21 banned books to read to honor Black history all year
The first known banned book was Thomas Morton's "New English Canaan," a book published in 1637 that was banned by the Puritan ...
Fearing federal DEI policies, Waterloo schools withdrew from African American reading event
The district withdrew from the event, citing federal directives that condemn diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI. ...
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Nikole Hannah-Jones Hosts Black Read-In When Schools Wouldn’t
Nikole Hannah-Jones hosts a free African American Read-In in Waterloo, Iowa, after schools canceled the event due to ...
Book Review: ‘The Trouble of Color,’ by Martha S. Jones
A new memoir by the historian Martha S. Jones combines a trenchant analysis of race and the historical record with a homage ...
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Five books to read this year on the remarkable Dr. Vivien Thomas
Discover the inspiring story of Dr. Vivien Thomas, a pioneering African-American surgical technician who transformed heart surgery and overcame racism in the medical field.
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Revised book highlights religious freedom for African Americans
Black perspectives are essential in understanding religious freedom in the context of state-sanctioned racism and ...
Carroll students amplify Black American voices during 10th annual African American Read-In
Carroll County students amplified Black voices at 10th annual African American Read-with poetry, prose and music.
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Reflections on Black History: Preserving Black stories – We continue to rise
For this Black History Month, the Banner reached out to members of our community and asked them to share their thoughts and ...
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African American Read-In at Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County celebrates literacy, culture
The Read-In is an initiative of the National Council of Teachers of English with the goal of making literacy a significant ...