Book of the week
"For decades, Black folks in America have used different media technologies with the express purpose of telling the truth about themselves and their experiences. "We Tried to Tell Y'all" adds to this rich history by positioning Black Twitter as both a space for building and sustaining community connections, as well as a tool for the development of digital counternarratives that stand in juxtaposition to news media coverage that distorts the reality of what it's like to be Black in America in the early 21st century. Drawing on interviews, personal observation, and news analysis, the book offers insight on the dynamic nature of how Black social media users' experiences on platform shaped social movements, elevated the voices of Black women intellectuals from all walks of life, and repeatedly shifted popular culture. As part of the emerging canon on Black digital cultural studies, the book is a testament about the gap between who the news media say Black people are, and who we know ourselves to be."
By Meredith D. Clark
Last updated 06/05/2026 by S. WilsonA reflection on the evolution of physical media into metaphor, through the history of music curation. Obsolescence makes...
The last quarter of the twentieth century witnessed a burgeoning interest in ecological or naturally inspired use of vegetation in the designed...
This book provides an exploration of the mathematics underlying the works of the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí i Cornet (1852-1926)....
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In The Wounded Generation, Nasaw tells the indelible stories of the veterans and their loved ones as they confronted the aftershocks of World War II. Veterans suffering from recurring nightmares, uncontrollable rages, and social isolation were treated by doctors who had little understanding of PTSD. They were told that they were suffering from nothing more than battle fatigue and that time would cure it. When their symptoms persisted, they were given electro-shock treatments and lobotomies, while the true cause of their distress would remain undiagnosed for decades to come. Women who had begun working outside the home were pressured to revert to their prewar status as housewives dependent on their husbands. Returning veterans and their families were forced to double up with their parents or squeeze into overcrowded, substandard shelters as the country wrestled with a housing crisis. Divorce rates doubled. Alcoholism was rampant. Racial tensions heightened as white southerners resorted to violence to sustain the racial status quo. To ease the veterans' readjustment to civilian life, Congress passed the GI Bill, but Nasaw reveals how black veterans were disproportionately denied their benefits, and how the consequences of this...
This is a rerun, but it's "timeless" (sorry could not help myself) Take a look at the first picture of the tower and compare it...
It has been ten years since I last posted this item! An oldie but goodie that I think is worth posting again. There are races like the...
As Donald B. Taylor has been offically installed as the latest president of the University of Detroit Mercy, here is a bit of trivia on some past...
From the research desk
The American Psychological Association has released the latest edition, the seventh edition, of the Publication Manual.
Highlights include:
Full color throughout.
An updated chapter with guidelines for writing without bias that address age, disability, gender, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and intersectionality .
A new chapter about APA’s updated journal article reporting standards.
Two paper formats: one for students and one for professionals. The student paper format does not require a running head nor does it require an abstract. The required content on the title page differs as well.
Best practices for ethical writing, including discussions on avoiding plagiarism and updated guidance on navigating the publication process and disseminating research findings.
100+ new reference examples, including coverage for websites, social media and classroom resources, plus more than 40 new sample tables and figures.
Considerable information on punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and the use of italics.
Detailed information about how to report statistical data.
The APA will continue to provide support and resources for the 6th edition until August 2020 at which time they expect the transition to the new edition will be complete.
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New Wireless Printing at the McNichols Campus Library Print from your: Download the free wepa print app on your phone or print driver...
Did you know May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States? The awareness raising campaign, started in 1949, by the community-based...
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We know you're getting geared up for the toughest time of the term- FINALS! Don't panic. We have you covered.
The McNichols Campus Library is open during finals week. Remember to have your Student ID with you to enter the building.
Sunday December 10: 12:00pm - 7:00pm
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“This is a dangerous time for readers and the public servants who provide access to reading materials. Readers, particularly students, are...
The Detroit Mercy librarians are happy to welcome new and returing students to the to the library. Here is some news you can use. Our...
On Monday, July 17, former President Barack Obama published an open letter to librarians thanking them for all that they do to protect the...