{"id":12093,"date":"2021-07-19T14:31:13","date_gmt":"2021-07-19T18:31:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.brown.edu\/libnews\/?p=12093"},"modified":"2021-07-19T14:31:13","modified_gmt":"2021-07-19T18:31:13","slug":"race","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/library.brown.edu\/create\/libnews\/race\/","title":{"rendered":"Announcement | Brown Library publishes \u201cRace &\u201d in America digital book series"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Free and open publication documents and expands series exploring origins, history, and legacies of anti-Black racism in the U.S.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Providence, R.I.<\/strong> [Brown University] Over the course of the 2020-21 academic year, the Center for the Study of Race and Ethnicity in America<\/a> at Brown, in partnership with the Office of the Provost<\/a>, undertook a systematic investigation of the foundational and enduring contemporary effects of anti-Black racism in America. Drawing on the expertise of Brown scholars from a range of fields and scholarly perspectives as well as the University\u2019s historic strength and leadership in scholarship on race, the pioneering \u201cRace &\u201d in America panel series generated critical engagements with society\u2019s most fundamental and urgent questions. Investigating the role that racism plays in American public health, democracy, punishment, and more, the informed and illuminating discussions deepened knowledge and awareness in the service of promoting a more just and inclusive community and world. The \u201cRace &\u201d in America digital publication series<\/a> amplifies the impact and extends the reach of this important and timely panel series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Developed by the Brown University Library\u2019s Digital Publications Initiative<\/a> and in close coordination with Tricia Rose, Chancellor’s Professor of Africana Studies, Associate Dean of the Faculty for Special Initiatives, and Director of the Center for the Study of Race and Ethnicity in America, the \u201cRace &\u201d in America digital publication series re-presents the compelling original panel discussions with expanded content and resources in an innovative, interactive format, designed to heighten understanding and broaden these critical conversations. \u201cThe \u2018Race &\u2019 series and its creative digital presentation reflect two core elements of CSREA\u2019s vision: to foster dynamic intellectual community on crucial issues and ensure long-lasting access to ideas,\u201d said Rose. \u201cBy offering an array of Brown faculty reflecting on the importance and complexity of the way race defines American society from slavery to genetics to art, and making it available through this interactive, digital platform with enhanced content, we\u2019re able to contribute to ongoing conversations on these critical issues.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The \u201cRace &\u201d digital publication is a remarkable example of Brown’s dedication to its mission of creating and sharing knowledge in service of society. According to Richard M. Locke, Brown University provost: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brown is committed to conducting and disseminating widely consequential research designed to elevate awareness of pressing societal issues and contribute to meaningful change. The \u201cRace &\u201d in America series is emblematic of this commitment. Over the course of a year, we have shared Brown\u2019s faculty expertise in the interwoven areas that define and perpetuate anti-Black racism in the U.S., and through this engaging digital delivery, we\u2019re able to amplify and extend the impact of these important contributions.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

As an open access publication, the digital series provides enduring, barrier-free access to information, and has been developed with universal design principles for equitable use by all persons, including those with disabilities. In addition, the series features responsive design \u2014 readable on all digital devices, from smartphones to desktops \u2014 and robust highlighting, annotation, and sharing tools that encourage deep reader engagement and allow users to interact with one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Each of the eight volumes in the digital series includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n