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New this Month: Brooklynites by Prithi Kanakamedala
“Vigorous history of a free Black community in Brooklyn and its contributions to the making of modern New York.” ~Kirkus Reviews
New this Month: First Lady of Laughs by Grace Kessler Overbeke
“A spirited biography … a valuable addition to the history of female comedians and Jewish American entertainers.” ~Publishers Weekly
“Long-overdue assessment of a pioneering female comic … A welcome first step in making a legend among her sister comics better known to a wider audience.” ~Kirkus Reviews
From the Square
Why the DREAM Act Still Matters by Governor Bill Richardson
This piece was first published as the foreword to Perchance to DREAM: A Legal and Political History of the DREAM Act and DACA by Michael A. Olivas. Now available in…
Read MoreIn this post from the vault, author Kathy Davis explains why queer people embrace tango despite its reputation for heterosexism. Feminists consider Argentinian tango to be the most heterosexist dance…
Read MoreGrace Overbeke Explores Comedian Jean Carroll’s Life and Career in ‘First Lady of Laughs’
Originally Published by Columbia College Chicago Before “Hacks” and “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” there was the comedienne who started it all. Released on September 17, “First Lady of Laughs” by…
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