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Black History Month

Black History Month is February 1-28, and Mercer University Libraries (MUL) is proud to celebrate this month on behalf of our students, faculty, and staff. During the month of February, check out the list of films to watch, books to read, and web resources.

Films

The films below are available to watch through the Mercer Libraries in Kanopy. Also, check out Kanopy’s Black History Month collection for more suggestions.

  • The Road to Brown
  • Twenty Pearls: The Story of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
  • Moonlight
  • Daughters of the Dust
  • The Last Black Man in San Francisco
  • Lioness: The Nicola Adams Story
  • The Color of Beauty: Racism in the Fashion Industry

Books

Check out these books available through the library.

Web Resources

Here’s a list of resources to explore during Black History Month.

 

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

The Mercer University Libraries honors Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 16. Martin Luther King, Jr. and other civil rights activist were dedicated to the fight for freedom and equality. Check out the film, books, and web resources below about Dr. King, and visit the table displays at the Douglas/Henry Academic Centers and the Swilley Library. Lastly, be sure to watch the YouTube video with Rev. Dr. Thomas Slater, professor emeritus in the McAfee School of Theology, who discusses Dr. King’s speeches and sermons.

Film Spotlight

King in the Wilderness: The Final Years of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is a documentary that chronicles the last three years of Dr. King’s life. It’s available to stream on Kanopy, which is available through the Mercer University Libraries.

Books

Browse a few of these books available through the libraries.

Web Resources

For more information about Martin Luther King, Jr., see the resources below.

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World Day for Cultural Diversity

World Day for Cultural Diversity

The Mercer University Libraries is excited to celebrate World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development on Saturday, May 21. Watch the Q&A videos featuring Dr. Ansley Booker, the Director of Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives and Felix Jelen, the Assistant Vice President of Global Engagement. Both of them discuss why cultural diversity is important at Mercer University. Also, take a look at the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Collection in Kanopy, which is accessible through the library. For more information about World Day for Cultural Diversity, visit the United Nations website.

World Day for Cultural Diversity

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RAC Survey Drawing Winner
RAC Survey Drawing Winner

RAC Survey Drawing Winner

Congratulations to Janay Williams! She is the winner of the RAC survey drawing! Thank you to all of the students, faculty, and staff who participated in our survey during National Library Week.

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