February 28, 2013
—F. Michael Higginbotham Recently, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Shelby County v. Holder, examining the constitutionality of Section 5 “pre-clearance” provisions of the Voting Rights Act. Section 5… READ MORE
February 26, 2013
February is drawing to a close, and we’d like to kick off the last few days of Black History Month by featuring the introduction to F. Michael Higginbotham’s forthcoming book, Ghosts… READ MORE
February 20, 2013
—Robert D. Bullard and Beverly Wright In thinking about Black History Month and the great strides that have been made in the arenas of civil rights and racial equality, an… READ MORE
February 19, 2013
—Dayo F. Gore As we begin the annual celebration of African American achievements known as Black History Month, I am struck again by the promises and perils of this type… READ MORE
February 11, 2013
February marks the month-long celebration of the history, influences, and contributions of African American people and culture. To honor Black History Month this year, we’re offering 20% off some of our… READ MORE
January 3, 2013
NYU Press Spring 2013 Catalog is now online, featuring an exciting range of new books in history, media studies, law, and more! Highlights include: TWO PRESIDENTS ARE BETTER THAN ONE: Making… READ MORE
December 31, 2012
—Kidada E. Williams Eric Foner, in his 2011 Pulitzer Prize-winning book The Fiery Trial, described President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation as one of the most misunderstood documents of American history…. READ MORE
December 21, 2012
—Simone Cinotto My book, Soft Soil, Black Grapes: The Birth of Italian Winemaking in California began while I was researching for another project on the foodways of Italian immigrants in… READ MORE