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Banned Books Week Highlight: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

  Medical advancements are often a derivative of the suffering of others. And often, society reaps the benefits without knowing the names or histories of those who made it possible for us to treat and avoid certain medical conditions. A … Continue reading

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Banned Books Week Highlight: The Bluest Eye

  Pecola Breedlove is a tragic character who lives a tortured life both at the hands of family as well as her peers. She covets blue eyes, fair skin and blonde hair, figuring that having such traits would make her … Continue reading

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Banned Books Week Highlight: Fahrenheit 451

  In a world where speed, noise and the latest in technology and entertainment supersedes compassion for one’s fellow man, how is it possible to preserve the essence of what makes us human? How much of life do we truly … Continue reading

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