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Nashville Public Library Offering “I Read Banned Books” Cards to Self-Ruling Readers
The NPL hopes to give out 5,000 of the limited-edition library cards before the end of May.
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420: Weed Has Come A Long Way
Marijuana is now legal in 18 states and Washington, DC. But New York shows the most promise in righting the wrongs of the war on drugs.
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Rich Donors Support Conservative Groups in Campaign to Ban Books Addressing Race
The trend of banning books addressing race and LGBTQ+ issues is supported not only by conservative grassroots groups but also their wealthy donors.
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Ernest Kingsley Jr., Iola Evans Join Sterling K. Brown Hulu Limited Series Washington Black
Ernest Kingsley Jr. takes on the title role in the Hulu limited series starring and executive produced by the Emmy winner.
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Dr. Seuss’ Estate Pulls 6 Books From Circulation Due to Racist Imagery. Conservatives Predictably Throw a Temper Tantrum Over ‘Cancel Culture’
Another day, another instance in which conservatives find yet another meaningless battle to wage in their ongoing “culture war.” Dr. Seuss Enterprises pulled six books from publication because of their racist imagery, and you already know conservatives were quick to yell “cancel culture.” According to the Associated Press, the books And to Think I Saw…
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PageTurners: We’re in for a Helluva Literary Year
One of my New Year’s resolutions is to find joy in reading again. I had this same goal last year–and let’s face it, every year for a while now–and even felt the hope of achieving that goal when we all went into lockdown, assuming I would have plenty of time to read and get back…
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The Root Presents It's Lit!: What We Read to Get Us Through 2020
Merry Christmas or whatever you’re celebrating this holiday weekend, Bibliophiles! Understandably, you may not be able to celebrate in person with loved ones this year, but we hope you’re still finding comfort and joy—perhaps in the pages of a good book? There may not have been much to celebrate in 2020, but there was an…
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Barack Obama Revealed His Fave Books, TV and Film He Consumed in 2020 While Chillin' on A Promised Land
2020 is almost over. Soon, we’ll be embarking on a new year. Now that’s change we can believe in. Who knows what the next year will bring but now’s the time to reflect on the year that was. That’s right, it’s time for end-of-year lists. One of the most anticipated lists of the year has…