Quote by Jacqueline Woodson: “There is something so deeply visceral about libraries for me-rooms and rooms full of people dreaming and remembering.” There is a tall bookcase full of books and Kim Taehyung is seated looking to his right, wearing a floral jacket and orange pants.

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Jacqueline Woodson, born this day
February 12, 1963

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#BHM Day 11
Dr. Carter G. Woodson founded Negro History Week in 1926, which was the 2nd week of February. He is known as the Father of Black History. In 1976, BHM was established.

‘The Librarians’ Review: A Powerful Documentary About American Book Bans — and the Heroes Who Battle Them Kim A. Snyder's film spotlights the librarians on the front line of the culture war waged by right-wingers in certain American states.

We don’t want to be “superheroes,” we just want to do our jobs, teach our kids , and help our communities, but, in today’s America, we are called to put on the capes 📚 www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

Thailand: Couples wed in a riot of colour as same-sex marriage becomes legal - BBC News LGBT couples now have the same rights as any other couple - the culmination of a decades-long campaign.

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Congratulations, Thailand❕🎊

Remembering Matthew Shepard Matthew Shepard was entrusted to the Cathedral 20 years after his death. Here, in the safety of the Cathedral, he has a home and pilgrims have a place to honor him.

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Matthew Shepard to be Interred at Washington National Cathedral - Matthew Shepard Foundation CONTACT Tony Franquiz West End Strategy Team cathedral@westendstrategy.com (202) 776-7700 Matthew Shepard to be Interred at Washington National Cathedral Family of the Wyoming student, who was murdere...

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Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde presided over Matthew Shepard’s celebration of life. 🕯️

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Coming in 2025❕🐰🎈🧦🥣🧶🐭🌝💌

Judith Butler: Breaking down why people fear gender Podcast Episode · Bookends with Mattea Roach · 2025-01-12 · 40m

Unbelievably proud to have brought this (sadly very timely) conversation with THE Judith Butler to public radio. You can listen here, or on Spotify, or wherever fine podcasts are found ✨

Today in 1946, Viola Desmond was dragged out of a movie theatre in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, injuring her hip.
She was charged by police after she refused to move from the main floor to the balcony where Black patrons sat.
Her case sparked the modern Canadian civil rights movement.