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Black History Month | Harlem Renaissance

Submitted by library on February 18, 2015 - 8:00am

The Harlem Renaissance was an artistic movement that spanned the 1920s, a period that saw a tremendous outpouring of black cultural expression. Read more about the Harlem Renaissance on Wikipedia.

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Black History Month | Music

Submitted by library on February 16, 2015 - 5:00pm

Encyclopedia of African American Music
View this book online by clicking "Online Access" after following the linked title.
Readings in Black American Music
Available in the 3rd floor Stacks: ML3556.S75

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On Display in the Library: Conflict and Controversy in Media

Submitted by Victoria Billings on February 13, 2015 - 4:13pm

Free speech is a core American value, one of the first rights defended in our Bill of Rights. But what does freedom of speech mean? What sort of speech deserves defending? And how far should we go to defend it?

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On Display in the Library: Sport and Spectacle

Submitted by Christine on February 9, 2015 - 9:20am

Athletics and sports are filled with physical drama and excitement, making them an excellent topic for film and visual media. Our 2nd floor display case highlights a sample of films, streaming video and graphic novels available through the SSU Library that deal with sports, athletes and exercise from many different angles.

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Black History Month | Rosa Parks

Submitted by library on February 4, 2015 - 8:00am

People always say that I didn't give up my seat because I was tired ... the only tired I was, was tired of giving in.

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New Books for February

Submitted by library on February 3, 2015 - 10:20am

We've got lots of great new books this month for your perusal. Come browse our New Books and Popular Reading shelves on the second floor of the Library. Some of our new books include

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On Display in the Library: Race and Gender in Baseball

Submitted by Victoria Billings on January 30, 2015 - 4:13pm

Part of baseball's history is the legacy of discrimination in the sport. In the 19th century, the first color line was created, barring black men from playing with white men. Black athletes went on to form their own leagues until Jackie Robinson broke that color barrier in 1947. In the early 20th century, women were banned from playing professional baseball with men.

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Reserve a Study Room Online

Submitted by library on January 27, 2015 - 1:27pm

Did you know you can book study rooms online in the University Library? It's easy, and it's the best way to ensure your group will have a place to work in the Library.

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Discover Greatness tells stories of segregation in baseball

Submitted by Victoria Billings on January 23, 2015 - 11:10am

Discover Greatness: An Illustrated History of the Negro Baseball Leagues Jan. 20, 2015 - March 15, 2015