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Hardy Brown II
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Using Historical Empathy & the power of education to walk in the shoes of leaders that fought for freedom on the Underground Railroad and beyond. Ever wondered where stories of heroic people come from?
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“College-level library banning... reflects the steep escalation of government censorship we are seeing under the Trump administration, which continues its unrelenting efforts to control what Americans can read, learn, and think.” PEN America president @jennyboylan.bsky.social pen.org/press-releas...
PEN America on 381 Banned Books at the U.S. Naval Academy: “Books are not the enemy; ignorance is the enemy." - PEN America
Jonathan Friedman, PEN America's managing director, U.S. Free Expression programs, said of the banning of books at the U.S. Naval Academy: "The U.S. Navy has long and properly prided itself on trainin...
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April 6, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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#NationalLibraryWeek kicks off today! It’s a time to celebrate the places that welcome everyone, spark curiosity, and strengthen our communities.

This week, take a moment to discover—or rediscover—what makes your library special.

What draws you to the library?
ilovelibraries.org/national-lib...
April 6, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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🎯👇🏽HAWKINS COUNTY’s superintendent seeing right through @GovBillLee’s grand scheme.

This is EXACTLY what they have done. From testing to letter grades to requirements, the goal has always been to make public schools look bad to tee up the private school voucher heist.
January 29, 2025 at 3:33 AM