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The antiracist kid : a book about identity, justice, and activism / by Jewell, Tiffany.; Miles, Nicole.;
Includes bibliographic references (pages 114-116).Identity. Identity and you ; Race and ethnicity ; Identity in the United States ; Similar and different ; Talking about differences ; You know who you are! ; Putting it all together -- Justice. Bias, prejudice, and discrimination ; Power ; Racism ; What you can do! ; Putting it all together -- Activism. How to be an activist! ; Using your "voice" ; Feeling grateful! ; Putting it all together.What is racism? What is antiracism? Why are both important to learn about? The Antiracist Kid answers your questions about these words (and the big ideas behind them) and give you the tools to practice antiracism in your everday life! This must-have guide explains: IDENTITY: What is is and what it means for you. JUSTICE: What it is, what racism has to do with it, and how to fight injustice. ACTIVISM: How to be the best antiracist kid you can be! This book teaches you ways to recognize racism and injustice-and helps you figure out what you can do when you find them at home, at school, and in any of the stories, games, and videos that you read, watch, and play --Publisher.Ages 8-12.LSC
Subjects: Anti-racism; Racism; Identity (Philosophical concept); Justice; Social action;
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NCIS, Naval Criminal Investigative Service. [videorecording] / by Carroll, Rocky.; Harmon, Mark,1951-; McCallum, David,1933-; Murray, Sean,1977-; Pablo, Cote de,1979-; Weatherly, Michael,1968-; CBS DVD (Firm); CBS Paramount Network Television (Firm); Paramount Pictures, inc.;
Disc 1. Extreme prejudice -- Recovery -- Phoenix -- Lost at sea.Disc 2. The namesake -- Shell shock [part 1] -- Shell shock [part 2] -- Gone.Disc 3. Devil's trifecta -- You better watch out -- Shabbat shalom -- Shiva.Disc 4. Hit and run -- Canary -- Hereafter -- Detour.Disc 5. Prime suspect -- Seek -- Squall -- Chasing ghosts -- Berlin.Disc 6. Revenge -- Double blind -- Damned if you do.David McCallum, Mark Harmon, Michael Weatherly, Rocky Carroll, Cote de Pablo, Sean Murray.Focuses on the sometimes complex and always amusing dynamics of a team of special agents forced to work together in high-stress situations. From murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines, these special agents travel the globe to investigate all crimes with Navy or Marine Corps ties.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD, widescreen (16:9) presentation ; Dolby digital 5.1 surround, stereo.
Subjects: United States. Naval Criminal Investigative Service; Crime laboratories; Crime scene searches; Criminal behavior; Criminal investigation; Detective and mystery television programs.; Forensic scientists; Homicide investigation;
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All In Her Hands : A Novel. by Blake, Audrey.;
'All in Her Hands' is set in 1849 and is the story of Nora Beady, a newly graduated physician who must return to London to takeover the family practice, and while facing the prejudice of society, fight against an invisible enemy before it's too late. Audrey Blake is the pseudonym for Regina Sirois and Jaima Fixsen. Fixsen lives in Edmonton, AB. From the authors of 'The Woman With No Name' (a RADD pick).Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: Historical fiction.; FICTION / Contemporary Women; FICTION / Historical / General; FICTION / Literary; FICTION / Women;
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Playing Through. by Korzeniowska, Balbinka,film director.; Winslow, Andia,actor.; Rae, Julia,actor.; Nicole Washington, Kiana,actor.; Gene Blevins, Ronnie,actor.; Daly, Sam,actor.; V. Murphy, Timothy,actor.; Quiver Distribution (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Andia Winslow, Julia Rae, Kiana Nicole Washington, Ronnie Gene Blevins, Sam Daly, Timothy V. MurphyOriginally produced by Quiver Distribution in 2022.Set in 1950s America, PLAYING THROUGH tells the inspiring story of Ann Gregory, the first African-American woman to compete in a USGA golf tournament. Facing racism and societal barriers, Ann forms an unexpected bond with Babs Whatling, a white amateur golfer. Together, they navigate a world of prejudice, resilience, and determination, proving that courage and friendship can transcend boundaries.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.; Sports.; Biographical films.; Historical films.; Golf.;
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Othello. by Avrich, Barry,film director.; Shawn Williams, Nigel,film director.; Sargisson, Amelia,actor.; S. Miller, Gordon,actor.; Condlln, Laura,actor.; Blake, Michael,actor.; Terry Steiner International (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Amelia Sargisson, Gordon S. Miller, Laura Condlln, Michael BlakeOriginally produced by Terry Steiner International in 2019.Undeterred by the differences in their backgrounds and life experiences, Othello and Desdemona defy prejudice to be united in marriage. But deadly malice lurks where the newlyweds least expect it, as the one man Othello trusts the most resolves to destroy their happiness at any cost. Whispers of suspicion feed irrational jealousy in this gripping psychological drama, one of Shakespeare's greatest and best-known tragedies.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Literature.; Arts.; Performing arts.; Documentary films.; Artists.; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.; Literature, Medieval.; Art and architecture.;
