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S. Epatha Merkerson

S. Epatha Merkerson is an American actress best known for her work on Law & Order (1993–2010). She has garnered a Golden Globe, an Emmy, a Screen Actors Guild Award, an Obie, and four NAACP Image Awards. She also works as a narrator whose credits include Getting to Happy by Terry McMillan and Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli.

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

Every May we celebrate the rich history and culture of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Browse a curated selection of fiction and nonfiction books by AANHPI creators that we think your students will love. Find our full collection of titles for Higher Education here.

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