Lincoln, the Constitution, and the Path to Abolition
A new book offers an analysis of historic arguments for whether the Constitution is an inherently proslavery or antislavery document. Read more ›
Grammy Nomination for Oratorio of Underground Railroad Stories
An oratorio based on stories from a book about people who escaped slavery via the Underground Railroad has earned a Grammy nomination. Read more ›
Rosa Parks Was a Lifelong Freedom Fighter, Not a Tired Lady on a Bus
A new young readers biography of Rosa Parks shows that the civll rights legend was a lifelong freedom fighter, not just a tired lady who didn't want to give up her seat on a bus. Read more ›
Why Race and Ethnicity Matter in Medicine
Researchers led by a CUNY professor explain in the New England Journal of Medicine why race and ethnicity matter in health care. Read more ›
Their Nations Were At War, But England Loved These Spanish Tales
A new book explains why Spanish romance literature from the 16th century was so popular with English readers in an era when their nations were at war. Read more ›
‘Apostrophe Laws’: Why and How Do Laws Get Named for Victims?
New research analyzes why some laws, known as apostrophe laws (like Megan's Law), are named for individual victims. Read more ›
Performers, Activists, Icons: New Film Looks at Legacy of Six Black Women
A new PBS documentary examines the lives and legacy of six Black women who were trailblazing performers as well as activists and cultural icons. Read more ›
The History of Viral Pandemics from Smallpox to COVID-19
A new book looks at the history of viral pandemics, including smallpox, polio, and COVID-19. Read more ›
Study: Opioid Misuse Raises Teen Suicide Risk, Especially for Asians
A new study looks at the connection between opioid misuse, race, and the risk of teen suicide. Read more ›