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New York Black Librarians Caucus Newsletter SUMMER 2020 NEW YORK BLACK LIBRARIANS CAUCUS NEWSLETTER THE NEW YORK a powerful torch of strength, INSIDE: BLACK LIBRARIANS enthusiasm and imagination. NYBLC offers scholarships, CAUCUS (NYBLC) is a books awards, and a host of ser- President's Letter 2 collection of professionals, who vices provided for Caucus mem- Our History 3 believe that they are the “culture bers including programs, job Did You Know 3 keepers” of history, tradition and listings, and so much more. You 2020 Election Results 4 community. We represent the Celebrate NYBLC's 50th 5 can benefit tremendously from library community’s collective 50th Anniversary Gala 6-7 the numerous executive offices, interests. The Caucus works to Upcoming Event 8 committees, presentations, and expand professional, economic Member Recognition 9-10 professional development work- and networking opportunities Honoring Phyllis G. Mack 11 shops. for librarians, library support NYBLC @ NYLA 2019 12 staff, board of trustees, institu- Dr. Lucille Cole Thomas 13 The CAUCUS needs your sup- tions and those that love Scholarship Renamed 14 port and energetic involvement Member Updates 15 libraries. as we continue working to make Scholarships 16 progress in the library commu- Committees 17 By joining the Caucus, you will nity. Together we will make a be united with professional men difference. and women, who together ignite 2 SUMMER 2020 SUMMER 2020 3 Our History PRESIDENT’S LETTER n 1970 a group of Black Librarians met to address the problems resulting from wide- Ispread racism in their profession. The problems fell into two major categories: • Librar- ies in Black communities were most often inaccessible, had neglected facilities, and inad- With that said, there are some exciting things equate staffing and resources. It was increasingly evident that minority communities were happening this summer and into the fall! With being left behind in terms of access to the avalanche of information so indispensable in a the introduction to our very first web series rapidly changing technological society. “Conversations from the Heart” we are utiliz- ing technology to continue spreading the word The Black Librarians’ professional advancement was consistently blocked by blatant re- about equality in the workplace and promoting strictions. The members of the group that met over 40 years ago decided to take collec- diversity within our profession. As an orga- tive action. They founded an organization and named it the Black Librarians’ Caucus of nization we have an extremely important role Queens, since most of its members lived or worked in that borough. The problems that to play here in New York as representation of this group rallied around were so persuasive that librarians from the greater New York Black librarians state wide. With the help of area soon joined the founding members. In 1975, the organization’s name was changed to NYLA we have been able to broaden our reach the New York Black Librarian’s Caucus Inc. and for the first time, have members from all over the state. Today, the Caucus is still a thriving, vital organization that strongly advocates for quality library services in all communities, broad professional opportunities for Black Librarians, In the wake of all of the civil unrest as people become more and more aware of the inequali- bridging the Digital Divide and other important issues. Through the annual Donna Hoke Dana M. Sinclair Scholarship award, the Caucus assists at least two Black graduate students in pursuit of the President, NYBLC ties and adversity that people of color continue to face in this country, communities are com- master’s degrees in library and information science. 2019 - 2021 ing together. Citizens of this country are more dejected, incensed and motivated to effectuate change than ever before. Now is the time for Did You Know... Dear Members, us as a people to band together and rise above the iniquities we face and use our voices to NYBLC Scholarship recipients who became NYBLC Presidents: fight against it. It is my hope that the caucus n light of all of the issues that we are facing will be a platform to give a voice to those who today, I am glad that we are able to come Madeline Ford (1991) President 2005 - 2007 I need it. As we continue to raise money for our together in unity to continue our promotion scholarship funds, inspire librarians new to the Negla Ross-Parris (1992) President 1998 - 1999 of Black librarianship and our contributions to field and network with one another to provide Phyllis Hodges (1993) President 1999 - 2001 the field. It has been an eventful year. I would insight and support as we navigate a field that Margaret Gibson (2005) President 2009 - 2011 like to thank each and every member that has historically lacks diversity and continues to be stepped up to continue the work of the cau- an issue today. NYBLC members who became BCALA Presidents: cus. With the arrival