Mahnaz Dar
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How To Be an Antiracist
With Stamped from the Beginning, Kendi proved himself a first-rate historian. Here, his willingness to turn the lens on himself marks him as a courageous activist, leading the way to a more equitable society.
Merriam-Webster in the Age of Social Media
At a talk at the New York Public Library, Peter Sokolowski, the dictionary's editor at large, discussed Merriam-Webster's evolution and the power of its online presence.
The Best Reference Books of the Year
Though reference works are generally thought to be purely informational, no book is free from its author’s point of view. Many of the titles this year demonstrate that reference can take a stand.
Best Free Reference Websites and Apps
What's better than free? Our resident InfoDocket guru curates 2018's best gratis reference sites and apps.
Robin DiAngelo on Confronting White Fragility | ALA Midwinter
Author and activist Robin DiAngelo explained that grappling with racism can be uncomfortable for white people—but it's crucial to dismantling systemic oppression.
The Sopranos Sessions
Cataloging Creepy-Crawlies | Q&A
Testifying to the Power of Hip-Hop at the New York Public Library
At New York Public Library's Schomburg Center, artists and writers convened to discuss an iconic image in rap history and celebrate a recent book collecting images of hip-hop artists.