Tag Archives: identity
Inspired by her grandmother
White Mulberry is a new historical novel written by 1994 Boston College Law School graduate Rosa Kwon Easton. Inspired by the life of Easton’s grandmother, White Mulberry is a moving portrait of Miyoung, a young girl who leaves an impoverished … Continue reading
The descendant
Fourteen-year-old Taína just learned that she is a descendant of a long line of strong Taíno women, but will knowing this help her bring peace and justice to her family and community? This question is at the heart of a … Continue reading
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Tagged history, identity, Woods College of Advancing Studies, young adult novel
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Memory, history, race, and the American landscape
Educator and Earth historian Lauret Savoy will give a presentation on her book Trace: Memory, History, Race, and the American Landscape on March 17 at 7 p.m. The virtual Lowell Humanities Series event will include a moderated discussion and audience … Continue reading
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Tagged cultural history, environment, identity, landscape
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Book launch Oct. 30 for A Russian Immigrant
Professor of Russian, English, and Jewish Studies Maxim D. Shrayer will launch his new book, A Russian Immigrant: Three Novellas, at a campus event on Oct. 30 from 7 to 9 p.m. in Devlin 101. The event will include a … Continue reading
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Tagged fiction, identity, immigrants, Jewish, Russian
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A conversation with Quan Zhou
Graphic novelist Quan Zhou will talk with BC Professors Min Song and Mary Kate Donovan about Asian immigration, art, and representation on Oct. 29 at Boston College. Zhou, who was born in Spain and is ethnically Chinese, explores the topic … Continue reading
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