Born in 1902 in Thibodaux, Louisiana, Ward began formal studies at the University of Utah in the 1920s before pursuing creative writing at the University of Wisconsin. Although he never achieved any major literary successes, Ward gained widespread recognition for his plays, often tackling controversial...
Embark on a cinematic journey this Black History Month with this curated list of six compelling films, available through the library, that illuminate and celebrate the richness of African American history and culture....
"I cannot protest the blackness that you are I cannot portray the blackness that you see I can only live the blackness that is me I cannot return to places I've not been I cannot profess a suffering not my own I can only come to you the black I...
"All across America we travel, on and on and I remember Heather saying, All I need is a post office and a liquor store, but the sky is good, with reasons drawn clear like afternoon light." Parking Lots Clarence Major Illustrations by Laura Dronzek Mount Horeb, WI: Perishable Press, 1992 PS3563 A39 P3 1992 Clarence Major was born in...
The J. Willard Marriott Library invites you to join us in reading a book recommend from some of the amazing panelists we've had over the past few years. Whether it's a comic book recommend or a book about the Black experience in Utah, there's a...
February is Black History Month and the University of Utah's Black Cultural Center has many events planned including a partnered event with the J. Willard Marriott Library about books & movies. That event will feature "Meligha Garfield (director of the Black Cultural Center) and Sara...
"In the furrows of the world the paths of planting the hoe-trails of our people WE can only be do from what we are...
February is Black History Month. In honor, here are some recommends from librarian Allyson Mower....
February is Black History Month. The Black Cultural Center and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion have many events planned through the month. Here is a list of books recommended by librarian Allyson Mower for this month....