The 2022 Trailblazers Awards Ceremony was held virtually this year with portions filmed at the Jay Estate. Honorees selected by… Read More
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2021 Trailblazers Awards Ceremony
History guides our path forward. That is the meaning behind the sankofa symbol. According to www.sankofa.org this image “used by… Read More
African American Trailblazer Awards 2020
A capacity crowd turned out for the 2020 African American Trailblazer Awards. Honorees included Dave Thomas, the dedicated guardian of one… Read More
Jay Estate Hosts 2020 Trailblazers Awards
For the seventh year running, the Jay Heritage Center hosted Westchester County’s annual Black History Month and Trailblazers Awards, sponsored… Read More
Tour and Exhibit Immerse Attendees in Westchester’s African-American History
On Saturday, September 28, 2019, more than 130 visitors poured into the African American Cemetery in Rye — for the… Read More
Preserving Westchester’s African-American Heritage: Engaging Youth & Community
County Executive George Latimer Invites you to join the Westchester County African-American Advisory Board, African-American History in Westchester Commemoration Committee… Read More
JHC Joins African-American History in Westchester Commemoration Committee
The Jay Heritage Center is honored to be a part of this important initiative, led by the Westchester County African-American… Read More
Jay Estate Hosts 20th Anniversary Trailblazers Celebration
The Jay Heritage Center was proud to host the 20th anniversary of this exceptional Black History Month event on February… Read More
Latimer Honors Trailblazers for Black History Month in Home Town of Rye
Westchester County honored four remarkable African American citizens for their professional accomplishments and community efforts at the 19th Annual Black… Read More
MLK Jr. Literary Celebration 2018
On January 15th, the Jay Heritage Center commemorated the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with their partners, the American… Read More