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Anya Jabour @herstoryprof.bsky.social · 3h

Happy #BannedBooksWeek! A century ago, Katharine Bement Davis defended the lesbian-themed book THE WELL OF LONELINESS from censorship. Learn about Davis's research on female sexuality (written carefully to avoid censorship) and pre-order my book, MATTERS OF SEX, now from @nyupress.bsky.social!

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How a survey of over 2,000 women in the 1920s changed the way Americans thought about female sexuality

A century ago, a pioneering sex researcher challenged the idea that respectable women did not – and should not – experience sexual desire or have sex, except to please men or have children.

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NYU Press @nyupress.bsky.social · 26m

Join us tonight at 6pm EST for a conversation with Tiffany Gayle Chenault, author of "Black Woman Runner," alongside Jeff Davis of Black Men Run Boston. The event will take place at the Shaw-Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library. Don't miss out! buff.ly/nfzt7V8

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Black Woman Runner: A Memoir — A Discussion with the Author Tiffany Gayle Chenault - NYU Press

Join us for this special discussion with author Tiffany Gayle Chenault, Black Girls Run Boston member, in conversation with moderator Jeff Davis of Black Men Run Boston. Together, they’ll explore her…

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NYU Press @nyupress.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Because monastic life depended on books, it was natural that monks and nuns came to produce them. In this excerpt from "Reading Matters," Joel Halldorf explores how preserving antiquity was never the point for these scribes, who had one purpose: communion with God. Read here: buff.ly/WI37Boh

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Candace Lukasik @clukasik.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

My book, “Martyrs and Migrants” has received Best Work in the Study of Practices, Communities, or Lived Contexts from the @aarweb.bsky.social! Grateful to the committee for this recognition—I am absolutely thrilled! aarweb.org/news/2026-aa...

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NYU Press @nyupress.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Who decides what makes Korean food in NYC "authentic"? Jinwon Kim finds the answer in Koreatown's consumers: Korean nationals, Korean Americans, and non-Koreans alike. Watch her Korea Society talk on YouTube now: buff.ly/euE4XLg

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Koreatown, NYC: The Consumption of a Transnational Brand

October 1, 2026 - In the past decade, Korean entertainment has gained global recognition, with Korean movies and TV shows winning Oscars and Emmys, and K-Pop groups becoming wildly popular. In…

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NYU Press @nyupress.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Ying-Chao Kao joins the VCU Humanities Research Center to discuss "Fear of Queer Taiwan," and how Taiwan's 2019 marriage equality win fueled an anti-LGBTQ backlash with ties to the US religious right. Join us on Mon, Oct 5, 12 PM ET on Zoom; open to all! RSVP: buff.ly/l25qNr5

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Fear of Queer Taiwan - Humanities Research Center - Virginia Commonwealth University

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NYU Press @nyupress.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Last week, GW Law's Andrew Guthrie Ferguson presented "Your Data Will Be Used Against You" at the IMF's 10th Annual Privacy Summit, unpacking how tech advances have quietly reshaped privacy in ways many don't notice. buff.ly/WnFMs8x

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NYU Press @nyupress.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

"How to Watch Sports" brings together leading scholars to unpack the unseen cultural and economic forces of athletics. From Steph Curry and Air Jordans to trans inclusion and sports betting, it asks how we truly consume modern sports. Now available! buff.ly/lJdMlag

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NYU Press @nyupress.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

This new September title, "Listening to Dementia," confronts the deeply personal and societal complexities of cognitive decline. Abel tackles crucial, uncomfortable truths such as the impact of stigma and the divergence between the views of carers and the people they care for. buff.ly/ma4cuLy

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NYU Press @nyupress.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

"Yiddish in the Land of Sunshine" delivers an account of Eastern European Jewish immigration and Yiddish public culture in Southern California. This work explores their deep involvement in Los Angeles's labor movements, involving politics, migration, and identity. Now available! buff.ly/CIhEV0G

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Jack El-Hai @jackelhai.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

"A true trailblazer." Today's pre-orderable #history book pick from Damn History, a free monthly newsletter for readers/writers of #popularhistory. Congrats to author @herstoryprof.bsky.social & @nyupress.bsky.social! Read/subscribe to Damn History: damn-history-16d93f.beehiiv.com/subscribe

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NYU Press @nyupress.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

This Friday at 6pm: Jinwon Kim of Smith College discusses "Koreatown, NYC" at CUNY's Asian American / Asian Research Institute. Join in person in Midtown or on Zoom! buff.ly/JCBbjib

