YLSI presents to you “Rising from the Sandy Ground!” This event is meant to shine light on Sandy Ground’s lesser known history as well as begin a fundraiser to support the Sandy Ground Historical Society. We will highlight black culture by portraying artwork from members of the community, a presentation on Sandy Ground presented by our featured guest Ms. Julie Roberts enjoined by leadership, our ideas on how to raise money for Sandy Ground as well as create further urgency to add the influential history of Sandy Ground to the New York State curriculum.We will also highlight different panelists that will expound upon the history of their organization and their own contributions to black history. The featured panelists are Yolanda R. Scott, President of the Delta Sigma Theta Staten Island Alumnae Chapter and Dominique Sharpton, National Director of Membership of the National Action Network. Please join us as we embark upon the journey of learning our rich history of the past and present times as well as help us create lasting history for the future generations to come.