Sketch of Life: Children’s Biographies of Noteworthy Asian Pacific Americans
by Michelle Lee, Young Adult Librarian, Riverside Library
May 30, 2018
Inspirational biographies never go out of style. As part of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, kids can learn more about eight notable people who defied racism and made their mark in the arts, film, sports, and more.
Celebrating Law Day: The 14th Amendment & NYPL's Electronic Resources
by NYPL Staff
May 3, 2017
This week, The New York Public Library is celebrating Law Day by focusing on arguably the most impactful amendment to the United States Constitution—the 14th Amendment.
A Reading List for America
by Maira Liriano, Associate Chief Librarian, JBH Research and Reference Division, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
July 12, 2016
A reading list in response to recent events and to help foster literacy of the American Black experience.
Telling Claudette Colvin's Important Civil Rights Story
by Candice Frederick
December 17, 2015
Erika Paul, Pre-Professional in our Jean Blackwell Hutson Research and Reference Division, reflects on the significance of Civil Rights pioneer Claudette Colvin through a new display—sixty years after her courageous yet understated act.
An Interview With Titus Kaphar
by Ladi'Shasha Jones, Public Programs Coordinator, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
March 6, 2015
Artist Titus Kaphar and The Jerome Project makes those impacted by our criminal justice system visible and human rather than statistics of mass incarceration and criminalization.
Booktalking "The Case for Loving: The Fight for Interracial Marriage" by Selina Alko
by Miranda McDermott, Harry Belafonte 115th Street Library
February 24, 2015
Richard Loving and Mildred Jeter were living a fulfilled and happy life in Virginia. They wanted to turn their relationship into the committed partnership of marriage, but in 1958 in Virginia, interracial marriage was illegal.
200 Adult Literacy Students See 'Selma'
by Elaine Sohn, Site Advisor, Adult Learning Center, Aguilar Library
February 17, 2015
Because of the generosity of an Aguilar volunteer tutor, almost 200 Harlem, Aguilar and St. Agnes students, staff and volunteers had the opportunity to see Selma on Wednesday and Thursday, February 11 and 12 at the Magic Johnson Theater in Harlem.
Children's Titles to Commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day
by Lilian Calix
January 16, 2015
Here are some of the many titles in our collection to help children learn about the accomplishments of Dr. King in the fight for racial justice and civil rights. Our list includes both print and e-books, graphic novels, dvds and Spanish-language titles.
Selma Reading List
by Lynn Lobash, Manager of Reader Services
January 9, 2015
A reading list for all ages to accompany the movie Selma.
TeachNYPL: World War II and the Double V Campaign (Gr. 10-12)
by Felice Piggott
November 12, 2013
"The Pittsburgh Courier drew its inspiration for the Double V campaign from a letter by James G. Thompson of Wichita, Kansas, published in the January 31, 1942 issue. Thompson, in his letter titled 'Should I Sacrifice to Live 'Half American?',' advocated for a 'double VV' for a dual victory over enemies to the country and enemies—opposed to equality, justice, and democracy—at home. In its next issue, on February 7, the Courier displayed Double V drawings emphasizing the theme 'Democracy, At Home, Abroad.' The paper announced the Double V
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