In this Let’s Talk About It blog, I want to reflect on the surge of interest in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) that followed the murder of George Floyd in 2020. Before this, in librarianship, DEI was often seen as an optional topic, a “nice-to-have” rather than a necessity. When the shift happened, I couldn’t… Continue reading Let’s Talk About It: DEI in 2025
Hey everyone! This is my Journal Club with Jamia January 2025 vlog post. Today, I’m diving into a thought-provoking article that sheds light on the experiences of mid-career academic librarians of color. Titled "Are We Still Here at Mid-Career?: A Qualitative Analysis of the Experiences of Academic Librarians of Color" by Brittani Sterling, Brittany Paloma… Continue reading Journal Club with Jamia: January 2025
Today’s Must-Read Monday blog post is about The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together by Heather McGhee, the latest book I’ve finished—and let me tell you, it didn’t disappoint. Written by yet another brilliant Black woman, this book dives deep into the ways racism doesn’t just harm Black… Continue reading Must Read Monday: 11.25.24
Today's "Must Read Book” blog post is all about Kiley Reid because this author deserves the spotlight! Normally, my reading list leans toward nonfiction, but when I dive into fiction, I seek stories centering on marginalized characters, especially Black people, and Reid delivers. For this post, I’m featuring two books by Reid that blew me… Continue reading Must Read Monday: 10.28.24
Hello! It has been way too long since I have posted here. Unfortunately, I have written this statement more often than I would like. However, these last four years have been so different for me because I have been trying to prioritize myself and my professional goals. I had to remember that I initially created… Continue reading Self-Study
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