“We are strongest when we see the most vulnerable in our society, bear witness to their struggles, and then work to create systems to make it better.”
― Stacey Abrams, Our Time Is Now: Power, Purpose, and the Fight for a Fair America
Helpful Databases
- Gale Biography in Context This link opens in a new windowReference, periodical, and multimedia biographical resources
- Gale U.S. History in Context This link opens in a new windowInformation on people, places, events, and topics in U.S. History
- Gale eBooks This link opens in a new windowCollection of encyclopedias and reference materials (ebooks)
- Historical Newspapers This link opens in a new windowArchive coverage for the Chicago Tribune, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Chicago Defender and Hartford Courant 1765 - 1984
- Encyclopedia Britannica This link opens in a new windowThree levels of encyclopedias plus extended web and periodical coverage
Print Resources
Take a look at the book cart for these and other biographical and historical information.
An African American and Latinx History of the United States by Call Number: 305.8 ORTISBN: 9780807005934Publication Date: 2018-12-11
For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Politics by Call Number: 328.73 BRAISBN: 9781250137715Publication Date: 2018-10-02
- Library CatalogSearch the catalog for books on your topic.
Helpful Websites
- 23 Black leaders who are shaping history today2021 article
- Women of Color in Elective OfficeCenter for Women and American Politics
- 10 Modern Black Civil Rights Leaders to Follow TodayDiversity Inc.
- 14 Racial Justice Activists & Authors You Should KnowFrom Global Citizen
- After John Lewis: 21 civil rights leaders who are shaping AmericaWorld Economic Forum