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John Legend cites The New Jim Crow in Oscar speechBy: RashadMarch 2, 2015 More than five years after its initial publication, the underlying ideas in Michelle Alexander’s . . . |
Hold Tight Gently honored by the American Library AssociationBy: RashadFebruary 9, 2015 Award-winning author Martin Duberman’s Hold Tight Gently: Michael Callen, Essex . . . |
The New Press RemembersBy: admin1January 1, 2015 |
The New Press Remembers Rachel GuideraBy: RashadJune 19, 2014 The New Press mourns the loss of Rachel Guidera (February 4, 1972–June 17, 2014), our former sales and marketing manager. |
When Maya Angelou was interviewed by Studs TerkelBy: RashadJune 2, 2014 In March 1970, Maya Angelou sat down with Studs Terkel for a radio interview about her memoir I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. |
Alice Walker on Maya AngelouBy: RashadMay 29, 2014 Maya Angelou was an indomitable spirit of great generosity, kindness, and love. |
The New Press Remembers Gabriel Kolko (1932–2014)By: RashadMay 21, 2014 The New Press remembers author Gabriel Kolko who passed away on May 19, 2014, in Amsterdam. |
 New Press novel wins French Voices Award; André Schiffrin honored by French EmbassyBy: RashadApril 14, 2014 Julia Deck’s new novel Viviane—a stunning debut that made the author an instant sensation in France—was one . . . |
The New Press Occupies Wall StreetBy: RashadApril 14, 2014 On February 26, The New Press staff welcomed more than 125 friends and supporters to our new offices at 120 Wall Street. Guests enjoyed sweeping . . . |
New Press author Nancy Folbre to be recognized by the National Employment Law ProjectBy: RashadApril 14, 2014 On April 30, the National Employment Law Project (NELP) will honor economist and writer Nancy Folbre, U.S. |
Studs and Ida Terkel Prize Awarded to Hold Fast to DreamsBy: RashadDecember 20, 2013 The Studs and Ida Terkel Prize has been awarded to Hold Fast to Dreams: A College Guidance Counselor, His Students . . . |
 New Jim Crow Cited in New York Stop and Frisk DecisionBy: RashadAugust 16, 2013 Two important decisions on Monday, August 12, indicate significant progress in the efforts to reform our criminal justice system: in New York City . . . |