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In honor of National Poetry Month, enjoy this poem from Jean Toomer.

Beehive by Jean Toomer | Poetry Foundation Within this black hive to-night

An article about the importance of libraries in providing inclusive, welcoming spaces.

I Grew Up Gay In A Small Town. I Had 1 Safe Place — And Now It’s Under Attack. “Maybe being gay — something I’d always, on some level, known about myself — wasn’t as wrong, bad and shameful as I’d taught at home.”

October is LBGTQ History Month.

LGBTQ History Month: A Milestone to Reflect, Celebrate and Grow Community Each October, the Le***an, Gay, Bis*xual, Transgender and Q***r (LGBTQ) Resource Center unveils a calendar that through the lenses of intersectionality, LGBTQ and global communities reflects on their history and contributions while looking to the future. The University’s official kickoff is Monday...

TOMORROW
FRIDAY SEPT 15TH 5PM
FREE ADMISSION!
Come party with us in the neighborhood where Latin Music was born!

Some suggested readings, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

10 Latinx Authors Everyone Should Read | U-M LSA English Language and Literature Latinx (Latino/Latina) Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 through October 15. Let's honor Latinx history and heritage by reading a diverse group of authors, and poets who have helped shape literature and culture.

Today marks the 54th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising, which helped spark the gay rights movement. Hear from community members, activists, West Village residents and more about their personal experiences related to the Stonewall Riots, as well as organizing before and after the events.

The Stonewall Oral History Project About The CenterSince 1983 The Center has been supporting, fostering and celebrating the LGBT community of New York City. Find more information on us and our work in About The Center. Visit About The CenterOur MissionCyber CenterCenter HistoryRace EquityMedia CenterLeadership & StaffEmployment Oppor...

'First of its kind' Illinois law will penalize libraries that ban books CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday signed into law a bill that he says will make Illinois the first state in the nation to outlaw book bans. Illinois public libraries that restrict or ban materials because of “partisan or doctrinal” disapproval will be ineligible for state fu...

Come visit our new Juneteenth exhibit- 3rd floor of St, Augustine Hall!

Happy Pride Month, everybody!

LGBTQIA Pride Month 2023: Documentaries, Meaning, History & More | PBS June is Pride Month! Celebrate the vibrant history & contributions of the LGBTQIA community with documentaries and films you can watch on PBS!

Good luck to students on their final exams!

Remembering the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising and the people who fought back Relatives share family stories of loss and survival during the Holocaust and the month-long fight against the N***s in Warsaw, Poland.

Please register to attend a talk with Manny Korman, scheduled for April 17, 2-3:15pm, St. Albert Hall Amphitheater.

A Talk with Holocaust Survivor Manny Korman RSVP Form St. John’s University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, s*x, actual or potential parental, family, or marital status, pregnancy and related conditions, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance, [email prote...

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s… a dinosaur? Nope to all of the above. This Fossil Friday, let’s talk about pterosaurs—the first animals after insects to evolve powered flight. Though they were related to dinosaurs, pterosaurs evolved on a separate branch of the reptile family tree. They ruled the skies for more than 150 million years, evolving into dozens of different species. Some were as small as a paper airplane while others, like Pteranodon pictured here in the Museum's Hall of Late Dinosaurs circa 1940-1960, had a wingspan of more than 20 feet (6 m).

Photo: Image no. ptc-217 © AMNH Library

The University Libraries established the James A. Benson Memorial Scholarship as a $300 Research Award to recognize undergraduate students pursuing research projects that focus on issues relating to or strategies for promoting equity and inclusion (E&I) for historically marginalized populations.

Eligibility: open to any undergraduate student enrolled at St. John’s University during the Fall 2022 semester and/or Spring 2023 semester. The research project (e.g.: paper, blog, video, social media campaign, infographic, etc) might cite and synthesize research, and/or might apply E&I principles, practices and strategies.

Online Application Link: https://forms.office.com/r/W1taBWkRBZ

Application Due: 5pm (Eastern) Wednesday April 12, 2023
Decisions/Notification: 5pm (Eastern) Wednesday April 26, 2023

Please fill out this form

Honoring Women's History Month, Queens Campus Library has an exhibit on the St. John's women's basketball team. Come check it out!

It's Black History Month. Here are 3 things to know about the annual celebration The annual celebration started out in 1926 as Negro History Week and expanded to Black History Month in the 1970s. This year's theme is "Black Resistance."