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Koreatown, NYC: The Consumption of a Transnational Brand – Asian American / Asian Research Institute

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NYU Press @nyupress.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Tune in: WAMC's Joe Donahue talks with David Conrad-Pérez about his new book "Fire in the Heart of the City," exploring the struggle between labor organizers and NYC’s elite and how that struggle reshaped philanthropy and social welfare. Listen: buff.ly/et1OTCM

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David Conrad-Pérez's new book is 'Fire in the Heart of the City: The Triangle Shirtwaist Tragedy and the Origins of Modern Charity'

The 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire is remembered as one of the defining tragedies of American labor history, but historian and former journalist DavidConrad-Pérez argues there is another…

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NYU Press @nyupress.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

During Climate Week at the New York Botanical Garden, we're proud to unveil "The Roadmap for Urban Nature-based Solutions," a new series from Global Access Publication, an NYU Press imprint. Dr. Timon McPhearson keynotes on Designing Resilient Cities. More: buff.ly/JjROBC9 @nybg.bsky.social

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NYU Press @nyupress.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Political speech is full of messages spread intentionally by people who know they are false. In this excerpt from "Deterring Political Deceit," David Chang argues for protecting honest mistakes but making deliberate false information a category of unprotected speech. Read here: buff.ly/TndUO5n

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NYU Press @nyupress.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

New at NYU Press! "The Sound of Victory" brings together a dynamic range of thinkers to explore the deep, interconnected worlds of music, sound, and sport. This volume uses sound as a generative lens to examine power, identity, and belonging, sparking debate about modern sport. buff.ly/5lhxe6D

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NYU Press @nyupress.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Scott D. Landes pens a new op-ed for @theprogressivemag.bsky.social, pushing back against Donald Trump's call to revive forced institutionalization. Read it here: buff.ly/utd8LLr Landes is also the author of the forthcoming "The Counterconforming Body."

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Block Trump’s Push to Lock up Disabled People

If Trump's assertion of ableism is successful here, that won't be the end of it.

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NYU Press @nyupress.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

New title, "American Amazigh," explores how an indigenous group from North Africa actively challenges dominant American narratives of race, migration, and belonging. Through a compelling ethnography, Dr. Castaneda sheds light on the racialized experiences of conditional citizenship. buff.ly/EoDVO4X

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MNG - University Presses @mngupbooks.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Expansive yet accessible, Forbidden offers a captivating look into Jewish history and identity through the lens of the pig. 📚 buff.ly/GGPlJ8h Browse MNG's virtual exhibit ⬇️ buff.ly/UN95hvY @nyupress.bsky.social #ReligiousStudies

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NYU Press @nyupress.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Our new book, "Housing in New York City," dismantles the myth that NYC is a mere housing outlier but rather a historical influence on policy. By tracing key players, Anacker delivers a thoroughly researched history of the past, present, and future of housing policy. buff.ly/pABNnAQ

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NYU Press @nyupress.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Every year, thousands of children with disabilities are placed in solitary confinement by U.S. public schools as a punishment for their disability. In a new excerpt, Charles Bell, author of "No Restraint," makes the case for why this abuse should be put to a stop. Read here: buff.ly/hDXJlpx

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NYU Press @nyupress.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

David Conrad-Pérez speaks with Urban Matters of the Center for New York City Affairs about his recent work, "Fire in the Heart of the City," and what the meaning of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire of 1911 holds today. Read more here: buff.ly/ZIg161S

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‘Charity Isn’t Only About Generosity. It’s Also About Power.’ — Center for New York City Affairs

A new book describes the clash between upper-class philanthropy and working-class militancy following the horrific Triangle Shirtwaist Fire.

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NYU Press @nyupress.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

We're thrilled to see "A Whale Is A Country" by Isabel Zapata, translated by Robin Myers, recognized as the 2026 winner of the Sarah Maguire Prize for Poetry in Translation! Congratulations to our partners at Fonograf Editions for this exceptional win! For more info: buff.ly/B8SXLQC

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Sarah Maguire Prize 2026 - Poetry Translation Centre

A Whale Is a Country Wins the Sarah Maguire Prize for Poetry in Translation 2026 We are delighted to announce that A Whale Is a Country by Mexican poet Isabel Zapata, translated from Spanish by…

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NYU Law Democracy Project @democracyproject.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Out today - Our new book "Democracy’s Challenges: 100 Ideas," edited by Bob Bauer, Sam Issacharoff, @rickpildes.bsky.social & R. Po (@nyupress.bsky.social) Featuring essays from 100+ leading thinkers across the political spectrum on the future of democracy 📖Learn more nyupress.org/978147985255...

