In America’s history, there were anti-literacy laws that prevented Blacks and, in some states, anyone who was non-white from reading, writing, as well as being taught to read and write. These laws applied to enslaved and free people of color.
Reimagining the field of library science means refocusing our efforts on increasing Black library science practitioners and resetting our agendas to be intentional about the allocation of funds.
In this presentation, you will learn about the history of anti-literacy laws and what Black representation in the field of library science could mean for our domestic and global communities.
