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2/25: Renaissance Gala - Celebrating Black Excellence

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.


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