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Democracy’s Challenges

Democracy’s Challenges is the culmination of the NYU Law Democracy Project’s “100 Ideas in 100 Days series.” This anthology brings together an unpara...

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NYU Press @nyupress.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

"Governing in a Pandemic" examines how the crisis continues to shape politics across the Middle East and North Africa, showing crisis as a central logic of governance and prompting debate over lasting pandemic rule. Learn more about this new title: buff.ly/lSn4s6x

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NYU Press @nyupress.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Our new book ”Her Hat Was in the Ring" uncovers the remarkable, untold story of over 6,000 women who ran for public office in the United States between 1850 and 1920. It challenges the belief that the right to vote and the right to hold office always went hand-in-hand. buff.ly/v0qdG4t

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Choice Reviews @choicereviews.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Check out Choice's Reviews of the Month for September 2026. Spotlighting four book reviews for their relevance or pure reading pleasure! ow.ly/qE5Z50ZNnR4 @stanfordpress.bsky.social @ucpress.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social @nyupress.bsky.social

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NYU Press @nyupress.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Did you catch the mention of "Avidly Reads Guilty Pleasures" by Arielle Zibrak in The Atlantic? It's one of six picks to help you ease back into focused work and serious thinking. Read it here: buff.ly/MZwcfp7

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What to Read to Wake Up Your Brain

These books can ease readers into a season of work and hard thinking.

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NYU Press @nyupress.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Scrutiny over the use of Flock cameras continues to dominate news headlines nationwide. Andrew Guthrie Ferguson joins the Your Undivided Attention podcast (Center for Humane Technology) to unpack how policing tech collides with constitutional law in the AI policing era.

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Flock is Just the Beginning: Inside the Era of AI-Powered Policing

In a 2018 TED Talk, Yuval Harari argued that democracy prevailed over fascism and communism in the 20th century not because of any inherent advantage, but because the technology of that age favored…

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NYU Press @nyupress.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Delighted to see an excerpt of Melissa Klapper's forthcoming work, "Jewish Women at Home in the World: Gender, Judaism, and American Identity in the Rise of Mass Tourism," featured by the @jewishbookcouncil.bsky.social Read it here: buff.ly/eu4DavM

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American Jewish Women Observing the High Holidays Abroad

During the late 1800s and early 1900s, American Jewish women participated enthusiastically in the rise of mass tourism.

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NYU Press @nyupress.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We're thrilled to share that "Disabled Power: A Storm, A Grid, and Embodied Harm in the Age of Disaster" by Angela Frederick has been named the Winner of this year's 4S Rachel Carson Prize! Our heartfelt congratulations to Angela and all finalists. @4sweb.bsky.social buff.ly/uAuVagc

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2026: Angela Frederick

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NYU Press @nyupress.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

New! "Deterring Political Deceit" explores today’s crisis: influencers and politicians spreading messages they know are false. It shows we can deter political lying by focusing on fraudulent intent rather than just policing false content. buff.ly/ublgTpS

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MNG - University Presses @mngupbooks.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

This volume explores how post-Holocaust memorial books help to reshape our understanding of Jewish life and death in Eastern Europe 🔗 buff.ly/ZZMwVmo 📍The Wiener Holocaust Library 🗓️ 7th September @nyupress.bsky.social @wienerlibrary.bsky.social

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MNG - University Presses @mngupbooks.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Explores Muslim queer and trans experiences in the world's largest Muslim-majority country. 📚 buff.ly/3o0SxHH Browse MNG's virtual exhibit ⬇️ buff.ly/5mWaVZJ Visit our table for to browse more titles! #EuroSEAS2026 @nyupress.bsky.social

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NYU Press @nyupress.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Now Available! "Fire in the Heart of the City" reexamines the tragic Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. A turning point in the struggle for labor protections, this groundbreaking work shows how the catastrophe helped transform modern American life with the rise of modern charity. buff.ly/42Nb4j6

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NYU Press @nyupress.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Immigration policy reshapes families. On CBS News LA, Laura E. Enriquez outlines "family legal vulnerability"—how deportability, economic insecurity, social exclusion, and legal uncertainty affect Latino and mixed-status college students' well-being. Watch the segment here: buff.ly/O0oxV1W

