Today we observe Juneteenth as a University holiday, celebrating the end of slavery in the United States more than two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Celebrate Juneteenth with a good book from the Juneteenth Collection Highlight curated by Lindsey Baker, the humanities librarian for the Department of Black Studies, and Dr. Philip V. McHarris, an assistant professor in the department. “Each book has been chosen for its ability to illuminate aspects of this journey, whether through the lens of history, personal narratives, or exploration of Black experience and resistance,” says Dr. McHarris. These titles are on display on the first floor of the Rush Rhees Library through June 30. View the list: https://lnkd.in/ePnCiYKs
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Reflect on the significance of Black History Month and write about someone from Black history that deeply inspires you. Click the link to explore this writing prompt further → https://lnkd.in/gupwKmn8 #WritingPrompt #WritingPrompts #DraftSparks
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Pro tip: Explore Black history beyond February; it’s an integral part of American History. Dive into our history through books, documentaries, and our lived experiences. Be a consistent ally, even when it’s inconvenient. #blackhistory #blackhistory365
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Do you know the true origins of Black History Month? This week's recommended resource is ASALH: Association for the Study of African American Life and History. Check out their beautiful downloadable PDF on The Origins of Black History Month by Daryl Michael Scott. Their downloadable PDF is available here: https://lnkd.in/gCP9pAyY #BlackHistoryMonth #StepUpforEquity #EquityMatters
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In the spirit of chromatic black™ History Month, we invite you to don a pair of metaphorical spectacles – our chromatic black frames' – to view the contributions of the Diaporic community in a new light. These frames aren't just lenses; they are tools to magnify, clarify, and celebrate the vast and varied contributions of Black folks to the greater narrative of history, culture, and human progress. As we embrace the spirit of chromatic black™ History Month, we draw inspiration from the words of Eduardo Galeano, who profoundly reminds us of the power dynamics at play in history: a system that often dictates, in the name of humanity, who is remembered and who is forgotten. In light of this insight, we have taken on the challenge of curating a list of individuals whose stories are not just remarkable but also represent the essence of what it means to be disruptively chromatic.
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For Black History Month, we’re shining a spotlight on our journal Slavery & Abolition, the only journal devoted in its entirety to a discussion of the demographic, socio-economic, historical, and psychological aspects of human bondage from the ancient period to the present. We asked Gad Heuman, who recently marked 40 years as Editor of the journal, why he thinks it’s important that we have a journal about this topic: “Post-slave studies deals with the aftermath of slavery. Slavery itself was vitally important but so were its long-term effects. Since we are still dealing with some of these effects, it is important to have a journal that addresses the complex history of slavery as well as its aftermath.” Browse the latest issue here: https://lnkd.in/eykTkE4k Browse open access articles here: https://lnkd.in/etF4_247 #BlackHistoryMonth
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A leader with a dynamic view.
Born #OnThisDay in 1868, W.E.B. Du Bois was a historian, sociologist, novelist, and editor. Considered one of the premier African American intellectuals of the 20th century, Du Bois earned bachelor's degrees from both Fisk and Harvard University. He continued his education at Harvard, earning a master's degree and becoming the first African American to earn a Ph.D. from the university. While teaching at Atlanta University (Clark Atlanta University), Du Bois published "The Philadelphia Negro: A Social Study," a work commissioned by the University of Pennsylvania. This became the first sociological case study of the Black community and propelled Du Bois’ writing career and public profile. W.E.B. Du Bois also produced speculative fiction short stories that invoked sci-fi realities and Afrofuturist themes to further express this condition of the Black experience. In “The Comet” (1920), Du Bois created one of the first works of Afrofuturist literature, with his dystopic, science fiction narrative serving as an allegory for the destructive capabilities of racism. Explore our new Searchable Museum story about W.E.B. Du Bois’ presentation on Black Life in 1900 to the 1900 Paris Exposition, a world fair featuring the innovations of the new century. Among the many presentations, “The Exhibit of American Negroes” stood out: https://bit.ly/4bJLq90 #APeoplesJourney #NMAAHCFutures #BlackHistoryMonth 📸 Courtesy of Scurlock Studio Records, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
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