Bloomfield Campus Library invited a panel of speakers to reflect on their journeys as Black and Latina leaders. The panel included Daytime Emmy庐 Award-winning writer and former HBO media executive Elaine Brown, CEO and policy strategist Catherine Sackey, and Hispanic Chamber of Congress business owner Gladys Vonglahn. They discussed ways that our students can advocate for themselves as they begin their careers, value their own voices, and successfully navigate micro-aggressions and other challenges that may present themselves in the workplace.

To build on this storytelling theme; memoirs, essays, personal narratives and historical narratives are on display for the rest of this spring at Bloomfield Campus Library to connect students to the lived experiences of Black and Latina women and to be inspired by their journeys. However, what鈥檚 more is that we encourage students and other members of the Bloomfield College community to add their unique voices into the conversation, through more storytelling events such as this. Approximately thirty-five attendees which included students, faculty, staff, and administrators took part in this spring鈥檚 discussion and approximately twenty additional members of the Bloomfield College community were able to view the recording that was available in the weeks following.

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Pull back the curtain on the most powerful position in all of sports. The quarterback: the American equivalent of royalty, long glamorized, mythologized and worshipped. Still, long before the Super Bowl trophies, massive contracts, brand deals, and millions of social media followers comes the dream. From the backyard to Pop Warner, from high school to college, from the NFL to the Hall of Fame, becoming the country’s ultimate idol requires single-minded focus while navigating a maze of bad breaks, insecurities, jealousy, pressure, and fame. Long known as the outsider’s guide into this elite world, Seth Wickersham’s fresh reporting goes deep into the quarterback journey, measuring the distance between what the men who have traveled it expected and what they found at the end of the road.

Good Dirt: A Novel by Charmaine Wilkerson

The daughter of an affluent Black family pieces together the connection between a childhood tragedy and a beloved heirloom in this moving novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Black Cake, a Read with Jenna Book Club Pick””– Provided by publisher””When ten-year-old Ebby Freeman heard the gunshot, time stopped. And when she saw her brother, Baz, lying on the floor surrounded by the shattered pieces of a centuries-old jar, life as Ebby knew it shattered as well. The crime was never solved–and because the Freemans were one of the only Black families in a particularly well-to-do enclave of New England–the case has had an enduring, voyeuristic pull for the public. The last thing the Freemans want is another media frenzy splashing their family across the papers, but when Ebby’s high profile romance falls apart without any explanation, that’s exactly what they get.

Uncommon Favor: Basketball, North Philly, My Mother, and the Life Lessons I learned from All Three by Dawn Staley

For the first time, Dawn Staley shares her inspiring life story. A three-time Olympic Gold medalist, six-time WNBA All-Star, and the first person to win the Naismith College Player of the Year award as both a player and coach, Staley has shattered expectations at every level of the game. While her name resonates with both longtime WNBA fans and newcomers, she has kept her personal life private. Uncommon Favor reveals the journey that led to Staley’s success, including the challenges she faced. From dealing with sexism on the court to feeling isolated in new environments, Staley honed her skills and learned valuable life lessons about mental fortitude and maturity that have grounded her throughout her career.

When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows . . . : Common Knowledge and the Mysteries of Money, Power, and Everyday Life by Steven Pinker

Common knowledge is necessary for coordination, for making arbitrary but complementary choices like driving on the right, using paper currency, and coalescing behind a political leader or movement. It’s also necessary for social coordination: everything from rendezvousing at a time and place to speaking the same language to forming enduring relationships of friendship, romance, or authority. Humans have a sixth sense for common knowledge, and we create it with signals like laughter, tears, blushing, eye contact, and blunt speech. But people also go to great lengths to avoid common knowledge — to ensure that even if everyone knows something, they can’t know that everyone else knows they know it. And so we get rituals like benign hypocrisy, veiled bribes and threats, sexual innuendo, and pretending not to see the elephant in the room. Pinker shows how the hidden logic of common knowledge can make sense of many of life’s enigmas: financial bubbles and crashes, revolutions that come out of nowhere, the posturing and pretense of diplomacy, the eruption of social media shaming mobs and academic cancel culture, the awkwardness of a first date.

