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African Diaspora, 1860-Present This link opens in a new window
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Primary source materials by people of African descent, including letters, newsletters, and personal papers, with a focus on communities in the Caribbean, Brazil, India, United Kingdom, and France.
Black Short Fiction and Folklore This link opens in a new window
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Works of short fiction produced by writers from Africa and the African Diaspora, compiled from early literary magazines, archives, and the personal collections of authors.
Black Studies This link opens in a new window
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Broad collection of Black history materials. Includes primary sources (newspapers, archival documents, interviews) and secondary sources (essays, government materials, videos), 1650-present.
Caribbean Literature This link opens in a new window
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Poems, short stories, and other works by authors of African descent in the Caribbean. Some reference materials are also included.
Contemporary Global Issues in Video This link opens in a new window
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International documentaries on humanitarian issues, social justice, and environmental crises.
Digital Theatre+ This link opens in a new window
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Alternate Name(s) DT+; Digital Theatre; Digital Theater
Resources for theater, including videos of full productions from 50 leading theater companies, video lectures and interviews, study guides, essays, and lesson plans.
Historical Newspaper: Times of India This link opens in a new window
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Alternate Name(s) ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Times of India, Historical Times of India
English-language daily newspaper published in India, with coverage from 1838-2011
IMPLAN This link opens in a new window
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Extensive economic impact data with analytical applications for researchers, policy makers, regional planners, businesses, and governments.
Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Overdrive Collection This link opens in a new window
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Alternate Name(s) Overdrive, JEDI Collection
A collection of ebooks and audiobooks about social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion with multiple titles from underrepresented authors.

You will be directed to the Libby app to use titles in this collection. On the Libby page, please click on "Sign in with your card," and follow the instructions on the screen to access the collection.
Latin American Women Writers This link opens in a new window
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Prose, poetry, and drama by Latin American Women.
North American Indian Drama: Second Edition This link opens in a new window
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Includes over 200 plays written by American Indian and First Nation playwrights of the twentieth century.
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