Diversity
Minitex News articles tagged with "Diversity" (8):
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![Using eLibrary Minnesota, let’s delve into Thanksgiving's rich history and its profound impact on diverse communities A graphic with various elements with the text "The First Thanksgiving"](/sites/default/files/styles/manual_crop_16_9/public/images/2023-11/The%20First%20Thanksgiving_1.png?h=4233ef75&itok=w0LjmSur)
Thanksgiving: An enduring yet evolving American tradition
Using eLibrary Minnesota, let’s delve into Thanksgiving's rich history and evolution, from the experience of the Wampanoag to the holiday’s emphasis on unity, gratitude, and the pursuit of a better life.
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![Literature that explores complex ideas exposes readers to material that challenges their thinking and can help widen perspectives and empower community voices. A graphic highlighting titles available on Ebooks Minnesota. (The Color Purple, How to be antiracist, An indigenous peoples' history of the United States for young people, Song of Solomon)](/sites/default/files/styles/manual_crop_16_9/public/images/2023-10/TSS%20Graphic%20Update%20%285%29.png?h=4233ef75&itok=tGnSBCVa)
Exploring Diverse Voices with Ebooks Minnesota
Literature that explores complex ideas exposes readers to material that challenges their thinking and can help widen perspectives and empower community voices. This literature can also promote diversity, equity, and inclusion by highlighting the experiences of minority groups and oppressed communities. With Ebooks Minnesota’s “Challenged and Banned Books” collection, you can access titles that explore diverse voices and experiences.
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![Stamped from the beginning: A graphic history of racist ideas in America African American woman holding an American flag with another Africa American woman](/sites/default/files/styles/manual_crop_16_9/public/images/2023-10/9781984859433.jpg?h=b9af86d4&itok=hwqtkunZ)
New content around social justice and racial diversity added to Ebooks Minnesota
We are happy to share that several new titles around racism, antiracism, and American history have been added to Ebooks Minnesota.
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![EBSCO Exploring Race Database Paper profiles of heads in different shades](/sites/default/files/styles/manual_crop_16_9/public/images/2023-03/EBSCO%20Exploring%20Race%20DB%20image.png?itok=t3TArCQK)
EBSCO Exploring Race in Society free database now available
EBSCO's free Exploring Race in Society database is now available. This free database contains context and solutions-oriented points of view within a scholarly collection of proprietary and licensed content on topics related to race, ethnicity, diversity, and inclusiveness.
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![MLA 2021 Virtual Conference logo: Join the Movement MLA 2021 Virtual Conference logo: Join the Movement](/sites/default/files/styles/manual_crop_16_9/public/images/2021-10/mla_21_conflogofinal500.jpg?h=a6f77ebf&itok=SnXFy9Um)
MLA 2021: Inclusive leadership, information literacy, and intellectual freedom
We attended some great sessions at the Minnesota Library Association's Annual Conference this year. Here are a few highlights from Stephanie Hess, Molly Huber, and Sara Ring.
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![Mark Puente Head shot of Mark Puente](/sites/default/files/styles/manual_crop_16_9/public/images/2021-07/Mark%20Puente%20-%20JAU_4244.jpg?h=84f295b0&itok=L7bv2S36)
Registration Closing Soon for MDL's Enhancing DEIA in Digital Collections Symposium
Registration closes August 4th for the Minnesota Digital Library's online symposium "Enhancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) in Digital Collections", which takes place Thursday, August 5th from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.
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MDL to host symposium on Enhancing DEIA in Digital Collections
The Minnesota Digital Library is hosting an online symposium on Enhancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) in Digital Collections on Thursday, August 5th from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.
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![A Different Pond Father and son fishing at night](/sites/default/files/styles/manual_crop_16_9/public/images/2020-12/816jNphsaIL.jpg?h=a46deb58&itok=WJYtWZgX)
Diverse children's books in Ebooks Minnesota
Just as books are important to children, so too is diversity in children's books. Reading books about different cultures, religions, backgrounds, and people can help to instill love and inspire acceptance. This can happen anytime. During playtime, before bed, or anytime in between, a diverse book can be a great way to start the conversation and create a new way of thinking without children even realizing it.