The 1619 Project is a long-form journalism project developed by Nikole Hannah-Jones, from The New York Times, which “aims to reframe the country’s history by placing the consequences […]
Books About Black Achievement for Black History Month
This Black History Month why not take a moment to celebrate Black Firsts and Black Achievement? Here is a list of books currently available at […]
Looking to History for Guidance in a Time of Plague
It’s early days in 2021, but in March it will have been a year since we first went into lockdown due to COVID-19. And if […]
John le Carre and the CIA
John le Carre, the master of espionage fiction, died this past weekend. A former MI5 and MI6 spy for Britain, his novels showed the solitary, […]
Officious Intermeddler: Karen Phenomenon
Today, the name “Karen” represents a faction of the population, made up of white women specifically, that is threatened by the prospect of losing its […]
What’s New in Children’s
July 25th – August 7th Browse our new books from the comfort of your own home! Follow the link to read a summary and place […]
Technically Wrong: Systematic Bias in Everyday Tech
It’s been a little over two months since the death of George Floyd, and the demands for justice and systematic change has not abated. These […]
Addressing Race and Racism through Reading
As part of the Heights Libraries’ commitment to be actively anti-racist and stand up to the anti-Black racism so pervasive in our society, the Matchmakers […]
National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month, and there are many ways to enjoy it while we’re staying at home. Spring can be a lovely time to […]
