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Black History Month book recommendations, resources & photos

Jan 24, 2024

'African Americans and the Arts'

Since 1976, the annual Black History Month has had a theme, and this year it is "African Americans and the Arts." In honor of the innumerable contributions of Black authors, poets, publishers, artists, activists, philosophers, scholars, and dreamers, we've chosen some books and resources to spotlight, and encourage you to dig in.

The University of Arizona Press book recommendation: 'When Language Broke Open'

Native American Heritage Month 2023

Nov 9, 2023

In November, we honor Indigenous contributions to the arts, media, academia, social justice movements, and more.

Historical pictures

Throughout the month we're sharing pictures from our archives on our social media accounts (@uazlibraries). These image are chosen by the Special Collections student employees.

Resources

Ofrenda del Día de Muertos

Oct 30, 2023

Come by to see our staff-created ofrenda (altar) to celebrate Día de los Muertos, Monday, Oct. 23 to Friday, Nov. 3.

Day of the Dead altars are a way to remember and honor deceased relatives and friends. Altars or ofrendas are set up in homes to welcome home the souls of the dead and are decorated with marigolds, favorite dishes, candles, incense, photographs, and objects of personal use.

Stop by anytime Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.

Traditional ofrenda elements and their meaning

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at the Libraries, Sept. 15 - Oct. 15

Sep 13, 2023

We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) from September 15 to October 15 to recognize the priceless achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans to U.S. culture, history and society. 

University Libraries staff chose these books, resources and pictures to showcase in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Special Collections: Borderlands archives

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