Noliwe Rooks, author portrait
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Noliwe Rooks

Noliwe Rooks is the chair of and a professor in Africana Studies at Brown University. Her work explores how race and gender both impact and are impacted by popular culture, social history, and political life in the United States. The author of six books and numerous articles, essays, and op-eds, Rooks has received research funding from the Ford Foundation, the Mellon Foundation, and the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, among others. She lectures frequently at colleges and universities around the country and is a regular contributor to popular outlets such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Chronicle of Higher Education, Time, and NPR.
A Passionate Mind in Relentless Pursuit
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A Passionate Mind in Relentless Pursuit
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Books for LGBTQIA+ Pride Month

In June we celebrate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual + (LGBTQIA+) Pride Month, which honors the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan. Pride Month is a time to both celebrate the accomplishments of those in the LGBTQ+ community and recognize the ongoing struggles faced by many across the world who wish to live

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Books for World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development

For World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development on May 21st, we are sharing a collection that includes books that advise on cultural differences and bridging divides. Our goal is to influence students to learn how to talk to others who may come from different backgrounds and understand the widespread issues that affect

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