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The cover "Shut Up and Read," by Jeannine A. Cook.

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A book to read, quietly. A book to read, then shout about it.

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Books for Women’s History Month by various authors.

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Put women into the historical record this month with these books

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Screen grab of Dr. Rebecca Hall (top), in conversation with Kyle Mays (bottom), about the new edition of her father Harry Haywood's book "Negro Liberation" (2026), for which she wrote the foreword.

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Historic book on effects of slavery gets a new perspective

By Milette Millington

Black History Month books for adults.

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Celebrate, study, remember: Black History anytime

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Screenshot of Pulitzer-Prize-winning journalist and author Eugene Robinson (left), with moderator Darren Walker, president of the National Gallery of Art (NGA).

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Pulitzer winner talks new American history

By Milette Millington

Book cover of “I’ll Make Me a World” by jarvis R. Givens.

Black History Month

The history of Black history, told in one volume

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Book cover of the “The Crown’s Silence: The Hidden History of the British Monarchy and Slavery” by Brooke N. Newman.

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British Monarchy’s hidden hand in slavery, revealed

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Books for kids during Black History Month.

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It’s never too early to learn about Black History!

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Book cover of “Lovely One: A Memoir Adapted for Young Adults” by Ketanji Brown Jackson.

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You won’t judge a book by its cover with this wonderful memoir

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Musician, disability advocate, author and businesswoman Lachi, who was born legally blind.

Books

Lachi’s new book champions disability culture

By Milette Millington

Book cover of “Destiny of the Diamond Princess” by Sherri Winston.

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A Diamond Princess with a dangerous destiny

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Caren Charles De Freitas holding her first children's book, "Girl in a Pretty Dress."

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Vincentian author turns childhood memory into debut children’s book

By Nelson A. King

Book cover of “When It’s Darkness on the Delta: How America’s Richest Soil Became its Poorest Land” by W. Ralph Eubanks.

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Shedding light on an alluvial fan of history

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Book cover of “Voices From The Kitchen” edited by Marc Meyer.

Books

Behind the Four Stars: Immigrants power America’s hottest kitchens

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Book cover of “Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea” by Khadajah Queen.

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Ten best books of 2025

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

Book cover of “Let Me Be Real With You” by Arshay Cooper.

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Rethinking New Year’s resolutions? Start with this book

By Terri Schlichenmeyer

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A male red fox

Rescued red fox stowaway finds temporary home at the Bronx Zoo

Cops are looking for the suspect who allegedly slapped man on a scooter and tried to steal his ride on Roosevelt Avenue in Woodside on Friday, March 13.

Crook assaults scooter rider during attempted robbery on Roosevelt Avenue in Woodside: NYPD

Cyclist riding around New York

Mamdani nixes Adams-era policy to criminally charge cyclists, e-bike riders for minor traffic offenses

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Court ruling on law prohibiting income discrimination against prospective tenants could shut many low-income New Yorkers out of housing, advocates say