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
Scattered and Fugitive Things
Dear Readers, When we consider knowledge production, the archives are an important part of our work. It is through the archival research that we locate original items and information. Who identifies, examines and analyzes the value of historical African Americans? We would like to share this forthcoming publication regarding Black archival collections. This feminist author's … Continue reading Scattered and Fugitive Things
Misogynoir to Mishpat Research Network 