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NYU Press @nyupress.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

On Saturday, September 26th, Ian Rosenberg will be joined by ABC 7 Chicago's Samantha Chatman for a conversation on his work, "Terrible Stuff Damaging Everybody: The True Story of Lies and Libel in Dominion v. Fox." A Q&A and signing will follow the discussion. RSVP here: buff.ly/FG6n93W

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NYU Press @nyupress.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

New from NYU Global Access Publications, "Democracy's Challenges: 100 Ideas" brings together a range of scholars, strategists, policymakers, and global thinkers on the urgent question of what's next for democracy. In an attempt to spark a fresh debate about the limits of reform.

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Democracy’s Challenges

Democracy’s Challenges is the culmination of the NYU Law Democracy Project’s “100 Ideas in 100 Days series.” This anthology brings together an unpara...

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NYU Press @nyupress.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Our exciting September release from Ian Rosenberg, "Terrible Stuff Damaging Everybody," traces the definitive story of Dominion v. Fox, the battle over election lies that changed the future of democracy.

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NYU Press @nyupress.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Alejandro E. Camacho and Brigham Daniels join Stentor Danielson to discuss their book, "Lessons for a Warming Planet: A Vital History of US Environmental Law." They invite readers to ask how legal history can inform our response to climate change, AI, and emerging biotechnologies. buff.ly/GpYPu2H

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NYU Press @nyupress.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

It's your last chance to win a free, hardcover copy of Fire in the Heart of the City by David Conrad-Perez! Head to our Goodreads Giveaway before 8/31 to enter. buff.ly/bKvl6mX

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NYU Press @nyupress.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Our new book "Living Redemption" by Melissa Guzman-Garcia examines how Latino Evangelical churches promise salvation while reinforcing logics of surveillance and criminalization systems that oppress their congregants. Learn more:

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Living Redemption

Examines how Latino Evangelical churches promise salvation while reinforcing logics of surveillance and criminalization systems that oppress their congregant...

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NYU Press @nyupress.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Ian Rosenberg ("Terrible Stuff Damaging Everybody") joins Maya Kornberg (Stuck) to discuss threats to democracy ahead of the midterms. Please join the WORD Bookstore on Tue, Sept 22, 6:30pm. An official 2026 Brooklyn Book Festival Bookend Event!

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9/22 - Maya Kornberg and Ian Rosenberg by WORD

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NYU Press @nyupress.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Deborah E. Kanter from Albion College will present her book "Pioneers of Latino Ministry: Claretians and the Evolving World of Catholic America" at the upcoming Dolan Seminar, hosted by Notre Dame's Cushwa Center. This lecture on September 26th is free and open to all. More:

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Dolan Seminar: Deborah E. Kanter’s PIONEERS OF LATINO MINISTRY

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NYU Press @nyupress.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

"Power in Listening" explores how listening shapes power. It curates forty revised and expanded essays from scholars, artists, DJs, and activists across disciplines, tracing how auditory culture intersects with race, gender, sexuality, technology, and media New from NYU Press:

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Power in Listening

How listening shapes powerPower in Listening explores how listening shapes—and is shaped by—power. From the politics of “sad girl” Spotify playlists ...

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NYU Press @nyupress.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

"Habla!" explores how the dancing body speaks— through Puerto Rican bomba, Mexican son jarocho— enacting forms of knowing and being that “talk back” to colonial modernity and transform the body into a site of worldbuilding, social critique, and survival. Now available!

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Habla!

Under colonial repression and the rationalizing ideals of Enlightenment thought, one practice has long carried the pulse of resistance: dance.Habla! explores...

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NYU Press @nyupress.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Our new book "Science Fiction Ecologies" traces how the visions of three generations of groundbreaking feminist science fiction writers challenged ecologies dominated by state power, white Christian nationalism, violent masculinities, and entrenched class and race inequalities. Discover more:

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Science Fiction Ecologies

Explores how feminist science-fiction writers engage with ecological and environmental speculation and memory-work.Science Fiction Ecologies traces how Octav...

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Joseph Flipper @vol3-cycling.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

My book, “The Black Catholic Movement,” is just about out. It examines the long struggle for Black independence in the Catholic Church. @nyupress.bsky.social is running a 50% off sale! nyupress.org/978147984136...

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