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EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Caste One Quarter of the Nation Positively Purple Tightrope

 

DATABASES

  • Contemporary Women's Issues
    Coverage of topics relevant to women around the world, including civil rights, health, education, professional development, and entrepreneurship.

  • Diversity Studies
    Explores cultural differences, contributions and influences in the global community. This collection includes more than 2.7 million articles from 150 journals, updated daily.

  • Gender Studies
    Offers access to scholarly journals and magazines covering topics including gender studies, family and marital issues, and more.

  • Religion and Philosophy
    Researchers will gain valuable insight about the impact religion has had on culture throughout history, including literature, arts, and language.

EVENTS
Mon, May 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room.

Tue, May 06, 6:15pm - 7:15pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Bring a book or chose from one of ours and join in a quiet, low-tech reading time. This month's theme: Asian American and Jewish American authors.

Thu, May 08, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Learn and practice brush painting techniques to create a beautiful Zen painting. 
This event is full

Mon, May 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room.

Mon, May 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual - Zoom
Please join us for an online discussion of Zoulfah Katouh's 2022 YA novel.

Wed, May 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Virtual - Zoom
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by joining us for a discussion of this groundbreaking collaboration. Register

Thu, May 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Join author Brea Baker for a discussion on land justice and her book, Rooted: The American Legacy of Land Theft and the Modern Movement for Black Land Ownership. Registration required.Register

Tue, May 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Join Byul, a certified educator, for a fun Korean language and culture intro! Perfect for beginners—space is limited, sign up today!

Thu, Jun 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ms. Moxie's Moon Shop - 102 N. Fayette St.
Calling young minds 9 to 15 years old! Come to Ms. Moxie's Moon Shop to uncover the ins and outs of both disposable and reusable period products. Dads are encouraged to attend!

Mon, Jun 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual - Zoom
Please join us for an online discussion of Celeste Ng's 2022 novel.

Wed, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual - Zoom
Read and discuss the best of today's Virginia literature—including books by Virginia Literary Award winners and finalists in fiction and nonfiction.Register

Last updated: February 2023