Digital Book Display: Star Wars Day

May the Fourth be with you! MacEwan Library has an amazing treasure trove of materials on Star Wars, from books (online and in the library) to streaming music. Disappointed you will not be!
Ebooks:
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David Brin and Matthew Woodring Stover – Star Wars on Trial: Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Debate the Most Popular Science Fiction Films of All Time
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Douglas Brode and Leah Deyneka – Sex, Politics, and Religion in Star Wars: An Anthology
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Will Brooker – Star Wars (British Film Institute Classics Series)
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Max Brooks, John Amble, M. L. Cavanaugh, and Jaym Gates – Strategy Strikes Back: How Star Wars Explains Modern Military Conflict
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Joel R. Campbell and Gigi Gokcek – The Final Frontier: International Relations and Politics Through Star Trek and Star Wars
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Jason T. Eberl and Kevin S. Decker – The Ultimate Star Wars and Philosophy: You Must Unlearn What You Have Learned (Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series)
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Mika Elovaara – Fan Phenomena: Star Wars
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Dan Golding – Star Wars After Lucas: A Critical Guide to the Future of the Galaxy
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Daniel A. Hassler-Forest and Sean A. Guynes – Star Wars and the History of Transmedia Storytelling
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Peter W. Lee – A Galaxy Here and Now: Historical and Cultural Readings of Star Wars
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Paul F. McDonald – The Star Wars Heresies: Interpreting the Themes, Symbols and Philosophies of Episodes I, II and III
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John C. McDowell – Identity Politics in George Lucas’ Star Wars
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Derek R. Sweet – Star Wars in the Public Square: The Clone Wars as Political Dialogue (Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy)
Print Books:
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Linton Davies – The Editing of Star Wars: How Cutting Creating a Classic PN1995.9 .S695 D38 2011
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Kevin S. Decker and Jason T. Eberl – Star Wars and Philosophy: More Powerful Than You Can Possibly Imagine PN1995.9 .S695 S76 2005
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Patrick Johnson – The Physics of Star Wars: The Science Behind a Galaxy Far, Far Away QC75 .J64 2017
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George Lucas and J. W. Rinzler – Star Wars Art: Visions PN1997 .S65943 S78 2010
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Dennis O’Neil and Virginia M. Mecklenburg – Star Wars Art: Comics PN6728 .S73 S45 2011
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Matthew Reinhart – Star Wars: A Galactic Pop-Up Adventure Z1033 .T68 R44 2012 (Pop-Up Books Collection)
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J. W. Rinzler and Lucasfilm, Ltd. – Star Wars Storyboards: The Original Trilogy PN1995.9 .S695 S825 2014
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Howard Roffman and Steven Heller – Star Wars Art: Illustration PN1997 .S65943 S75 2012
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Terryl Whitlatch and Bob Carrau – The Wildlife of Star Wars: A Field Guide PN1995.9 .S695 W49 2001
Streaming Music:
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David Helbock Trio – Playing John Williams
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Joel McNeely – Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (Royal Scottish National Orchestra)
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Noteworthy – Star Wars: A Capella Strikes Back
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John Williams – The Music of Star Wars (London Symphony Orchestra) and Star Wars and Return of the Jedi (National Philharmonic)
View the full reading list in our catalogue to check the status of our materials. A green checkmark next to an item in our reading list means it’s available to borrow. A blue checkmark means you can read/watch online.
From the Archives: 1997 Convocation

More than careers take flight at 1997 Convocation
The GMCC Students' Association knew it had found the most appropriate way to commemorate its 25th anniversary when it decided to adopt an injured eagle to be released at convocation.
Besides the chance to return one of nature's finest specimens to the wild, the S.A. feels the release of the once-injured eagle to be symbolic of the college's ability to import greater freedom, opportunity and life skills to its graduates.
The release of the majestic bird of prey, named Mac after Dr. J. W. Grant MacEwan, also symbolizes the college namesake's high regard for the environment, and his desire to leave it better than he found it. Mac came to the Alberta Society for Injured Birds of Prey starving, half blind and suffering from a blow to the head - afflictions that could have easily ended the approximately 10 year old bird. An estimated life span of 40 years makes the work put into its recuperation that much more important. Specialists in this type of care, the ASIBP says Mac has since healed nicely and should be in fine form when it comes time to 'graduate' from the outdoor aviary to the forests of Alberta.
Mac is scheduled to be released April 6 at Hawrelak Park and the association hopes as many as possible will be able to attend. (Sources: Intercamp, March 17, 1997, and 2017-02-14/40, Box 2 Folder 12)
For other stories from our past, visit the University Archives.
Video Views Skyrocketed in 2020!

