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Celebrating Liberian Independence: A Q&A with Author Gregg Mitman

On July 26th, 1847, the Republic of Liberia declared its independence from the United States as a free Black republic. But less than a hundred years later, the United States again dug its claws into the country, as the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, expanding along with the automobile boom, appropriated land for rubber plantations. The history of Firestone- of the automobile- is one of racial segregation and medical experimentation that reflected Jim Crow America—on African soil.

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Ten Unconventional Beach Reads for Your Summer Reading List

Summer is finally here! Whether you’re headed to the beach or just hitting the local park, if you’re like us, warmer weather means having a little more time to dig in to books. Thrillers and rom-coms might come to mind first when you hear “beach read,” but we have ten works of nonfiction selected by staff from our list and some of our indie publisher friends that will challenge and inspire you even on your getaway.
 
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Kimberlé Crenshaw, Rep. Jamie Raskin Receive 2021 New Press Social Justice Awards

Professor Crenshaw and Congressman Raskin will be honored in New York City on November 9, 2021, at The New Press Social Justice Awards Gala

We’re pleased to announce that The New Press honored Kimberlé Crenshaw for her paradigm-shifting contributions to Critical Race Theory and Intersectionality, and Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-MD) for his efforts to uphold the rule of law, at The Social Justice Awards Gala on November 9, 2021, in New York City.

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Celebrating Black Lesbian Thought: Spotlight on Ma Rainey

They said I do it, ain't nobody caught me

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Fall 2021 books from The New Press

Announcing The New Press Fall 2021 Catalog

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Read an Excerpt from Mouths of Rain

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Celebrating Pride Month: Essential Reading

The traditional construction of gender is one of the pillars of a capitalist society.

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15 Palm Oil Products You Probably Have in Your Home

 

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Remembering Louis “Studs” Terkel

This weekend we are celebrating writer, orator, and icon Louis “Studs” Terkel's birthday. Born on May 16, 1912, Studs was the author of many books, for which he interviewed hundreds of people, including Martin Luther King Jr., Leonard Bernstein, Gloria Steinem, Toni Morrison, and many others. He listened to everyone’s story equally and wholeheartedly, whether his subject was internationally recognized or virtually unknown.

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Remembering the Nakba: Essential Reading

Today marks the 73rd anniversary of the Nakba, the 1948 destruction of the Palestinian homeland and the displacement of its people. Now, as violence escalates in the region and the Israeli occupation continues, forcing even more Palestinians from their homes, the United States must reckon with its role in the conflict, namely its continued financial and military support for the Israeli occupation. 
 
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