Saturday, December 20, 2025

Works of Fiction on Black Children and Libraries

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Looking for books about libraries featuring children and teens as the central characters? Please consider checking out some of the titles be...
Saturday, December 6, 2025

Children's Books on the History of African Americans and Libraries

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Explore these notable titles to introduce children to the history of African Americans and their contributions to libraries: Bolte, Mari.  D...
Saturday, November 29, 2025

Some Books on Black-Owned Bookstores: A Short List

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In celebration of Black-owned bookstores, here is a short list of fiction and non-fiction titles on the subject: Non-Fiction Adams, Char.  B...
Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Julia Bullock Gaddy (1921-2010): Librarian at Hampton Institute and the Detroit Public Library

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Julia Bullock Gaddy was born Julia Amanda Bullock on September 3, 1921, in Boston, Massachusetts to Matthew Washington Bullock and Katherin...
Saturday, August 31, 2024

Guest Post: Remembering A Legend: Bobbie Smith (1932-2022)

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Today's post is a special guest post by Dele C. Ladejobi: Remembering A Legend: Bobbie Smith  May 5, 1932 - July 20, 2022  b y  Dele...
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Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Dr. Dock Alexander Boyd (1939-2011): Director, Library Science Professor, Past ALA Council Member, and Past President of BCALA

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Originally from Williston, South Carolina, Dr. Dock Alexander Boyd was born on October 5, 1939, to Alexander and Octoria Boyd. He was the ol...
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Sunday, July 7, 2024

Curley C. Jones (1941-2015) and the University of Utah's J. Willard Marriott Library

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Curley C. Jones was the first African American professional librarian to work for the University of Utah, where he served for 39 years befor...