Celebrating Cultural Heritage & Observances
2/25: Renaissance Gala - Celebrating Black Excellence
Posted on: February 1, 2023
Join us in celebration of Black History Month. Dinner, entertainment, and awards will be included!
Closing, Special Thanks, and a Word About Food
Posted on: February 28, 2021
Closing, Special Thanks, and a Word About Food
Spoken Word Performance: Cari Clark
Posted on: February 27, 2021
We are honored to present a spoken word performance from Cari Clark. Cari Clark is a native of Syracuse NY who's passion for poetry has giving her platforms in various spaces such as local and international radio in South Africa, woman's conferences throughout NY state and Georgia and much more. She is also one of the co-founders of the Tubman theater group out of Auburn public theater where she has performed both original and familiar stage plays. Her desire is to continue to uplift, enlighten, and motivate through poetry art and theater.
Talented and Thriving
Posted on: February 26, 2021
A talent show by kids in Upstate’s Sickle Cell program.
Shaped by Family: Richard and Daryll C. Dykes, PhD, MD, JD
Posted on: February 25, 2021
Upstate orthopedic surgeon Daryll C. Dykes, PhD, MD, JD, and his father, Rychard Dykes, discuss the complex history of their bi-racial family.
Shaped By Family: Dajanae Worley
Posted on: February 24, 2021
Upstate’s Dajanae Worley shares how her grandmothers and parents raised her to see herself as a beautiful, strong Black woman.
Employee Contribution Award: Harry E. Taylor PhD
Posted on: February 23, 2021
Harry E. Taylor, PhD, assistant professor of Microbiology and Immunology, receives the Black History Community Contribution award for his research on HIV and its interaction with the immune system. Presented by Sharon Brangman, MD, chair, Department of Geriatrics.
Shaped by Family: Harry E. Taylor, PhD
Posted on: February 22, 2021
Upstate's Harry E. Taylor, PhD discusses how his biological and academic family were pillars for him to stand on and achieve things his ancestors never would have dreamed were possible.
Shaped by Family: Sarah Loguen Fraser, MD
Posted on: February 21, 2021
Today, we are sharing stories and information about Syracuse's own Sarah Loguen Fraser
Community Contribution Award: Richard and Betty Levy
Posted on: February 19, 2021
Richard Levy and his late wife, Betty, receive the Black History Community Contribution award for their civil rights efforts, connections with Upstate and support of the CNY Equity project.