Interested in researching the stories of women and gender minorities this Women's History Month? The Boston Public Library has the databases to help! This list focuses on academic research and archival materials about women and queer people. However, you don't have to be an academic to use these databases. Learning about these topics is important…
Black History Boston: William Monroe Trotter and the Fight Against “The Birth of a Nation”
When W. H. Whaley approached the front of the crowd at Faneuil Hall, nearly 1,500 people—both Black and white—cheered him on.1 Not a lot united Boston across color lines in 1915, but the events at the Tremont Theater that past Saturday rallied Black people and poor white people alike. Whaley, a Black lawyer originally from…
Resources for People Facing Detention or Deportation
With the new presidential administration beginning mass deportations, this is a frightening time for many immigrants and their families. While the library cannot provide legal advice, we can point you toward resources to help you in this difficult time. You can also visit our Immigrant Information Corners at any BPL location. Knowledge is power! Find…
Learning Arabic: Resources at the Boston Public Library
"What can I do to help my child learn Arabic?" I've gotten this question several times since I started working at the Boston Public Library about a year ago. This shouldn't surprise me. Arabic is the fifth most spoken language in the world! About 422 million people worldwide speak Arabic, including over 1.2 million people…
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