Tag: Black History Month

  • Libraries Honor Black History Month

    Libraries Honor Black History Month

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    Miles Dame

    February is Black History Month and to celebrate the Furman Libraries have several displays featuring black scientists, artists, and authors. Each library location has a unique display or exhibit so be sure to visit each one before they’re changed. Keep reading for a brief description of the displays at each location. Sanders Science Library The…

  • Overlooked No More

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    eyoung

    Since 1851, The New York Times has published thousands of obituaries, capturing the lives and legacies of people who have influenced the world in which we live. But many important figures were left out. These remarkable black men and women never received obituaries in The New York Times – until now. Their stories have been…

  • On Display: Black History Month

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    eyoung

    Titles include: Selma : the bridge to the ballot Africans in America: America’s journey through slavery The Underground Railroad Spies of Mississippi Black sugar Roads to Memphis The untold story of Emmett Louis Till The Black Panthers : vanguard of the revolution February one 4 little girls Paul Robeson: speak of me as I am…

  • ARTstor Celebrates Black History Month

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    eyoung

    ARTstor Digital Library is highlighting several of their collections throughout February in honor of Black History Month.  The ARTstor Digital Library consists of more than one million images covering art, architecture, and archaeology.  It can be accessed by visiting the library’s list of All Databases. Magnum Photos Collection  Magnum photographers have produced some of the…