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African American Day Parade 2026

UFT members turned out under rainy skies to march with the UFT African Heritage Committee for the union’s inaugural appearance in Harlem’s historic African American Day Parade. 

UFT members lead the way with pride for the union’s inaugural appearance in the historic African American Day Parade.

UFT members lead the way with pride for the union’s inaugural appearance in the historic African American Day Parade.

Bryan Spitzer
Teacher Craylyn Dillard Skinner (center) of PS 88 in the Bronx enjoys a laugh with colleagues.

Teacher Craylyn Dillard Skinner (center) of PS 88 in the Bronx enjoys a laugh with colleagues.

Bryan Spitzer
Blowing the whistle to the sounds of classic R&B accompanying the parade is UFT Bronx Health & Safety Representative Corrine Barros.

Blowing the whistle to the sounds of classic R&B accompanying the parade is UFT Bronx Health & Safety Representative Corrine Barros.

Bryan Spitzer
Ready to stride proudly down the streets of Harlem are UFT African Heritage Committee co-Chairs Elaine Haynesworth and Zakkiyya Rock, teacher and District 3 Delegate Teresa Bello of PS 185 in Manhattan and Chapter Leader Mavis Yon of PS 156 in Brooklyn.

Ready to stride proudly down the streets of Harlem are UFT African Heritage Committee co-Chairs Elaine Haynesworth and Zakkiyya Rock, teacher and District 3 Delegate Teresa Bello of PS 185 in Manhattan and Chapter Leader Mavis Yon of PS 156 in Brooklyn.

Bryan Spitzer
Members take selfies and record the events of the day through the rain-dampened streets.

Members take selfies and record the events of the day through the rain-dampened streets.

Bryan Spitzer
Showing union pride while proudly marching is UFT District 3 Representative Elizabeth Espert.

Showing union pride while proudly marching is UFT District 3 Representative Elizabeth Espert.

Bryan Spitzer
Chapter Leader Jennifer Williams of P4Q @ PS 179, a District 75 program in Queens, Bello and school social worker Ian Griffin of PS 157 in the Bronx maintain their stride and don’t let a little rain dampen their day.

Chapter Leader Jennifer Williams of P4Q @ PS 179, a District 75 program in Queens, Bello and school social worker Ian Griffin of PS 157 in the Bronx maintain their stride and don’t let a little rain dampen their day.

Bryan Spitzer
UFT members bundle up for the chilly weather at the African American Day Parade

“Warm” is the feeling and the spirit of the day for UFT members at the African American Day Parade.

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UFT members lead the way with pride for the union’s inaugural appearance in the historic African American Day Parade.
Teacher Craylyn Dillard Skinner (center) of PS 88 in the Bronx enjoys a laugh with colleagues.
Blowing the whistle to the sounds of classic R&B accompanying the parade is UFT Bronx Health & Safety Representative Corrine Barros.
Ready to stride proudly down the streets of Harlem are UFT African Heritage Committee co-Chairs Elaine Haynesworth and Zakkiyya Rock, teacher and District 3 Delegate Teresa Bello of PS 185 in Manhattan and Chapter Leader Mavis Yon of PS 156 in Brooklyn.
Members take selfies and record the events of the day through the rain-dampened streets.
Showing union pride while proudly marching is UFT District 3 Representative Elizabeth Espert.
Chapter Leader Jennifer Williams of P4Q @ PS 179, a District 75 program in Queens, Bello and school social worker Ian Griffin of PS 157 in the Bronx maintain their stride and don’t let a little rain dampen their day.
UFT members bundle up for the chilly weather at the African American Day Parade