February 28, 2014
We are very happy to announce that two NYU Press titles have been selected for inclusion in the 2014 AAUP Book, Jacket & Journal Show! The show recognizes meritorious achievements in… READ MORE
February 26, 2014
Th. Emil Homerin, editor-translator of the recently-published The Principles of Sufism (NYU Press, 2014) has long been interested in the work of ‘A’ishah al-Ba’uniyyah, who is perhaps the most prolific and prominent woman… READ MORE
February 25, 2014
—Andrea C. Abrams A few months ago, a student penned an article for my college’s newspaper on the proper appellation for people of African descent in the United States. He… READ MORE
February 21, 2014
—Gregory S. Parks I want to tell you a story. I’m going to ask you all to close your eyes while I tell you the story. . . This is… READ MORE
February 19, 2014
—Sekou M. Franklin In the upcoming months, there will be countless celebrations marking the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights of 1965. Without a doubt,… READ MORE
February 13, 2014
—Catherine R. Squires I was pleased to be invited by NYU Press to blog about Black History Month, a celebration that some who believe we’re “post-racial” would say is unnecessary…. READ MORE
February 11, 2014
—Dorceta E. Taylor It is Black History Month and I am reflecting on the significant strides we have made on issues of racial justice, social equity, and human rights. However,… READ MORE
February 6, 2014
—Andra Gillespie [Note: This op-ed originally appeared on CNN.com on February 5, 2014.] It’s February and Black History Month, and networks and major consumer brands are reprising their annual ad campaigns honoring… READ MORE