month with special celebration Students with the Bronx Youth Empowerment Program took the stage Saturday to kick off Black History Month. Feb 1 00:34

Harlem jewelry designer pays homage to Black culture, art Lamont Wray followed his lifelong passion to become a jewelry designer, his pieces signifying Black culture and art. Feb 29, 2024

Martin Luther King III shares memories, wisdom from his father CBS New York's Maurice DuBois sat down with Martin Luther King III for our "Black History is American History" special. Mar 1, 2024

Breaking the Stigma

Breaking the Stigma: Hope and solutions for dealing with mental health CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu's mental illness did not stop her. Now, she's highlighting hope and solutions. Dec 12, 2024

Breaking the Stigma: Resources and assistance If you or someone you know needs help, you can call or text 988 to speak with a trained, caring counselor. Jul 26, 2023

Thousands come together in Lower Manhattan for AFSP's Out of the Darkness Community Walk CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has more on the gathering for a special cause. Oct 6, 2024 01:09

How the AFSP is working to prevent suicide CBS News New York's John Elliott spoke to Nyjah Walters, with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, about the Out of the Darkness Walk and environmental risk factors for suicide. If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, you can reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. Oct 6, 2024 02:23

AFSP NYC chapter board member on 2024 Out of the Darkness Walk The AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk is taking place Sunday in Manhattan. Scott Horvitz, a board member for the New York City chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, speaks with CBS News New York's John Elliott. If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, you can reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. Oct 6, 2024 02:36

Volunteer discusses importance of AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk The AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk is taking place Sunday in Manhattan. CBS News New York's John Elliott spoke with a volunteer. If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, you can reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. Oct 6, 2024 02:25

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Out of the Darkness Walk happening Sunday in NYC The AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk is taking place Sunday in Manhattan. Candace Bravo, executive director of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, discusses why the event is important. If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, you can reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. Oct 6, 2024 02:26

1,500 walkers expected at 2024 AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk The AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk is taking place Sunday in Manhattan. CBS News New York's John Elliott spoke with volunteers. If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, you can reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. Oct 6, 2024 02:39

"Out of the Darkness" community walk helps prevent suicide Salina Sabri, chair of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's "Out of the Darkness" community walk and Dionne Monsanto, mental health advocate and AFSP volunteer joins CBS New York to discuss the walk. Oct 2, 2024 04:47

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#ClubCalvi: CBS New York Book Club with Mary Calvi

The CBS New York Book Club spotlights the new young adult novel (S)Kin by Ibi Zoboi which blends fantasy and magic based on Caribbean folklore all told in verse Mary Calvi talks Ibi Zoboi about her book "(S)kin" about two teenage girls in Brooklyn. One is a fireball witch, the other has a mysterious skin condition. Feb 7

L.I. author Tessa Bailey talks about new romance, "Dream Girl Drama" The rom-com "Dream Girl Drama" is the third book in Tessa Bailey's "Big Shots" series. Feb 3

Author Tessa Bailey dishes on her new book "Dream Girl Drama" Bestselling romance author Tessa Bailey tells Mary Calvi all about her new book "Dream Girl Drama." She also gives an insight into her writing process, and teases what's coming next! Feb 3 04:19

Graphic novel "Brownstone" wins Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature The American Library Association has awarded the 2025 Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature to the graphic novel "Brownstone," written by Samuel Teer and illustrated by Mar Julia. Teer and Jackie Bush, chair of the award committee, joined CBS News New York's Mary Calvi to discuss the novel. Jan 31 03:26

"Johnny Careless," a new crime drama set on Long Island, is a Club Calvi bonus book Mary Calvi talks to Kevin Wade, executive producer of the long-running hit CBS Show "Blue Bloods," about his debut novel Jan 27

#BetterTogether: Class Act with Chris Wragge

Class Act visits Denzel Washington School of the Arts Denzel Washington School of the Arts in Mount Vernon prepares students for college and careers in the arts industry. Jan 24

Our next Class Act school visit announced CBS News New York's Class Act with Chris Wragge is headed to a special school this Friday in Mount Vernon. Jan 21 01:05

Morristown High School welcomes Class Act with Chris Wragge Morristown High School in New Jersey welcomed CBS News New York's Chris Wragge on Friday for the latest installment of Class Act. Nov 15, 2024 17:47

Morristown High School's many clubs keeping history alive Morristown High School opened its doors on December 13, 1869 on Maple Avenue. Nov 15, 2024

Morristown High celebrates diverse, bilingual student body Morristown High School serves a diverse population of more than 1,900 students, and roughly half are Spanish speaking. Nov 15, 2024

Class Act visits Morristown High School in New Jersey Morristown High School is celebrating its diverse student body and more than 150-year-old history with something for everyone. Nov 15, 2024

Class Act with Chris Wragge is back this week CBS News New York's Class Act with Chris Wragge series returns this Friday with a stop at Morristown High School in Morristown, New Jersey. Nov 11, 2024 00:54

Spotlight on West Hempstead Secondary School's STEM Program The STEM department at West Hempstead Secondary School is preparing the future generation to face life's challenges. Oct 18, 2024

West Hempstead school fostering community, civic readiness It's the community feel, the family environment that drives the West Hempstead Secondary School system on Long Island. Oct 18, 2024