Dr. Philip Cohen explains the importance of scholarly activism

By Jack WynnPhilip N. Cohen gave a presentation centered around themes from his book “Citizen Scholar: Public Engagement for Social Scientists” on Thursday night for a group of various faculty, graduate students and other community members interested in the field. The event served as part of the “Speaking of Books” presentation series associated with UMD Libraries. The series has brought in speakers of many different … Continue reading Dr. Philip Cohen explains the importance of scholarly activism

Black booksellers discuss their activism in webinar

by Eva Booth As the streets filled with protesters demanding racial justice in the name of the Black Lives Matter movement, Ramunda Lark Young decided to start Mahogany Books, a bookstore by, for, and about people of the African Diaspora. “Activism to me is taking the platform that we have and reaching back and bringing people with us,” Young said. Young and fellow bookseller Angela … Continue reading Black booksellers discuss their activism in webinar