The John Hope and Aurelia E. Franklin Library at Fisk University works to support the academic programs by providing resources to its students.
Nashville, TN
Joined February 2021
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The John Hope and Aurelia E. Franklin Library retweeted
Friday, 1/24 | 6:30 PM: Join us for our annual #ArturoSchomburg Lecture. Members from the teams at #FiskUniversity and the #SchomburgCenter will discuss creating a digital edition of his archives. Reception follows. ow.ly/WP9I50UEhN2
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As an HBCU partner of the LA @Lakers, the Grammy award winning, #FiskJubileeSingers graced the crowd with a stunning rendition of Michael Cooper’s ‘Lift Every Voice’ before tonight’s game against the Golden State Warriors.
#fyp #explore #hbcu #lakers #nba #hbcupride #bhm
The John Hope and Aurelia E. Franklin Library retweeted
A huge thank you to Fisk alumna, Dr. Crystal deGregory for sharing her wisdom at today’s W.E.B. Du Bois Second Annual Birthday Celebration event!
The John Hope and Aurelia E. Franklin Library retweeted
Fisk tabs distinguished alumna, Crystal A deGregory, Ph.D. as keynote speaker for the Second Annual Birthday Convocation of Dr. William Edward Burghardt Du Bois.
Join us on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 10AM in Fisk Memorial Chapel, as we celebrate and commemorate Du Bois’ life and legacy!
The John Hope and Aurelia E. Franklin Library retweeted
The original plates to DuBois’s Souls of Black Folks. The @FiskLibrary historic book Trolly! Can you imagine the books on their way down?! Just more @Fisk1866 treasures in addition to the students who make me want to move here.
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I want to thank @Fisk1866 for hosting me as a @PhiBetaKappa Visiting Scholar. They were the first #HBCU chapter. Here’s their PBK book and signatures of that first class in 1953. Note John Hope Franklin’s signature! And DuBois (inducted post grad). Thanx @FiskLibrary!
The John Hope and Aurelia E. Franklin Library retweeted
I'm on my way to Fisk University, the very first #HBCU to have a @PhiBetaKappa chapter and the alma mater of too many briliiant stars to name. I'll never forget my first visit to Jubilee Hall and to Fisk when I was 10 or 11. I'm excited to visit @Fisk1866 once again!
The John Hope and Aurelia E. Franklin Library retweeted
#OTD in 1915 historian @FISK1866 alum John Hope Franklin was born. Wrote From Slavery to Freedom- the longest, continuously published text used in American history courses. Taught @SAU @NCCU @Howard @UChicago @DukeU Was pres. of @PhiBetaKappa & 1st Black to head PWI History Dept
The John Hope and Aurelia E. Franklin Library retweeted
If you are in Nashville please visit the Carl Van Vechten Art Gallery at Fisk! – at Kansas City, MO
New from @LHutsonHunter: 'African Modernism in America' is currently on view at @Fisk1866 Galleries.
nashvillescene.com/arts_cult…
The John Hope and Aurelia E. Franklin Library retweeted
The city of @NashvilleTenn has lit the Korean Veteran Bridge tonight in honor of Jubilee Day. 💙
#Oct6 #JubileeDay
The John Hope and Aurelia E. Franklin Library retweeted
In the Gump! At #ASALH #ASALH2022? Join us Fri @ 2:05p CT for KEY SESSION on "Searching&Preserving #HBCUArchives"-1 of my greatest passions! Reppin @AUCWoodruffLib & look forward 2 discourse w/ @DeLisaArvillaMH @FiskLibrary @alabamastateu @blackstar1906. Missing @fredaraMareva 💚
The John Hope and Aurelia E. Franklin Library retweeted
Catch the Fisk University Gymnastics team on the Jennifer Hudson Show today at 2 PM on CW. The gymnasts sit down with the two-time grammy award winner and discuss being part of the first HBCU gymnastics team and how a video of the first practice amassed over 1 million views!
The John Hope and Aurelia E. Franklin Library retweeted
With profound grief and heavy hearts, we deeply regret to inform the passing of Musical Director of the Fisk Jubilee Singers®, Dr. Paul T. Kwami.
The John Hope and Aurelia E. Franklin Library retweeted
I used to work here @FiskLibrary! (many moons ago) . Loved it then but im sure it's even better now! Check it out.
Our library is hiring! Come join our library team today! I am happy to answer any questions and share information on both positions! paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.…
The John Hope and Aurelia E. Franklin Library retweeted
Our library is hiring! Come join our library team today! I am happy to answer any questions and share information on both positions! paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.…
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Legendary @Fisk1866 professor.
The John Hope and Aurelia E. Franklin Library retweeted
#MaterialMemory’s Battle for the Books 📚winner big reveal is coming soon! Thank you to the authors who donated, @Yvonne_Ferg for the beautiful painting of Octavia E. Butler, and everyone who listened to their #HBCU library’s episode! @HBCULibAlliance
The John Hope and Aurelia E. Franklin Library retweeted
Congratulations to the @FiskLibrary! You can hear DeLisa Minor Harris @DeLisaArvillaMH talk about @Fisk1866's collections in "Cradle of Student Protest," the season three finale of #MaterialMemory.
🎙material-memory.clir.org/s3-…
"This project will draw thousands of preservationists, historians, and researchers interested in the Rosenwald Schools," says @fisk1866's @DeLisaArvillaMH. bit.ly/3PfQfLK
#MellonGrant #Archives #UntoldStories #BlackHistory
The John Hope and Aurelia E. Franklin Library retweeted
"This project will draw thousands of preservationists, historians, and researchers interested in the Rosenwald Schools," says @fisk1866's @DeLisaArvillaMH. bit.ly/3PfQfLK
#MellonGrant #Archives #UntoldStories #BlackHistory
The John Hope and Aurelia E. Franklin Library retweeted
🗣 It's been a long time coming!..so I had to go "Back to the Basics” at Fisk University!
We are excited to welcome the Class of 2026 to the Fisk Family as we prepare to kickoff Move-In Day and P.A.W.S Orientation 2022. Go, Bulldogs! 🐾
#Fisk1866 #FiskPAWS #FiskForever
