OUR MISSION: The mission of the Revere Public Library (RPL) is to offer a welcoming, inclusive environment to promote lifelong learning and equitable access to the information services our community needs. We are committed to providing programs and services that foster creativity, intellectual freedom, and a culturally safe space for our patrons. (Approved by Library … Continued
Revere Public Library Weeding Policy Revere Public Library’s Weeding Policy will be based on the following criteria. These tenets will be the pillars we use to guide us in refining our collection to meet the ever-changing needs of our patrons and our community. The three pillars that intersect that will dictate our weeding process shall … Continued
Maya Angelou was an African American poet, author, and civil rights activist. She was and is famously known for her book “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”. She was best known for her unique and pioneering autobiographical writing style. Reading Materials All God’s Children Need Traveling Shoes Summary: The author describes her odyssey to … Continued
André Leon Talley was an American fashion journalist, stylist, creative director, and editor-at-large of Vogue magazine Often regarded as a fashion icon, he was known for supporting emerging designers and advocating for diversity in the fashion industry. Reading Materials The Chiffon Trenches: A Memoir Summary: “During André Leon Talley’s first magazine job assisting Andy Warhol … Continued
An American Drag Queen and mother figure for homeless and underprivileged youth who are a part of the LGBTQ+ community. LaBeija was also known for being a co-founder of ball culture and etiquette. A proud Black trans woman, a drag mother and, a pageant girl, Crystal LaBeija was the cause of an iconic moment in … Continued
African American Muslim minister who was a human rights activist and major vocalist for black and African American empowerment as well as an advocate for Islam. Reading Materials By Any Means Necessary (Malcom X Speeches, Interviews, and a Letter) Summary: We declare our right on this earth to be a man, to be a human … Continued
Was an anti-apartheid and political activist from South Africa and was the first president of South Africa for 5 years. He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 for fighting against institutionalize racism in South Africa. Reading Materials Dare Not Linger: The Presidential Years Summary: A sequel to the best-selling Long Walk to Freedom completes … Continued
Rosa Parks is mainly known for her role in the Montgomery Bus boycott and is deemed as the “first lady of civil rights.” She was a social justice activist and a prime initiate of the civil right movement. Reading Materials Rosa Parks: A Biography (Greenwood Biographies) Summary: This book captures the story of this remarkable … Continued
From Birmingham, Alabama, Angela Davis is a racial and social justice activist and educator in the 1970s. She is a 77-year-old master scholar who works for the poor and oppressed for their equal rights and a better place in society. She was a former professor of UCLA and a member of the Black Panthers. Reading … Continued
Films: The Boston Globe Black History Month Film Festival 2022 Reads: Black Is… is a list of books published in the previous year for all ages concerning the African American experience. This printing is part of the Boston Public Library’s annual observance of Black History Month. These titles may be available in other formats or … Continued