of my now ten month old baby girl it has been a whirlwind of activity So cheers to the work we have done and the and unexpected challenges on my part. The Stanton Biddle, 1994 - 1996 work we continue to do. Cheers as we strive for executive board has stepped in to take care of Andrew P. Jackson (Sekou Molefi Baako), 2004 - 2006 greatness! the inner workings of caucus business in my Richard E. Ashby, Jr., 2018 - 2020 absence and I am eternally grateful. Shauntee Burns-Simpson, 2020 - 2022 (Current President) 4 SUMMER 2020 SUMMER 2020 5 NYBLC Celebrating NYBLC’s 50th Anniversary Board Election 2020 Results e are excited to announce that NYBLC is being updated to coincide with the WNew York Black Librarians 50th Anniversary in 2020. It all began with the 35 President th Anniversary celebration in 2005, where a brief history summary was printed in Emily Dowie the Jazz Brunch program. This will be added to the printing of NYBLC's history. Votes: 21 100% NYBLC Presidents, all twenty-two of them will be highlighted by decade, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s. Included are photographs, short biographies, and a time- Vice President line of accomplishments during their terms of office. Taina Evans Votes: 20 NYBLC has an illustrious history, members included Elected Officials, Adminis- 100% trators, Department Heads, School Library Leaders, and high-ranking members of their respective libraries. This information from librarians in the various Genera- Recording Secretary tions: Traditionalists or the Silent Generation (born 1945 and before) and the Baby S. Michele Echols Boomers (1946-1964) needs to be shared with Generation X (1965-1976), Millenni- Votes: 20 als or GenY (1977-1995) and Generation Z/Centennials (1996- ). Many of the issues 95.24% former generations faced are still issues today with current generations in the library field. Corresponding Secretary We hope you are excited too! Juanita James Here is a sampling of what will be included. Votes: 20 100% Treasurer Rebecca Rodd Votes: 13 61.90% Congratulations to the winners of this year's election!! 6 SUMMER 2020 SUMMER 2020 7 50th Anniversary Gala Update 50th Anniversary Gala he Gala’s invited guests include Library Directors, Librarians, Administrators, TLibrary Advocates, staff, Elected Officials and other notable members of the New York library and educational community. The NYBLC is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that has been a constant voice for diversity and library advocacy in the Golden 50th Anniversary Gala/ New York library community for almost 50 years. The goal of the Caucus is to pro- vide financial support to graduate students of African American descent pursuing a Scholarshiop Fundraiser master’s degree in Library and Information Science. The Hoke & Gethers-Moham- ~ med Scholarship is our primary tool and, to date, over $45,000 scholarships have Saturday, November 14, 2020 been awarded! Venue: TBA his event will raise funds for the Hoke & Gethers-Mohammed Memorial Schol- Tarship & Andrew P. Jackson Scholarship Award for Library Support Staff. The Gala will also include the naming of the 2020 NYBLC Distinguished Author Book Awards in the following categories Adult Author, YA Author and Children Author. ew York State government response to the pandemic ~Distinguised Author Award Winner ~ N(COVID-19) has created our “new normal”. In addition, as Kwame Alexander part of the New York Library Association we are following the Kwame is a poet, educator, and the New York Times Bestselling author of 32 books, in- 2020 NYLA annual conference/trade show update closely. NYLA cluding THE UNDEFEATED, illustrated by Kadir Nelson and HOW TO READ A BOOK, will make a final determination on the format for the 2020 Annu- illustrated by Melissa Sweet al Conference (In-person/virtual hybrid OR completely Virtual ~ Young Adult Winner ~ Online) on August 1, 2020. After this date, NYBLC will release Khristi Lauren Adams our plans for hosting the 50th Anniversary Gala. Please stay Khristi is an author, speaker and ordained minister. Her new book, Parable of the Brown tuned and visit our website for up-to-date information. Girl will be released in February 2020. The book highlights the cultural/historical and spiritual truths that emerge from the lives of young black girls. https://www.nyla.org/nyla-2020-conference-trade-show-up- dates-and-decision-timeline/?menukey=trade_show ~ Children’s Book Winner ~ Ama KariKari Yawson Michele Echols / Immediate Past President / Chair of the Gala Ama is an author, attorney, educator and motivational speaker. In 2015, she created the folkloric character Kwanzaa Nana for her Kwanzaa series. Her first book picture book, committee Sunne’s Gift, is about a magical being (magbee) with spirally hair that grows toward the sun named Sunne. 8 SUMMER 2020 SUMMER 2020 9 Upcoming Virtual Event: Member Recognition Conversations from the Heart NYLA honoree: ith a lengthy career as a New Phyllis G.
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