Oral Histories of the Nyacks: Race, Gender, and Community-Building

Women often play critical roles in the formation, growth, peristence, and transformation of communities, especially black communities. The oral histories of Laura, Edith, Maria, Zandria, Miriam and Rachel, provide insight into the role of race and gender on community-building for Nyack and beyond. By reading the histories of these Nyack residents we see the important role that women have played in the black community. Learn more about these powerful women in this special edition which includes a bonus interview with a long time Nyack resident named, Domingo. Enjoy!