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Tag Archives: race
Ta-Nehisi Coates Race in America talk 11/29
Ta-Nehisi Coates, senior editor for The Atlantic, will talk about “The Beautiful Struggle and Changing Meanings of Race in America” on Mon., Nov. 29, @7pm in the Irvin L. Young Auditorium. This Campus/Community Reading Initiative is also the last fall … Continue reading
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New Stuff Tuesday – October 12
In Brown’s Wake: Legacies of America’s Educational Landmark by Martha Minow KF4155 .M56 2010 New Book Island, 2nd floor Whenever I log onto Campus Research to look for court cases, I notice the quick links on the left to seminal … Continue reading
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New Stuff Tuesday – September 21
Diversity Paradox: Immigration and the Color Line in 21st Century America by Jennifer Lee & Frank Bean JV6475 .L38 2010 New Book Island, 2nd floor Diversity is very much a part of our society, including our campus. The convergence of … Continue reading
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New Stuff Tuesday – September 29
A World of Gangs: Armed Young Men and Gangsta Culture By John Hagedorn HV6437 .H34 2008 New Book Island, 2nd floor As I was catching up on all of the day’s important news through my Facebook news feeds, a few … Continue reading
New Stuff Tuesday – November 25
Punishment and Inequality in America by Bruce Western HV9471 .W47 2006 New Book Island, 2nd floor With news breaking about President Bush’s latest round of presidential pardons, this week’s featured title seemed appropriate to highlight the nation’s justice system. Western, … Continue reading