On this day in history (January 22, 1931), Sam Cooke was born. He was known as the King of Soul, and "A Change is Gonna Come" became one of his biggest hits in 1964. Here is a piece on the story behind the song and its significance to the Civil Rights Movement.
Sam Cooke and the Song That 'Almost Scared Him' (via NPR)
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Monday, January 22, 2018
Monday, June 19, 2017
Happy Juneteenth!
Today is Juneteenth, the commemoration of Emancipation for Black Americans in Texas.
For a history of the holiday, read this piece from Smithsonian Magazine: "Juneteenth: Our Other Independence Day"
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Wednesday, June 7, 2017
Desegregating Southern Libraries
Thanks to Ms. Ingrid Grant for finding this article on segregation in Southern libraries. This is a topic we don't hear about often, but it's important in the history of our field of work.
Read the article here: https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2017/06/01/desegregating-libraries-american-south/
Have a happy summer! Wishing you plenty of good BBQ & lots of time to read in the sun.
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Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Commemorating Black Americans in WWI
A century ago, in April 1917, the United States entered World War I after the United Kingdom intercepted the Zimmermann Telegram. This period in United States history was an essential turning point for Black Americans. Learn more about Black Americans in World War I through the links below.
Historical Essay Sponsored by the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
Online Exhibit Curated by the Library of Congress
World War I Items in the Collection of the National Museum of African American History & Culture
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