Shot Ready by Stephen Curry

Shot Ready is a powerful distillation of Stephen Curry’s transformative philosophy of success–centered on preparation, constant improvement, creativity, connection, mindfulness, and joy-delivered in his incomparable voice and style. Stunningly designed and illustrated with over 100 gorgeous photographs, Shot Ready is an intimate narrative and a practical blueprint for any reader who wants to unlock their own potential

House of the Beast: A Novel. Standard Edition by Michelle Wong

Born out of wedlock and shunned by society, Alma learned to make her peace with solitude, so long as she had her mother by her side. When her mother becomes gravely ill, Alma discovers a clue about her estranged father and writes a message begging for help. Little does she know that she is a bastard of House Avera, one of the four noble families that serve the gods and are imbued with their powers–and her father is a vessel of the Dread Beast, the most frightening god of all, a harbinger of death. In a desperate exchange for her mother’s medicine, Alma agrees to sacrifice her left arm to the Beast in a ceremony that will bind her forever to the House and its deity. Regardless, her mother soon passes, leaving Alma trapped inside the Avera’s grand estate, despised by her relatives and nothing but a pawn in her father’s schemes

I Just Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen: And Other Lies I Think Will Make Me Happy by Kate Strickler

In a social media saturated world where it’s all too easy to believe we’d be happy “”if only,”” popular mentor of moms offers practical advice, tips, and her trademark philosophy of home to help you identify and dismantle the 10 most common lies about time, friends, money, and home life– to truly enjoy the life you already have.

The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can’t Stop Talking About by Mel Robbins

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated with where you are, the problem isn’t you. The problem is the power you give to other people. Two simple words–Let Them–will set you free. Free from the opinions, drama, and judgments of others. Free from the exhausting cycle of trying to manage everything and everyone around you. The Let Them Theory puts the power to create a life you love back in your hands–and this book will show you exactly how to do it. [Robbins] teaches you how to stop wasting energy on what you can’t control and start focusing on what truly matters: YOU. Your happiness. Your goals. Your life. Using the same no-nonsense, science-backed approach that’s made The Mel Robbins Podcast a global sensation, Robbins explains why The Let Them Theory is already loved by millions and how you can apply it in eight key areas of your life to make the biggest impact

Soulmatch by Rebecca Danzenbaker

In a world where past lives determine your future, a sharp-witted girl confronts a major twist of destiny, embroiling her in a high-stakes game of danger, corruption, and heartbreak

By the Fire We Carry: The Generations-Long Fight for Justice on Native Land by Rebecca Nagle

No part of the judiciary exposes the chasm between American ideals and institutional practice like federal Indian law. In By the Fire We Carry, Nagle, a Cherokee journalist, turns a case most Americans haven鈥檛 heard of into a legal thriller.”” 鈥擭ew York Times Book Review.””A powerful work of reportage and American history in the vein of Caste and How the Word Is Passed that braids the story of the forced removal of Native Americans onto treaty lands in the nation’s earliest days, and a small-town murder in the ’90s that led to a Supreme Court ruling reaffirming Native rights to that land over a century later””– Provided by publisher.””Before 2020, American Indian reservations made up roughly 55 million acres of land in the United States. Nearly 200 million acres are reserved for National Forests鈥攊n the emergence of this great nation, our government set aside more land for trees than for Indigenous peoples.

Its earliest foundations can be found in the formation of the German Theological Seminary of Newark, NJ in 1868.

This theological seminary relocated to Bloomfield in 1872 to occupy the Bloomfield Academy Building, later named Seibert Hall which still stands today as a part of Bloomfield College. By the time The New Jersey State Normal School at Montclair opened in 1908 as a predecessor to 糖心vlog, the theological seminary in Bloomfield prepared to launch its Bachelor of Arts degree program to begin the following year. This would be in addition to the Bachelor of Divinity that was already in place.

As an institution, its original purpose was to serve Newark and surrounding communities, including Orange, Paterson, Hoboken, and Jersey City. At that time, in the city of Newark, census data indicated that almost a third of all residents were of German descent. Many Germans traveled to the United States between the years of 1848 and 1860 after the failed European Revolutions of 1848. Under the direction of the Presbytery of Newark, The German Theological Seminary of Newark saw itself as 鈥渢he mediating agent through which the immigrant could gradually adjust to American life,鈥� as discussed in Harry Taylor鈥檚 Bloomfield College: The First Century: 1868-1968. By the early 1900s immigrants from Italy, Hungary, and other European nations enrolled in the seminary. With these changes, by 1913, it appeared that students of German heritage were no longer the majority of the student body as had been the case at the seminary鈥檚 inception about forty-five years prior. The demographic breakdown of the school quickly grew to reflect the language and cultural backgrounds of many different origins, and the German Theological Seminary was renamed Bloomfield Theological Seminary.

