Hear Me Out: Racial Histories

Systemic racism touches all parts of life and is linked to everything from poverty, to health, to education, to incarceration. It’s a racism that doesn’t rely on racist thoughts or actions from individuals, but rather on the laws, regulations, preferences and power structures that have built up over the centuries, and that continue to harm people of color. Check out these titles to learn more about systemic racism. And if you’d like to discuss these and related issues, the Library is co-hosting a virtual event on Wednesday, May 26 as part of the ‘Hear Me Out’ Dialogue Series.



Policing

These books offer detailed histories and critiques of America’s police system as well as passionate, thoughtful ways we can all work and advocate for change.




Women in Disability Rights

In these frank, intersectional memoirs, women who took a stand for disability rights explore disability, femininity, accessibility, race and, ultimately, empowerment. 


Girls Who Made a Difference

Making history isn’t just for grownups; kids can make their mark, too. Check out these titles and meet strong girls who stood up for the environment, civil rights and more.



Hear Me Out: Online Security and Data Protection

On February 24, 2021, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will be hosting a ‘Hear Me Out’ discussion about online security and data protection. For more information about these topics, check out these titles.


Hear Me Out: Vaccines

On Wednesday, January 27, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will be hosting a Hear Me Out discussion about the COVID-19 vaccine, featuring a Q and A with a public health specialist. Along with the Hear Me Out dialogue, these books will help you understand the science behind vaccines; the debates surrounding their use; the diseases they prevent; and their sometimes-troubling history.