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Betty Liggins, civil rights leader, community activist, dies
Tucson mourns civil right leader and local activist Betty Liggins. Get the full story about her legacy on Tucson.com.
Children's Books Worth Your Time!
New kids' fiction and non-fiction are written by Black authors and/or feature Black individuals, hot off the presses, courtesy of Kindred!
African Americans in the Great Outdoors
Frequenting state and national parks is one of my favorite things to do. My family finds that there are few of my culture or hue present.
Arizona Illustrated: Barbara Lewis
Barbara Lewis, Vice President of the Dunbar Board and President of the Archive Committee, speaks about her time at the Dunbar School.
As a librarian (and, specifically, a children's librarian), I have read MANY MANY MANY books. Some of them have really moved me. This one actually gave…
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Marian Anderson's Gold-Trimmed Jacket
On April 9, 1939, Marian Anderson sang a concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial after being turned away from Constitution Hall.
Children's Books Worth Your Time
New children's fiction and non-fiction titles that are written by Black authors and/or feature Black individuals.
Books Worth Your Time!
New titles that are written by Black authors /or feature Black characters, hot off the presses, selected by the members of Kindred!
Black Girls Rock!
For strong, Black girls who will one day grow into strong, Black women - these books are for you!
Social Justice for Kids
Resources for kids covering a range of social-justice topics.
This story made me smile the whole way through. It reminded me of the times I would accompany my brother when he went Al's Barbershop on Saturday mornings…
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Celebrating the Black community
"When folks see that change, they want to use the library, they want to come in, they want to embrace us just like we want to embrace them."
Interview with Kindred about One Book
Two members of our Kindred team were interviewed about One Book, One Community. Listen in to find out about our 2019 community read!
Overlooked: Obituaries in NYT
The New York Times has a special online edition with obituaries of remarkable Black men and women who were overlooked in the past.
Celebrating Black Excellence!
Celebrate the achievements of these notable Black men and women!
Black History Month Books for Kids
February is Black History Month! These books, perfect for younger readers, celebrate the lives and achievements of Black men and women.
