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Teaching Black History in Our Schools
Jesse Hamilton
February 19, 2018
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Last summer, I hosted a hackathon for middle school students at Medgar Evers College. Picture 40 enthusiastic young people ready to learn about coding, computer science, and technology, along with CodeEd educators and the welcoming college staff.
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Senator Hamilton, "I Stand for Student Aid"
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Senator Hamilton sponsors Annual Purim Party with Avos U Banim
February 28, 2015
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