For families who trace their ancestry to students who attended the Theological Seminary that would eventually evolve into Bloomfield College in 1961, handwritten records from the Libraries鈥� archives can serve as a resource for confirming where their relatives may have resided, their ages, or their guardians. Census records by this time will have listed the individual names, ages, and places of birth of each member of a household. However, to complement census records, these handwritten school records from the Bloomfield College Archives, often list the church the student belonged to, courses the student took, as well as their individual accomplishments; which can lead researchers to more information about who that student was and the life that the student lived.

The above archival item demonstrates the range of places in Essex County and surrounding areas of both New York and New Jersey that some seminary students came from by the mid-1950s. At this time the institution was known as 鈥淏loomfield College and Seminary.鈥�

This archival item shows a student who was born in 1862 and began studies at the seminary on September 19th, 1907. Within just these few lines, students range from ages 25 through to 45, as they begin their seminary studies.

Additionally, by reviewing handwritten letters from the late 1800s within the Bloomfield College Archives, a window is opened that helps reveal how education was structured at that time period, as well as the society that the institution existed within overall, and the cultural norms and expectations that were in place. Understanding education history, including who had access to schooling during these time periods, what classes were being taught, and how these students鈥� educations were funded; are all questions that can be asked as we explore these Bloomfield College archival materials. These are original historical artifacts that are unlikely to exist anywhere else.

New Highlights This Year

• Lightning Talks – Listen in on colleagues presenting highlights of their works
• Live Music – Performed by Montclair music students
• More publications than ever before!

All members of the university community are invited to attend and celebrate our colleagues! The reception will be held in the Reading Room of the Harry A. Sprague Library (to the left as you enter the building past the Commuter Lounge). Desserts and coffee will be served.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Don’t be too confused, for The Pelican is not a Montclair mascot, rather it was the very first student newspaper. Although the origin of its name is unknown, The Pelican brought college news to students in the 1920’s and early 1930’s, complete with the slogan “It Fills the Bill”. Through a student contest (center of the image above), its name changed in 1935 to what we now call The Montclarion.

University Libraries has recently completed digitizing our for your exploration. Here are some highlights from our novel newspaper!

Ophelia Blue Rivers is a descendent of Cherokee Freedmen: Blacks formerly enslaved by rich southern Cherokee. She is “Black” but doesn’t understand why that makes her different. She is “Cherokee” but struggles to know what that means. Their town of Etsi–once a reservation–still lives with the wounds of its disbanding. When the town, and the river that sustains it, are put in mortal danger personal rivalries threaten their very survival. Against this backdrop Ophelia begins her spirited, at times harrowing, search for place and family. She must discover: what does it mean to belong when belonging comes at such a high price?

Separation of Church and Hate : A Sane Person’s Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-fleecing Frauds by John Fugelsang

For more than two centuries, the United States Constitution has given us the right to a society where church and state exist independently. But Christianity has been hijacked by far-right groups and politicians who seek to impose their narrow views on government, often to justify oppressive and unequal policies. The extremists who weaponize the Bible for earthly power aren’t actually on the side of Jesus–and historically they never have been. How do we fight back against those acting–literally–in bad faith? Comedian and broadcaster John Fugelsang … offers the answers. In this … book, [he] takes readers through common fundamentalist arguments on abortion, immigration, LGBTQ rights, and more–exposing their hypocrisy and inaccuracy through scripture, common sense, and deeply inappropriate humor. It offers practical tips on how to debate your loved one, coworker, or neighbor on the issues that divide us using that Bible they claim to follow.

Good Things: Recipes and Rituals to Share with People You Love by Samin Nosrat and Aya Brackett

Samin Nosrat has always had a complicated relationship with recipes. How, she wondered, can a recipe be anything more than a snapshot-an attempt to define the undefinable? How can ever it capture the feeling of experiencing something in person? In Good Things, she makes peace with this paradox, offering more than 125 of her favorite recipes-simply put, the things she most loves to cook for herself and for friends-and infusing them with all the beauty and care you would expect from Samin Nosrat. As she says, “Once I hand them off to you, they are no longer mine. They’re yours, to do with as you please. And maybe, in the act of receiving, a little thread of connection will be woven between me and each of you.”

