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The New York Times bestseller and Oprah's Book Club 2018 Selection. Winner of the 2019 Moore PrizeFinalist, Dayton Peace Prize, 2019 "An amazing and heartwa...

The event, hosted by Golden Torch Lecture Series, allowed FSU students to experience Hintons harrowing tale of false incarceration.

I am deeply saddened by the state sanctioned murder of Willie Smith this week. Our governor says that “all life is precious” but apparently that does not apply to the

Learn more about DACA GARY —"Keeping the Dream Alive," part of the Indiana University Northwest Office of Admissions Spring Forward series of virtual information sessions about college, will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on April 9. This special event will provide an opportunity for prospective undocumented and DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) students to learn more about the DACA program, the application process at IU Northwest, and how to apply for financial aid as...

By Mary Ashley Canevaro UAB News Each year in February, the United States honors Black History Month to celebrate the achievements of Black/African American individuals, recognizing the central role of the Black/African American community in America’s history and highlighting the importance of racial justice, diversity and inclusion, and equity. “One of the principles of Black History Month is that it is a key part of America’s identity,” said Selwyn M. Vickers, M.D., FACS, dean of the ...

Colorado Mountain College is hosting two live virtual presentations on Feb. 24-25 with Anthony Ray Hinton, author of The New York Times bestseller “The Sun Does Shine.” The memoir is CMC’s 2021 Common Reader and is about the 30 years Hinton spent on death row for crimes he did not commit. White fragility is a term used to describe the feeling of discomfort that accompanies learning about the lack of privilege available to people of color, persistent examples of inequality that still exist...

The Pitkin County Library launched its new Read Wider program this month, aiming to build empathy through curated books, movies and music that might help local readers walk some miles in other peoples’ shoes. Building from the “own voices” movement, the monthly program will focus on stories told about the experiences of diverse communities by their members. February’s Read Wider is inspired by Black History Month. The library recently released voluminous resource lists online for readin...

Sort yourself out: Author Alan Lucas answers our 20 questions on health and fitness Gail Bell asks experts and people in the public eye what keeps them going. This week: Belfast-born Alan Lucas, former marketing boss, ski instructor and entrepreneur-turned author Belfast-born ex-marketing boss, ski instructor and entrepreneur Alan Lucas Gail Bell You Don’t Need Therapy: 7 Steps to Sorting Your Self Out by Alan Lucas 1 Up and at it – what is your new morni...