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Here are a few top picks from our faculty and staff of books, films, and art! We hope you will take the time to engage in this wonderful work.
Dr. J.E. Young, Patricia Hilliard-Nunn Visiting Assistant Professor, recommends “Harriet Tubman: Military Scout and Tenacious Visionary: From Her Roots in Ghana to Her Legacy on the Eastern Shore.” This account, co-authored by a Tubman descendant, is sure to provide greater insight into the fascinating life of Mrs. Tubman.
Dr. Taylor recommends “An Efficient Womanhood: Women and the Making of the Universal Negro Improvement Association” by Dr. Natanya Duncan. Duncan, a UF History PhD Graduate, is an associate professor of history and director of Africana studies at Queens College, CUNY. An Efficient Womanhood engages the role of women, such as Amy Ashwood Garvey, Henrietta V. Davis, and Larua Adorkor Kofey, in shaping Black nationalism.
Don’t forget to check out Marvel’s latest film that captures African Americans and Sci-Fi in the film “Captain America: Brand New World” (Feb. 2025 release).