Exploring Collections Management and More at the Libraries
The Washington University Libraries are thrilled to welcome Darian Dickerson and Lauren Lee as our 2023 Summer Diversity Interns. Chosen...
Tag: Diversity
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Arab American Writers in the Libraries
We mark National Arab American Heritage Month in April by highlighting books that explore the culture, heritage, experiences, and lives... -
New Books to Read During Women’s History Month
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Washington University Libraries are highlighting some recently published books that tell stories of... -
Notable Books to Celebrate Black History Month
In celebration of Black History Month, the Washington University Libraries are sharing book recommendations on the subject of critical race... -
New Rosa Parks Documentary Uses Rare Footage from the Jack Willis Collection
Johanna Hamilton and Yoruba Richen’s new documentary The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks is an adaptation of Jeanne Theoharis’s biography of... -
Introduction to The White Allies Handbook
I wrote The White Allies Handbook: 4 Weeks to Join the Racial Justice Fight for Black Women after leading a racial justice... -
Rarely Seen Interview with Nichelle Nichols
The galaxy lost a star on Sunday, July 31st. Actor and performer Nichelle Nichols passed away at the age of... -
Art in Dark Times: Japanese American Artist Chiura Obata
A new exhibition at John M. Olin Library, Chiura Obata, an Artist Behind Barbed Wire: 80 Years After the Incarceration, highlights... -
What’s Missing From the Wall? A Spotlight on Race and Representation
The exhibition Counter/Narratives: (Re)presenting Race & Ethnicity juxtaposes and pairs paintings, artifacts, video, and sculptural elements to create a powerful antithesis... -
‘One Book One Community’ Reading at Ladue School District
This fall, our neighboring community, Ladue School District, kicked off a new “One Book One Community” book club for its... -
Cataloging with a DEI Lens
In the summer and fall of 2020, a nationwide outpouring of grief and outrage over ongoing violence against Black men... -
Banned Books from our Special Collections
Banned Books Week is an annual awareness campaign promoted by the American Library Association (ALA) that celebrates the freedom to...