We've all been watching more videos since the beginning of the pandemic, but none more so that our students! The Library provides access to all sorts of films, from educational documentaries to independent films. But did you know that behind the scenes, the Library is also involved in supporting videos posted in Blackboard, especially eReserves items? You can find all sorts of MacEwan create videos at streaming.macewan.ca.
Most professors have been creating and uploading instructional videos, and we can see, at a glance, how those videos are being used (don't worry, we haven't collected any personal information!). For instance, over eleven million minutes have been viewed since February 2020! That's a lot of (educational) screen time. And, these minutes have been viewed by over 19,000 unique viewers. We're reaching a lot of people.
But which video has reached the most people since the pandemic began? It's "Finding and Accessing Your Blackboard Courses," with 5,432 plays.
Even when the pandemic winds down, we'll continue to offer video content and support. Let us know what you think! library@macewan.ca
Getting Feedback on your Writing

What is it like to get feedback from the Writing Centre?
Your paper doesn't have to be finished to receive feedback; we accept work at any stage of the process. The Writing Centre does it’s best to return submissions within three business days. As you’ll see, we provide a lot of information for you to consider and integrate, so we encourage students to plan ahead and submit their paper early.
When you submit your work, please share a few concerns that you have about work. This will help us tailor our feedback to support you!
The tutor will review your paper keeping the concerns you have raised in mind. They will also see if there are any other areas you will want to revise in your work.
The feedback you receive will be in two parts: First, the tutor will explain their concerns for each area they focus on, in Areas Needing Improvement. They will then provide specific strategies and resources in Next Steps.
Your feedback will outline Areas Needing Improvement and provide specific strategies and resources in Next Steps.
Finally, the tutor will leave embedded comments in your paper. These might ask you questions to help expand upon an idea, call your attention to patterns in your writing you might want to address, or compliment a particularly effective piece of writing!
Next, the tutor will leave embedded comments in your paper. These might ask you questions to help you expand upon an idea, call your attention to smething in need of revision, or commend you for a particularly effective passage!
Submit your paper here: library.macewan.ca/wls and check our other services, we hope to hear from you soon!
From the Archives: Parking Lot Hockey in 1982

Another gem from the archives!
The Cromdale Challenge
Millwoods Campus has its humongous gym, Jasper Place also has a gym along with racquetball courts. And Cromdale Campus has its parking lot.
Parking lot? Yes, parking lot. On Friday afternoons Cromdale students can be found scurrying around the asphalt shooting and hitting, hooking and slashing. Ball hockey of course. At present a team made up of Journalism and Ad and PR students are calling themselves college champions. If you are interested in challenging the college champs call Cromdale and leave a message for Rich in the student association office. A team of four is all that is necessary. (Source: Intercamp, vol. 2, no. 2, 1982)
For other stories from our past, visit the University Archives.
Virtual Late Night at the Library - March 18th

We’re virtual again for this term’s Late Night at the Library event! Join us online on Thursday, March 18th for some productivity time and make some progress on those big assignments. We've added a few more events this time including SAMU Study Buddies and Games Night with Student Life!
What to expect:
Drop-In Writing Tutor Sessions 4:00-8:00 p.m.
- An opportunity to ask our Tutors about your grammar, developing a thesis statement, and more!
Virtual Game Night with the Student Life Team 5:00-6:30 p.m.
- Destress and play some games with the Student Life Team
- They've got prizes!
SAMU Study Buddies 5:00-7:00 p.m.
- Set goals and get some work done with SAMU volunteers
- A chance for prizes here too!
Live Chat with a Librarian 5:00-10:00 p.m.
- Ask our Librarians about finding sources for assignments, using our databases, and more!
Research Essentials workshop 8:00-8:50 p.m.
- Bring your research paper topic and leave with sources!
- Joan, our English Librarian, will share expert tips to search for scholarly articles
Study Tips
- The Writing Centre has collected some excellent resources and tools to help you prepare for your exams. We recommend trying the Pomodoro technique!
Destress and Concentration Videos
- Check out some movies and short films we recommend for a much-needed mental break
- Watch some “Study with Me” videos to get you in a productive mood!
Virtual PAWSS Dogs Videos
- Who doesn’t like seeing 13/10 good doggos?!
Join us online live during the event, or check out our productivity and destress resources early.
Questions?
SAGE Open Access Agreement for MacEwan Authors

