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What book has captured your attention lately? With Juneteenth just around the corner, take some time to consider the following from the Smithsonian's recommended list. https://lnkd.in/eMWjanxE

10 noteworthy books for May

Sharing this call for chapters with my network for reach more on this project below. #BlackMothers #Othermothers #Kinships #Blackwoman #BlackScholars #Intersectionality This book seeks to highlight the narratives, perspectives, and realities of Black mother scholarship. This work extends upon the existing scholarship of generations of Black women scholars who have illuminated the multidimensional impact of gender and race on Black women in institutions of higher education. Their work illustrates the various ways our voices are underrepresented, misrepresented, and all together silenced as we counter normative understandings of knowledge production, Black womanhood, and motherhood within white supremacist spaces. In opposition to this silencing, the voices of the Black women must be at the forefront of defining and conceptualizing how institutional policies and practices can support the intersectional experiences of Black mother scholarship.

Librarians play a vital role in shaping the world of research and knowledge access. In this Q&A, we learn how librarians helped Angeline Djampou in her academic and professional journey. Read more here: https://ow.ly/TP1l50PS91e

It is never too early to start a conversation with your children about race. These books demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and universal human values: https://bit.ly/3gLGljM

It is never too early to start a conversation with your children about race. These books demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and universal human values: https://bit.ly/3gLGljM | https://lnkd.in/gDXSJ7vn

It is never too early to start a conversation with your children about race. These books demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and universal human values: https://bit.ly/3gLGljM | https://lnkd.in/dWHcGY4R

Where would writers be without readers? Where would readers be without libraries? What would a library be without librarians? Check out today's post about some of the most influential librarians in the United States on the Reed, Write, & Create blog in honor of National Librarians Day. #librarians #librarianappreciationday

Small ways you can celebrate Juneteenth Day - - Take some time to learn the history of today. - Support Black-owned businesses. - Read books by Black authors. - Teach your children about the importance of today. I’m sure there’s lots more. I’m no expert and am on a learning journey myself, but I will strive to do my best to learn and love. #juneteenth #learnandgrow #educate

Episode 37 is in the books! Take a listen and Cletis Allen, Ed.D and I discuss transitioning out of the traditional teaching space, making space for Black educators, family and friend support, and what you should know if you are interested in being an education consultant. #Blackeducatorsbewell #retentionbeforerecruitment #believeBlackeducators #racialbattlefatigue