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We are profoundly sad to report that Toni Morrison has died at the age of eighty-eight. “We die. That may be the meaning of life. But we do language. That may be the measure of our lives.” February 18, 1931 – August 5, 2019

Did you know you can take free yoga classes at the Library? Yes, you heard correctly...FREE! Sign up today! ow.ly/hUXG50wAtsv

Everyone's talking about impeachment and Clinton & Johnson as the only presidents ever impeached. But most people don't know WHY Johnson was impeached. So let me tell you the story about how not impeaching a racist president is a BIG reason why white supremacy lingers in America

That cat straight up said GET OUT!

Five jobs I’ve had. 1. Librarian’s assistant: 1986 2. Cashier at Rickel’s Lumber: 1989 3. Substitute teacher: 1995 4. High School History teacher: 1996 5. Writer since: 1998

If you missed THE MOUNTAINTOP it's now available for another week! Set during the height of America’s Civil Rights Movement Katori Hall's powerful & important play will continued to be streamed free via our YouTube channel until 22 June. Watch here >> rxtheat.re/TMT10

We welcome back author and STL native @jabariasim who will discuss his new book of poetry, STOP AND FRISK: AMERICAN POEMS, on Facebook Live at 7pm CDT on August 18. facebook.com/events/6651552…

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Me waiting on Mike Pence to actually answer the question he was asked

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Pick up one of our adult coloring kits via curbside or walk-up service at Central Library.

If you are a college senior interested in pursuing a PhD in African American, African or African Diasporan Studies, consider applying to the Schomburg-Mellon Humanities Summer Institute. The deadline is March 15, 2021. nypl.org/help/about-nyp… #SchomburgCenter

" i dont have a racist bone in my body" Well maybe the racism is in your tendons?

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Deadline approaching. Got an essay about how reading has changed your life. Win $1K. ow.ly/eMJ830dLs9K