#blacklibrarianship / #BCALA #Repost @iamthelibrarydragon ・・・ On this day, #EJJosey was born. He was an African-American activist and #librarian. He was a lifelong member of various organizations, including the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (@naacp) serving as President of the Albany, New York Branch from 1982–86, and the American Library Association (@americanlibraryassociation) for 48 years. He took major strides to create changes for members and librarians, for everyone, to fully understand the importance of #libraries. Dr. #RenateLChancellor [ig: @renatechance] authored E. J. Josey: Transformational Leader of the Modern Library Profession with an in-depth look at his life, which she was so kind enough to sign for me (additional thanks to @scribesandvibes and @bc_ala for the book). As we go about our day with various kinds of emotions, I want to let everyone know that today, for me, is another reason to be mindful and hopeful. -Marilu, #aspiringlibrarian • #iamthelibrarydragon ・・・ #vibewise: #BLACKLIBRARIANSMATTER. -#scribesandvibes • #theblerdandthebeautiful https://www.instagram.com/p/CKSGxdDhGeH/?igshid=1j060c8muihp0