MacEwan University Library is pleased to announce a new open access publishing option as part of the university’s membership in the Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN).
As of January 2021, MacEwan corresponding authors publishing in over 900 SAGE Choice journals can make their accepted works open access at no cost.
Corresponding authors publishing in fully open access SAGE Journals have the option to receive a 40% discount on article processing charges.
Making published works open access can increase the visibility and impact of research since anyone can freely access it online.
For more information on publication discounts, visit the library’s web page on Open Access.
Questions? Contact Robyn Hall, Scholarly Communications Librarian (hallr27@macewan.ca)
Digital Book Display: Pride Week

In celebration of Pride Week, we’ve gathered some insightful books, plays, and films from our collection, many of which are available online! We love getting recommendations for more titles so let us know by suggesting a purchase.
Books:
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Mohamed Abdulkarim Ali – Angry Queer Somali Boy: A Complicated Memoir (HQ75.8 .A45 A3 2019)
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Alex Bakker, Rainer Herrn, Michael Thomas Taylor, and Annette Timm – Others of My Kind: Transatlantic Transgender Histories (ebook)
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Gwen Benaway – Holy Wild (ebook)
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Marie-Claire Blaise – Mai at the Predators’ Ball (PS8503 .L33 M3413 2012)
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Darrin Hagen – Edmonton Queen: The Final Voyage (ebook) and Queering the Way: The Loud and Queer Anthology (PN1969 .C3 Q44 2011)
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Peter Hart-Brinson – The Gay Marriage Generation: How the LGTBQ Movement Transformed American Culture (HQ76.3 .U5 H37 2018)
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Catherine Lord and Richard Meyer – Art and Queer Culture (N8217 .H67 L67 2019)
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Jon Maher – Earth as It Is (ebook)
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Rick Prashaw – Soar, Adam, Soar (ebook)
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Mary Anna Robertson – Growing Up Queer: Kids and the Remaking of LGBTQ Identity (HQ76.27 .Y68 R63 2019)
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Susan Stryker and Aren Aizura – The Transgender Studies Reader 2 (HQ77.9 .T72 2013)
Plays:
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Harvey Fierstein – Torch Song Trilogy (PS3556 .I4213 T6 1983)
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Tony Kushner – Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes (online)
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Natalie Meisner – Legislating Love: The Everett Klippert Story (online)
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Michel Tremblay – Hosanna (PS9570 .R4 H613 2006)
Films and Documentaries:
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Boy Erased, 2019 (PN1997.2 .B68 2019)
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Boys Don’t Cry, 1999 (online)
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BPM (Beats Per Minute), 2017 (online)
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Brokeback Mountain, 2005 (online)
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Carol, 2015 (online)
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A Fantastic Woman, 2017 (online)
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Giant Little Ones, 2018 (online)
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Love, Simon, 2018 (online)
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Moonlight, 2016 (online)
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Outrageous, 2013 (online)
View the full reading list in our catalogue to check the status of our print materials. A green checkmark next to an item in our reading list means it’s available to borrow. A blue checkmark means you can read/watch online.
Digital Book Display: Black Films