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Resistance in a Hostile Environment: Black Power. by Amponsah, George,film director.; Kulaaya, Daniel,actor.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Daniel KulaayaOriginally produced by BBC Studios in 2021.Charting the period between 1961 and 1971, this is a searing account of how members of the British Black Power movement challenged police oppression and political prejudice. At the heart of the documentary is a series of astonishing interviews with past activists, many of whom are speaking for the first time about what it was really like to be involved in the British Black Power movement, bringing to life one of the key cultural revolutions in the history of the nation.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Enthnology.; Social sciences.; Criminal law.; Balts (Indo-European people).; Foreign study.; Sociology.; Documentary films.; Ethnicity.; Current affairs.; History.; Violence.; Racism.; African diaspora.; Police brutality.; Race relations.; British Isles.; Africa--History.;
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Lovely war / by Berry, Julie,1974-;
Includes bibliographical references.They are Hazel, James, Aubrey, and Colette. A classical pianist from London, a British would-be architect-turned-soldier, a Harlem-born ragtime genius in the U.S. Army, and a Belgian orphan with a gorgeous voice and a devastating past. Their story, as told by goddess Aphrodite, who must spin the tale or face judgment on Mount Olympus, is filled with hope and heartbreak, prejudice and passion, and reveals that, though War is a formidable force, it's no match for the transcendent power of Love.LSC
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Love stories.; Aphrodite (Greek deity); World War, 1914-1918; Man-woman relationships; Mythology, Greek;
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Seabird / by Kadarusman, Michelle,1969-;
In late nineteenth century Indonesia--then known as the Dutch East Indies--a Javanese girl from a noble family is confined to her home before her thirteenth birthday, where she must remain until she is married. Removed from school and the outside world, Kartini writes to her former Dutch schoolmate, Lesty, who has returned to the Netherlands. With Lesty's support Kartini begins to challenge the role expected of her, and that of girls and women in her community. Determined to gain her freedom, Kartini bravely battles prejudice and tradition stirring change for her family, and for her country.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Girls;
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Ladies in waiting : Jane Austen's unsung characters / by container of (work):Bellezza, Audrey.Elizas.; container of (work):Dukess, Karen.What Georgiana wants.; container of (work):James, Eloisa.Sense, sensibility, and snapdragons.; container of (work):Lipman, Elinor.Miss Bates bobs her hair.; container of (work):MacLean, Sarah.Triumph of Hetty Jane Bates.; container of (work):Payne, Nikki,1982-Lace and larceny.; container of (work):Quincy, D. M.(Diana).Lydia's story.; container of (work):Trigiani, Adriana.Bennets of Jane Street.;
"In honor of her 250th birthday, eight authors have come together with wildly imaginative reboots of the lives of several of Jane Austen's minor characters. Written with plenty of love and wit, these clever stories star everyone from Pride and Prejudice's snobbish Caroline Bingley to the modern descendant of Sense and Sensibility's Eliza Williams and much more. Blurring genres and taking us across the oceans, Ladies in Waiting is a heartfelt celebration of Jane Austen and her timeless masterpieces"--
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Short stories.; Austen, Jane, 1775-1817; Man-woman relationships; Women;
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The Hired Man : A Novel. by Dallas, Sandra.;
1937. Its been seven years since the dust storms started in Colorado. When Martha Helens mother takes in Otis Hobbs, a handsome drifter who saves a local boy from a vicious dust storm, she quickly discovers a darker side to their rural community. Suspicion, jealousy, and prejudice grip their neighbours - and emotions reach a frenzy after Martha Helens best friend, Frankie, disappears and is then found murdered. Ultimately, Martha Helen is forced to make sense of her conflicting feelings and loyalties in order to help find retribution and to reconcile the difference between the law and justice.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: Historical fiction.; FICTION / Contemporary Women; FICTION / Historical / General; FICTION / Westerns; FICTION / Women;
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