NATIONAL POETRY MONTH 2024
Take a moment to rewind and catch up on the latest updates in the art library – now archived.
Get a free Official National Poetry Month Poster. Featuring artwork by Jack Wong, and lines from “blessing the boats” by Lucille Clifton.
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ART Film | RSVP: BAP Dallas will host the June session of its monthly series, screening “They Cloned Tyrone” at Spacy Microcinem
About Attendees are invited to watch the film and participate in a rigorous discussion about its commentary on the state of Black America, Black consciousness, and the challenges facing Black individuals everywhere. Local BAP members will share insights on critically consuming media and efforts to develop a collective Black consciousness through various perspectives. The event…
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ART Repository | part of June Jordan Papers. Folder: “The Sisterhood 1977”
The ART | library deco team discovered a significant public domain image, showcasing influential figures like June Jordan and Toni Morrison, now added to their digital repository for public access.
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ART Writing | Final Call for Essays: Black Women in Librarianship: Voices from the African Diaspora
Submissions for the collection “Black Women in Librarianship: Voices from the African Diaspora” are welcomed until July 23, 2025, highlighting achievements of Black women in various library-related fields.
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ART Research | Preserve Your Legacy: Join Us Memorial Day for “Black Lineage, Bold Legacies” Virtual Genealogy Workshop
Black Lineage, Bold Legacies is an interactive genealogy workshop on May 26, 2025, focused on preserving African American family history by downloading vital records and learning about a 2026 Ghana trip.
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ART Messages | Honoring a Legacy: Share Your Gratitude for Dr. Carla Hayden, Former Librarian of Congress
President Trump dismissed Dr. Carla Hayden, the first female African American Librarian of Congress, sparking controversy and criticism over the politically motivated termination before her term’s conclusion.
Cover Image Courtesy, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division, The New York Public Library. (1893). Phillis Wheatley Retrieved from https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47da-7329-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99
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