Looking for your next great read? Our summer book list highlights recent works by Graduate Center scholars that offer fresh perspectives on history, society, culture, and the ideas shaping our world

Our history has always been contraband.

❤️ Nonfiction: History

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In his book, Dr. @brianjoneseducator.bsky.social "intervenes in existing literature by offering a compelling, rigorous, and original account at a familiar southern institution in the history of Black education: the Tuskegee Institute." Read Dr. @hyres376.bsky.social's review here: bit.ly/4nYCjI8

THE CITY WE BECAME is the NYPL's first "Big Summer Book Club" pick! All summer long, UNLIMITED borrows of the ebook or audiobook for any NYPL cardholder! And for a finale, a NEW STORY in the Great Cities world will be performed at the Delacorte Theater in Aug! www.nypl.org/summer/2026/...

I read the NYT piece, and I am holding onto the words of a woman who fended off inappropriate advances from a 60-year-old Cesar Chavez at the age of 19. “It makes you rethink in history all those heroes,” Esmeralda Lopez said. “The movement — that’s the hero.”

D.C. area friends. Join us tonight with @brianjoneseducator.bsky.social & @edgeofsports.bsky.social in person at @busboysandpoets.bsky.social (14th & V). "The book pulses with love, insight, & possibility." -- Ruha Benjamin Hosted by @teachingchange.bsky.social & BBP. Order from menu throughout.

The blizzard of the century may be over, but #blackhistorymonth continues on. Check out the latest episode of hallpassbreak.com featuring @brianjoneseducator.bsky.social #podcast #teacher #library #books

Friends in the D.C. area. Don't miss @brianjoneseducator.bsky.social & @edgeofsports.bsky.social in person on Wednesday Feb. 25 at @busboysandpoets.bsky.social (14th & V). Hosted by @teachingchange.bsky.social & BBP. Books onsite for purchase & signing. Order from menu throughout the event.

Libraries are among the few public institutions that represent the kind of world we want to live in. They must be fought for.

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In an era of erasing Black history, on this holiday in particular, you might focus on learning about what it is people want to erase. Hear a bit about @brianjoneseducator.bsky.social's journey exploring Black history in my interview with him:

NYC! Check out this incredible lineup hosted by @brianjoneseducator.bsky.social and Voices of a People's History at @lincolncenter.bsky.social Thursday, February 19th; Tickets are FREE! www.lincolncenter.org/series/linco...

Our Literary Thursdays series continues with longtime educator @brianjoneseducator.bsky.social, who will explain why "Black History is for Everyone." Join us on February 12 at 6PM! queenslibrary.org/calendar/bla... #BlackHistoryMonth

Black History Is For Everyone @jessehagopian.bsky.social interviews @brianjoneseducator.bsky.social for @rethinkingschools.bsky.social

Our virtual Literary Thursdays series brings you live conversations with amazing writers. Learn More about our February guests: @wdavidmarx.bsky.social, @brianjoneseducator.bsky.social, @vluck89.bsky.social, and Brianna Holt! queenslibrary.org/calendar?sea... #BlackHistoryMonth

"It's always inspiring to learn about people whose grassroots efforts take fire," said @brianjoneseducator.bsky.social, alumnus and a board member of the CUNY Graduate Foundation abc7ny.com/amp/post/bla...

If you are in the D.C. metro area, join our @dcaesj.bsky.social at @busboysandpoets.bsky.social (14 & V) for an in-person conversation with @brianjoneseducator.bsky.social and @edgeofsports.bsky.social . www.dcareaeducators4socialjustice.org/events/black...

In addition to the typical organizing meetings, rep assemblies, etc, there are events to prep for BLM at School Week of Action (Feb 2-6): Sat, Jan 24: Curriculum Fair hosted @dcaesj.bsky.social Mon, Jan 26: Discussion about Black History is for Everyone with @brianjoneseducator.bsky.social

So my book about Howard Zinn’s outsized life comes out August 2026. That’s now official. If you want me to come to your bookstore/library/community center/house party to talk about Zinn’s life and and what teaches us about how to beat back the bastards, please email [email protected]

Starting soon! www.youtube.com/live/6a5hDZ6...

This Thursday November 6!! Join us online at 6:30 EST for an urgent conversation on the Fight for Black History and Black Education with @jessehagopian.bsky.social, @brianjoneseducator.bsky.social, @barrygoldenberg.bsky.social, and Crystal Sanders. www.eventbrite.com/e/cbfs-the-f...

“Queen Mother: Black Nationalism, Reparations, and the Untold Story of Audley Moore reminds readers that the value of the struggle is not in achieving landmark victories, but in continuing to move doggedly forward in the face of all adversity.” — Starred review from @ala-booklist.bsky.social

Thanks for this conversation, Ben! 🙏🏽

Black History Is for Everyone Check out this conversation between @brianjoneseducator.bsky.social and @jessehagopian.bsky.social, from the new issue of @rethinkingschools.bsky.social

Educators and Librarians: Thursday Oct. 23rd join @libraryjournal.bsky.social's Day of Dialog for a great program! I'll participate in the panel (1:00-1:50 PM ET) Hidden Legacies: Unearthing Black Histories" with Clyde W. Ford, Wil Haygood, @brianjoneseducator.bsky.social Moderator: Grace D. Gipson

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Thank you, @edgeofsports.bsky.social for having me on to talk about Black History Is for Everyone via @thenation.com: www.thenation.com/podcast/soci... @haymarketbooks.org

During a military-style raid on a building in Chicago’s South Shore, one resident heard a knock on his door. 

It wasn’t the feds —  it was a mom and her 7-year-old daughter, pleading for help. He let them hide in his unit for the next 3 days. chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

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What a joy! Thank you, Jesse! ✊🏽

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My interview with @brianjoneseducator.bsky.social about his excellent new book, “Black History Is for Everyone,” is available at Foreword Reviews shorturl.at/Fj15E. #BlackHistoy #BlackHistoryMonth

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“It’s tempting, especially in 2025, to see the world as kind of an undifferentiated history of awfulness, exploitation, and oppression. But how the world works has changed dramatically, and has always been contested.” @brianjoneseducator.bsky.social www.forewordreviews.com/articles/art...

NYC! Black History is for Everyone! Join @brianjoneseducator.bsky.social for a book launch and conversation with Bettina Love and @jessehagopian.bsky.social next week at the Schomburg Center Tuesday, September 30th at 6:30 pm ET Free with RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/between-th...

Great day to read Frederick Douglass’ brilliant speech- “What to the slave is the Fourth of July?” nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stor...

There's a lot to be said about identity, solidarity. But a simple place to start: the people who are willing to fight for their neighbors when their neighbors have different problems have a very, very good chance of having neighbors to fight with when you all share problems

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