Director - Ft. Bend County Library
Richmond, Tx
Joined April 2009
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Over 40 plus black male librarians unite to support each other!! We make up less than 1% of the field!! Share this post please!! Librarians are LEADERS OF THE NEW COOL!
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Nominations are open for the 2026 BCRT Ashley Bryan Award! This award, presented by the TLA Black Caucus Round Table, honors a debut Black children’s picture book author whose work uplifts culture and community in children's literature. Publishers are invited to submit nominations by August 1. bit.ly/BCRT26
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Today, we honor Juneteenth — a powerful reminder of freedom, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of justice.
The men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. proudly celebrate this historic day, recognizing the strength of our ancestors and reaffirming our commitment to uplift.
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📚 Black Caucus Round Table @TXLA hosted an insightful convo on the past, present & future of Black Librarianship through a #BCRTTLA lens. Former chairs shared impactful perspectives…leaving us empowered to carry the torch forward. #JuneteenthEdition #LibraryStrong
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Today, the Brothers of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
We salute their courage, legacy, and unwavering service.
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Did you know Black men are 30% more likely to die from heart disease than white men? #AARPHouston had a table at the 3rd Annual African American Male Wellness Agency event at UH. @AARPTX @AARPBlackCom
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Cuts to the Institute of Museum and Library Services are hitting libraries hard—especially in small and rural communities. ULC stands with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries and others to protect libraries of all sizes. Listen via @NPR: buff.ly/RmapKqS
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“The IMLS is the flagship for this telling of the American story.” Former @US_IMLS Director Crosby Kemper defends the agency’s vital role in supporting libraries, museums & democracy. A must-read op-ed in The @KCStar: buff.ly/BGZS4Hl
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The Association for Rural & Small Libraries, @ALA_PLA & @UrbanLibCouncil urge the administration & Congress to reverse @US_IMLS grant cancellations. IMLS must honor its commitments—libraries in every state rely on this support to serve their communities: buff.ly/duiLo4j
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Out of 27 competing teams, TSU took home the first-place sweepstakes award and earned 21 individual accolades! This marks the team’s fifth IFA championship and is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and legacy of excellence set by the late Dr. Thomas F. Freeman.
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BREAKING: After years of denying it, Greg Abbott just admitted his private school voucher scam will defund our public schools.
Find out how much your neighborhood schools could lose: DontDefundMySchool.com
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AI is transforming the future of libraries—streamlining operations, expanding digital equity, and driving innovation. Join ULC for a one-hour webinar on Wednesday, February 26 at 1 pm ET, showcasing real-world examples of AI in action: buff.ly/4hLCguS
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Come see Miss Fantroy and the UNDEFEATED @TSUWomensHoops
team Saturday against @PVAMU at 12 p.m. it's a BLACKOUT so wear black! 🎟️ on sale at tsusports.com!
“I feel like our fans have been a big part,” said Fantroy. Hear the former Palestine Ladycat discuss her time at Texas Southern and earning POTW honors.
@TSUWomensHoops
kltv.com/2025/01/29/it-means…
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🚨 Happening now.
Senate Bill 2 will take $1 BILLION from #txed neighborhood schools for taxpayer-funded vouchers, driven by Gov. Abbott & his out of state, billionaire. donor Jeff Yass.
Follow the $—it's about profits. Tell your legislators NO on vouchers.
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Today we honor the man who exemplified the best of the American aesthetic and values: in spirit, philosophy, and deeds. A profound leader of a movement that changed our country and the world. A man of faith whose humanity gave evidence of the divine.
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Very honored to be on the ballot @tasla_texas @TxASL @TXLA @TXFreedomRead @monitornews @SISDmedia @DrO2No @cruzcontrol56 @Cruz20Anastasia @SharylandBPA @SHSCTE1 @SharylandEdTech @krgv
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Need funds for your goals? The HBCU Basketball Classic is giving away FOUR $1,500 scholarships! Apply now! 1️⃣ Record a 1-min video on why you deserve it & tag @AAULOfficial. 2️⃣ Follow @AAULOfficial. 3️⃣ Tag 3 friends! #AAUL #HBCU #ScholarshipOpportunity #AustinAreaUrbanLeague
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What could your library do with $500K? @CarnegieCorp is offering grants to public libraries nationwide to help them provide crucial services that make our communities stronger! Find out if your library is eligible: take the survey by Jan 10, 2025. buff.ly/3Zu4rae
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#OnThisDay in 1911, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. was founded at @HowardU. It is the first African American fraternity founded at a historically Black university. #APeoplesJourney
![A black and white photograph of eighteen graduate chapter members of the Tau Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. All eighteen men in the photograph are wearing suits and ties. Eight members are seated behind a table and ten members are standing directly behind them. Waldo C. Falkener, Sr. is seated second from the left. In front of the table is a large dark, placard, the Tau Omega Chapter, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity emblem is partially visible. The placard is a heraldic shaped shield bordered in light paint with light colored dots between the border and the edge. In the center of the placard are the Greek letters [O?F] below a five-point star painted in a light color. There are no inscriptions or marks, front or back.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GclqIYlXMAAEIj3.jpg?name=orig)
ALT A black and white photograph of eighteen graduate chapter members of the Tau Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. All eighteen men in the photograph are wearing suits and ties. Eight members are seated behind a table and ten members are standing directly behind them. Waldo C. Falkener, Sr. is seated second from the left. In front of the table is a large dark, placard, the Tau Omega Chapter, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity emblem is partially visible. The placard is a heraldic shaped shield bordered in light paint with light colored dots between the border and the edge. In the center of the placard are the Greek letters [O?F] below a five-point star painted in a light color. There are no inscriptions or marks, front or back.