Tomorrow we will be closing out the semester. We will be open from 8AM - 4PM.
Remember you can always drop your books in the drop box for us to check back in. The box is open as long as the building is open.
TODAY, Wednesday, March 31st the physical building of the library will be closed but our services will continue as the library staff will be working from home. Please email [email protected] on March 31 if you have research needs.
A Black and Indian American woman named Kamala will be our Vice President. We are the first generation of Americans who will be able to respectfully say Madam Vice President.
Now let’s be the first generation of Americans to root out sexism and racism.
Looking at Black voters in Milwaukee, Detroit, Philadelphia, and Atlanta, it's striking that people who have been treated the worst by our democracy consistently do the most to save it.
Lots of people are rediscovering and re-sharing this post this morning, so I’m putting it again here.
Listen to @esglaude. Really take in his words.
The work we have ahead of us is deep, and transcends elections. It always has been. And we are called to do it.
The last time I felt this way was before my cancer surgery. It could go either way: the new beginning of life or death. All I remember telling myself was no matter what, I’m going to fight because no matter what there will be a fight. This steeled me then. This steels me now.
The Democrats now have a presidential ticket that reflects the American people better than the GOP ticket and every presidential ticket in US history. It’s not everything. It’s not the crushing of racism + sexism. It’s not the freeing of Black womanhood. But it can be the start.
55 years ago today, we were beaten, tear gassed, and trampled by horses. I thought I saw death. I thought I was going to die. I don't know how I made it back, but I know we cannot rest. We cannot become weary. We must keep pushing and pulling and find a way to get in the way.