Defending Our Scared Cultural Capitals, Our Libraries

What's The Buzz?
What's Happening?
Tom Ficklin is giving up his spot for one day in the name of love for New Haven's Libraries. Tell us more?
It’s a one day Special 103.5 NHNN Radio show
"Defending Our Scared Cultural Capitals, Our Libraries" When 6/24/19 10:AM
Who are these defenders?
They are highly respected are: A beloved community librarian, and a well-respected retire school librarians, and two of Connecticut’s well-known Social Justice Academics. They are our canaries in the coal mine of our humanity. They are screaming out a warning our libraries are in danger. If, we lose our libraries we lose the very soul of our communities and our nation.
Guest Host: Dr. Jesse P. Turner Professor of Literacy and Connecticut Moral Monday Education Ambassador.
Tell us about your Guests? Well they are two highly respected librarians of color, and one radical academic. I’ll refer to them as Defenders of our libraries, and our Cultural Capital

Lauren Anderson is an Associate Professor of Education, with a PhD in Urban Schooling and focus on critical literacy, curriculum and instruction, and teacher education. She is an advocate for public education and public libraries.

Diane Brown, is a beloved, award-winning New Haven Free Public Library librarian. Diane has spent the last 13 years as branch manager of the Stetson Branch, which is celebrated for its programming, and overall responsiveness to the community.

Robert Gibson, he is a well-respected retired New Haven public school teacher and librarian who spent 35 years at Hillhouse High School. Robert remains active as an advocate for public education and public libraries.

Homework, or thoughts to ponder for until Monday comes!

What was the role of our public libraries in the past ~ why did we build them?
What is their current state?
Why do we need to defend libraries in our communities and public schools? Libraries matter; do they matter more in communities of color?
Does (location/income) race and poverty play a role in how public libraries are funded? As librarians and academics are there particular concerns about public libraries in the future?
What is the economic and cultural impact of closing school libraries, and our community libraries to our our communities and our city?

Tune in people, because we are bringing our best game, our passion, courage, and truths on Monday

Isaac Asimov said: “When I read about the way in which library funds are being cut and cut, I can only think that American society has found one more way to destroy itself.”

If you are wondering what inspired my walk over the Avon Mountain this morning..it was my love for our libraries, and the tune I listened to was Bob Marley's "Stir it Up" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3UqvWk8-uw