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ART Literati | Free E-Book: Welcome 2 Houston, Hip Hop Heritage in Hustle Town
“Welcome 2 Houston” by Langston Collin Wilkins vividly portrays Houston’s hip hop culture, highlighting its community roots and innovative spirit. It’s a vital examination of local identity and musical legacy.
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ART Literacy | Houston Public Library GET Lit Summer 2025!
About Houston Public Library (HPL) is offering FREE tutoring from Trice Education Resources for students in grades K-5 this summer. The Get LIT Summer Literacy Program offers thirty-minute one-on-one and group workshops in both English and Spanish at library locations across Houston. The program is designed to improve literacy skills including comprehension, phonics, phonemic awareness,…
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ART History | Join the Celebration: Schomburg Center Kicks Off 100 Years of Preserving African Diaspora History!
About On May 8, 2025, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture kicked off its centennial celebration. The center will be celebrating 100 years of collecting the global African diaspora well into 2026, inviting the public to join in on various centennial programs and exhibitions. In the meantime, visitors can explore the centennial exhibition…
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ART News | Celebrating Excellence: ART | library deco Wins Prestigious Digital Libraries Award at TCDL 2025!
ART | library deco has been awarded the Excellence in Digital Libraries Award at the 2025 Texas Conference on Digital Libraries for its significant contributions to the digital library sector and its commitment to African American culture. Founded by Dr. kYmberly Keeton, it promotes Black artistic expression through various initiatives and resources.
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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.
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ART Travel | “Archivists in BGLAM: Advancing a Collaborative Research Agenda in Chicago”
The Chief Library Curator convened a group of 35 archivists to discuss the future of archival research, highlighting African American Archives Theory. This discussion encouraged deep dialogue on evolving practices. Additionally, an editorial piece praised Chicago’s architectural beauty, emphasizing its rich history and design reflected in the city’s skyline.
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