History

Radical hope is radical because "it is directed toward a future goodness that transcends the current ability to…

Did you know that Hitler did cocaine? Well, if that hooks you, then there's more where that came from. In the first…

From its origins in Medieval China to the invention of the hi-tech Washlet, a combined cleansing and drying system that…

Arab on Radar was the foundational band of Providence's 1990s underground noise scene. This memoir by guitarist Jeff…

In the searing pages of this classic autobiography, originally published in 1964, Malcolm X, the Muslim leader,…

When segregation was still the norm, Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat to a white rider, igniting the…

As a powerful minister, speaker, and activist for African American rights, Martin Luther King, Jr., was an incredibly…

Harriet Tubman not only escaped slavery but risked everything to then establish and run the Underground Railroad,…

Growing up can be a rough time in and of itself, so imagine living those childhood trials and tribulations in the…

Beginning with the founding of the National Organization foor Women in 1996, The Feminist Revolution traces through…

Pope Francis brought in a new era to the papacy, bringing much needed reform to a 2,000 year old institution. This…

The Foxfire 45th Anniversary Book celebrates the simpler life, this time with a focus on Appalachian music, folk lore,…

Do you expect to hear stories of gruesome violence perpetrated by women? If not, this gorefest of a book will blow your…

Same-sex marriage, #BlackLivesMatter, the DREAM Act, the People’s Climate March, End the New Jim Crow, Occupy Wall…

Bobby Seale is perhaps most famous for uncovering in the 1960s that it was legal for Americans to carry loaded assault…

If you're a fan of all things that go BOOM, or if you're a history nerd with a knack for chemistry, this book'll make a…

Harold, the People's Mayor is the authorized biography of Chicago's first black mayor, written by the late civil rights…

This is a history of Chicago's African-American community through the personal experiences of late civil rights…

Walking is old school. It's slow, it requires no gadgetry, and it's hard work. It's also healthy for body, mind,…

Worn out by the misdeeds spinning around the 24 hour news cycle? Turn off the computer, pick up a book, and read up on…

Amsterdam is well-known for being a bike city - and although nowadays bicycling within the city is a safe and beneficial…

From the exclusion of trans women, the erasure of identities, and the failure to recognize the intersectional issues of…

A fiery group of anti-war protesters in Portland, Oregon, take to the streets to uncover the truth veiled behind…

Ever try to grasp the complexities of the Middle East’s relationship with the U.S., but find it overwhelmingly…

This easy-to-read analysis of the First Amendment shows readers the ins and outs of the freedom of expression. From U.S.…

Riveting biographies of women from the 1700s til today who overcame all odds to prevail and make history. Some are…

The eruption of Mount St. Helens was one of the largest eruptions in human history, devastating in its economical damage…