In the final week of Black History Month, join us in watching a selection of noteworthy and entertaining films and documentaries featuring Black actors, directors, writers, and stories. Most of these films are available to watch online.
Documentaries (all online):
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Black American Experience: African Americans Who Left Their Stamp on History. 2014. 275 minutes
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Black American Gothic: Planting Urban Roots in Iowa. 2013. 29:07 minutes
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Black Feminist. 2019. 52:56 minutes
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Black Lives Matter. 2018. 47:30 minutes
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Black Mother Black Daughter. 2010. 29:04 minutes (Note: Canadian)
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The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution. 2018. 114 minutes
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In Black and White - Six Profiles of African American Authors. 2016. 150 minutes
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The Evolution of Black Studies. 2018. 25:15 minutes
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The Heritage of African-American Worship. 2015. 45:13 minutes
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The Last Poets: Made in Amerikkka. 2012. 52:01 minutes
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The New Black: LGBT Rights and African American Communities. 2015. 75 minutes
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A New Color: The Art of Being Edythe Boone. 2017. 56:06 minutes
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Soul Food Junkies: A Film About Family, Food and Tradition. 2014. 64 minutes
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The Souls of Black Girls: The Image of Women of Color in the Media. 2008. 52 minutes.
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TEDTalks, Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, and Opal Tometi: An Interview with the Founders of Black Lives Matter. 2017. 16:06 minutes
Films (mix of online and in the library):
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12 Years a Slave. 2014. 134 minutes. PN1997.2 .A1816 2014
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Amistad. 2013. 155 minutes (online)
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Antwone Fisher. 2013. 120 minutes (online)
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Belle. 2014. 105 minutes (online)
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The Birth of a Nation. 2016. 120 minutes (online)
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Black Panther. 2018. 134 minutes. PN1997.2 .B537 2018
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The Book of Negros (mini-series). 2015. 450 minutes PN1997.2 .B664 2015
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Coach Carter. 2013. 136 minutes (online)
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Do the Right Thing. 2012. 120 minutes. PN1997 .D63 2012
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Dreamgirls. 2007. 120 minutes. PN1995.9 .M86 D75 2007
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Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner. 1967. 107 minutes. PN1997 .G84 2008
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The Hate You Give. 2018. 132 minutes (online)
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The Help. 2011. 146 minutes. PN1997.2 .H453 2011
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Hidden Figures. 2017. 127 minutes (online)
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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. 2017. 90 minutes. PN1992.77 .I46 2017
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Mo’ Better Blues. 2000. 130 minutes. PN1997 .M63 2000
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Moonlight. 2017. 111 minutes. PN1997.2 .M658 2017
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Notorious. 2009. 122 minutes (online)
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The Secret Life of Bees. 2013. 110 minutes (online)
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Selma. 2015. 128 minutes. PN1997.2 .S45 2015
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Waiting to Exhale. 2013. 120 minutes (online)
View the full reading list in our catalogue to check the status of our print materials. A green checkmark next to an item in our reading list means it’s available to borrow. A blue checkmark means you can read/watch online.
Digital Book Display: Black Feminism

In our third installment of our celebration of Black History Month, we’ll be exploring Black Feminism. From notable authors to memoirists to scholars, join us in examining this timely and critical topic.
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Brittney C. Cooper - Eloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers Her Superpower. HQ1413 .C67 C66 2018
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Aisha S. Durham - Home with Hip Hop Feminism: Performances in Communication and Culture. HQ1410 .D87 2014
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Roxane Gay – Bad Feminist. HQ1421 .G39 2017
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Rachel Alicia Griffin and Michaela D. E. Meyer - Adventures in ShondaLand: Identity Politics and the Power of Representation. PN1992.4 .R515 A38 2018
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Morgan Jerkins - This Will Be My Undoing: Living at the Intersection of Black, Female, and Feminist in (White) America. PS3610 .E693 A6 2018
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Feminista Jones - Reclaiming Our Space: How Black Feminists are Changing the World from the Tweets to the Streets. HQ1197 .J66 2019
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Julia S. Jordan-Zachery and Nikol G. Alexander-Floyd - Black Women in Politics: Demanding Citizenship, Challenging Power, and Seeking Justice. HQ1236 .B527 2018
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Julia S. Jordan-Zachery and Duchess Harris - Black Girl Magic Beyond the Hashtag: Twenty-First Century Acts of Self-Definition. HQ1197 .B53 2019
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Ralina L. Joseph - Postracial Resistance: Black Women, Media, and the Uses of Strategic Ambiguity. P94.5 .A37 J67 2018
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Kimberly Springer - Living for the Revolution: Black Feminist Organizations, 1968-1980. HQ 1421 .S68 2005
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Shatema Threadcraft - Intimate Justice: The Black Female Body and the Body Politic. E185.86 .T448 2016
Prefer to read online? Try these ebooks:
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Maria del Guadalupe Davidson - Black Women, Agency, and the New Black Feminism
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Venus E. Evans-Winters – Black Feminism in Qualitative Inquiry: A Mosaic for Writing Our Daughter’s Body
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Amber-Louise Cora Lascelles and John McLeod - Black Feminism in a Neoliberal World: Resistance in Contemporary Black Women's Fiction
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Jennifer Nash – Black Feminism Reimagined: After Intersectionality
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Izabella Penier - Culture-Bearing Women: The Black Women Renaissance and Cultural Nationalism
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Sherie M. Randolph - Florynce "Flo" Kennedy: The Life of a Black Feminist Radical
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Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor - How We Get Free: Black Feminism and the Combahee River Collective
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Omise'eke Natasha Tinsley - Beyoncé in Formation: Remixing Black Feminism
View the full reading list in our catalogue to check the status of our print materials. A green checkmark next to an item in our reading list means it’s available to borrow. A blue checkmark means you can read/watch online.