A Passionate Mind in Relentless Pursuit – a new book on Mary McLeod Bethune

A Passionate Mind in Relentless Pursuit: The Vision of Mary McLeod Bethune By Noliwe Rooks (@noliwerooks). Penguin Press. 208 pages. Out Jul. 23.  Mary McLeod Bethune (1875-1955) stands as a towering figure in the annals of  American history, renowned for her pioneering work in education and her unwavering advocacy for racial and gender equity. Born into a … Continue reading A Passionate Mind in Relentless Pursuit – a new book on Mary McLeod Bethune

New Book Release from Nell Irvin Painter

Historian Nell Irvin Painter Nell Irvin Painter   (photo by Dwight Carter, 2019) I Just Keep Talking—A Life in Essays by Nell Irvin Painter. Nell’s newest book (to be published April 23, 2024 by Doubleday) is a comprehensive new collection of essays spanning art, politics, and the legacy of racism that shapes American history as we know it. I … Continue reading New Book Release from Nell Irvin Painter