Скачать или смотреть AHS Events Dec2023 Desegregating Libraries in Northern Virginia

Presenters: Fairfax County Librarians Chris Barbuschak and Suzanne LaPierre
During the Jim Crow era, many public libraries were segregated. Public libraries play a fundamental role in communities by providing free educational resources, boosting literacy and knowledge, and serving as a place of refuge. Despite this, many were inaccessible to Black residents and continued to resist integration even after the landmark case Brown v. Board of Education in 1954. Discover the truth about the barriers imposed on the Black community and learn about the citizens-turned-activists who used protests and lawsuits to achieve more equitable library services. Their legacy resonates today as libraries continue to evolve and embrace more inclusive practices.