Alicia Garza, author portrait
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Alicia Garza

Alicia Garza is an organizer, political strategist, and cheeseburger enthusiast. She is the principal at the Black Futures Lab and the Black to the Future Action Fund, co-creator of #BlackLivesMatter and the Black Lives Matter Global Network, director of strategy and partnerships at the National Domestic Workers Alliance, and host of the Lady Don’t Take No podcast.
The Purpose of Power

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The Purpose of Power

Books for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Each May, we honor the stories, histories, and cultures of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Below is a selection of acclaimed fiction and nonfiction books by AANHPI creators to share with your students this month and throughout the year. Find our full collection of titles for Higher Education here.

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Books for World Day of Social Justice

The United Nations recognizes February 20th as World Day of Social Justice. This year’s theme is “Empowering Inclusion: Bridging Gaps for Social Justice,” focusing on the importance of inclusive policies and social protections to address systemic inequality. Here is a collection centered on social justice issues including antiracism and race relations, environmental justice, support for

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