History, Literature

The Healing Power of Storytelling: Exploring Black Women’s Literature in Womb Work

Black women writers and scholars have been engaged in the process of repairing and restoring history especially as it documents the experiences of Black women in America. This Black History Month, we spotlight Womb Work, a novel that powerfully asserts the importance of Black women’s stories in shaping a fuller, more critical understanding of American … Continue reading

History, Journals, Literature, Modern Languages, News, Political History, postcolonial studies, science fiction

Black History Month: The LUP Reading List

To mark Black History Month, we’ve put together a list of books and journal articles which provide new and critical insights into the area. Each article has been made Free to Read throughout October.

History, Journals, News, Political History, postcolonial studies

Spotlight on Black History: Free to read journal articles, plus 30% off selected e-book and print books

For August we are putting a spotlight on Aesthetics and the Environment, focusing on our Art, Architecture and Sculpture books, journals and digital collections.

History, Journals, Modern Languages

Black History Month 2019

To mark Black History Month this year, we’ve put together a list of recent and forthcoming books and journal articles providing new insights into the area. Find out more about these books and articles below! Britain's Black Past Edited by Gretchen H. Gerzina In recent years researchers, both affiliated and independent, have done exciting new … Continue reading