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@PopHistories She is still killing the runway!

grace jones, 1995 photographed by greg gorman

@PopHistories Just finished her book.

cher at the 56th academy awards, 1984 photographed by ron galella #Oscars

Come dance and celebrate!

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of poetry during National Poetry Month. Celebrate the transformative power of poetry with AARL's handpicked selection for April 2024. Join us on this poetic journey and discover the magic of language and imagination!

Dark Agoras: Insurgent Black Social Life and the Politics of Place. @JTRoane in virtual conversation with me about his fantastic book, hosted by Charis Books and @AubAveLibrary last year. youtu.be/4vAfan99Oh4?si…

Last night's conversation on "The Book of James" is now available on our YouTube Channel. youtu.be/VYwNrS5UEok?si…

Celebrate the remarkable achievements of black women in American history this Women’s History Month with a specially curated collection of titles. Join us in honoring and promoting the exploration, recognition, and festivities surrounding their invaluable contributions.

Discover and embrace the incredible journey of self-discovery with this handpicked collection of books, specially curated to honor and commemorate Black Artists at AARL.

Discover the captivating world of Children's and Young Adult Literature crafted by the talented Kwame Alexander. These and other works are available in our Reference collection. Visit our website for more information.

In the month of February, The Auburn Avenue Research Library celebrates the life and legacy of Reggae music legend Bob Marley. These and other items are available in our Reference Collection. For the full bibliography check out our website. #bobmarley #reggae #rasta #jamaica

This Saturday @chariscircle ⁠ · Black Women Taught Us: An Intimate History of Black Feminism--Dr. Jenn M. Jackson (@jennmjackson) in conversation with Forrest Evans (@favoritelibrarian)⁠ Feb 3 2024 - 7:30pm to 8:30pm | Virtual

We celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. the books featured in this advisory, and many others are available in our reference collection.

We have a January full of interesting programs. Mark your calendars! Check our website for more details.

Celebrate the seventh and final principle of Kwanzaa with us; Imani (Faith): To believe with all our hearts in our people, our parents, our teachers, our leaders, and the righteousness and victory of our struggle. Happy New Year! #kwanzaa #tradition #imani #faith #community

Celebrate the sixth principle of Kwanzaa with us; Kuumba (Creativity): To do always as much as we can, in the way we can, in order to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it. #kwanzaa #tradition #kuumba #creativity #community #blackexellence

Celebrate the fifth principle of Kwanzaa with us; Nia (Purpose): To make our collective vocation the building and developing of our community in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness. #kwanzaa #tradition #nia #purpose #community #restore #blackexellence

Celebrate the fourth principle of Kwanzaa with us: Ujamaa (Cooperative economics): To build and maintain our own stores, shops, and other businesses and to profit from them together. #kwanzaa #tradition #ujamaa #economy #cooperation #community

Celebrate the third principle of Kwanzaa with us: Ujima (Collective work and responsibility): To build and maintain our community together and make our brothers' and sisters' problems our problems and to solve them together.

This Saturday.