Delgado Speaks At Kingston Black History Month Kick-Off Celebration

KINGSTON, NY — This afternoon, U.S. Representative Antonio Delgado (NY-19) joined the community for the Black History Month Kick-Off Celebration at the YMCA of Kingston and Ulster County. 

“Black History Month celebrates the life, legacy, and achievements of African Americans across our country,” said Delgado. “Our region has a rich history of black leaders stretching back hundreds of years—including Ulster County’s own Sojourner Truth, who I was honored to recognize during a speech on the House floor last year. Today’s kick-off celebration was an opportunity to highlight and celebrate the contributions of black Americans in Ulster County and across upstate New York. I encourage everyone to check out the programming, lectures, and performances held throughout our county this month.”

This afternoon’s Black History Month Kick-Off event at the Kingston YMCA was hosted by Harambee and Ubaka Hill. The event included performances by a number of county organizations including The Center for Creative Education, MyKingstonKids, Pook!, and more.