We the People: A History of the U.S. Constitution by Jill Lepore

Ophelia Blue Rivers is a descendent of Cherokee Freedmen: Blacks formerly enslaved by rich southern Cherokee. She is “Black” but doesn’t understand why that makes her different. She is “Cherokee” but struggles to know what that means. Their town of Etsi–once a reservation–still lives with the wounds of its disbanding. When the town, and the river that sustains it, are put in mortal danger personal rivalries threaten their very survival. Against this backdrop Ophelia begins her spirited, at times harrowing, search for place and family. She must discover: what does it mean to belong when belonging comes at such a high price?

If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies: Why Superhuman AI Would Kill Us All by Eliezer Yudkowsky and Nate Soares

The U.S. Constitution is among the oldest constitutions in the world but also one of the most difficult to amend. Jill Lepore, Harvard professor of history and law, explains why in We the People, the most original history of the Constitution in decades–and an essential companion to her landmark history of the United States, These Truths. Published on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding–the anniversary, too, of the first state constitutions–We the People offers a wholly new history of the Constitution.

Notes on Being a Man by Scott Galloway

Boys and men are in crisis. Rarely has a cohort fallen further and faster than young men living in Western democracies. Boys are less likely to graduate from high school or college than girls. One in seven men reports having no friends, and men account for three of every four deaths of despair in America. Even worse, the lack of attention to these problems has created a void filled by voices espousing misogyny, the demonization of others, and a toxic vision of masculinity. But this is not just a male issue: women and children can’t flourish if men aren’t doing well. As we know from spasms of violence, there is nothing more dangerous than a lonely, broke young man. Scott Galloway has been sounding the alarm on this issue for years.

Supersaurio: A Novel by Meryem El Mehdati

Meryem is twenty-five years old, drinks too much coffee, goes on dates with terrifying men and never says what she really thinks. A Canarian from a Moroccan family, she’s just started working as an intern at a mega-chain supermarket, where the only thing she and her boss have in common is their mutual hatred for each other. To pass the time, Meryem begins to write fan fiction starring her office mates. Surrounded by insecure and inept individuals, she reimagines her bland day job through fabricated office crushes and coworker drama. But to get through the daily grind, she’s going to have to summon more than just her imagination. Bold, refreshing and darkly comedic, Supersaurio vividly portrays the everyday trials and tribulations of entering your twenties in a world that feels like everything’s pitted against you.

Thirst Trap: A Novel by Gra虂inne O’Hare

Harley, Ra虃oise, and Maggie have been friends for ages. After meeting in primary school years ago, the women are still together, spending their nights on the sticky dancefloors of Belfast’s grungiest pubs. Each woman is navigating her own tangle of entry-level jobs, messy romantic entanglements, and late nights, but they always find their way back to each other, and to the ramshackle house they share. And amidst the familiar chaos, the three are still grieving their fourth housemate, whose room remains untouched, their last big fight hanging heavily over their heads. The girls’ house has witnessed the highs and lows of their roaring twenties–raucous parties, surprising (and sometimes regrettable) hook-ups, and hellish hangovers. But as they approach thirty, their home begins to crumble around them and the fault lines in their group become harder to ignore. In the wreckage, they must decide if their friendship will survive into a new decade–or if growing up sometimes means letting go.

Gifted & Talented by Olivie Blake

Where there’s a will, there’s a war. Thayer Wren, the brilliant CEO of Wrenfare Magitech and so-called father of modern technology, is dead. Any one of his three telepathically and electrokinetically gifted children would be a plausible inheritor to the Wrenfare throne. Or at least, so they like to think. Meredith, textbook accomplished eldest daughter and the head of her own groundbreaking biotech company, has recently cured mental illness. You’re welcome! If only her father’s fortune wasn’t her last hope for keeping her journalist ex-boyfriend from exposing what she really is: a total fraud. Arthur, second-youngest congressman in history, fights the good fight every day of his life.

Soulmatch by Rebecca Danzenbaker

Two hundred years after World War III, the world is at peace, all thanks to the soul-identification system. Every eighteen-year-old must report to the government to learn about their past lives, a terrifying process known as kirling. Good souls leave the institute with their inheritance, a career path, and if they’re lucky, a soulmate. Bad souls leave in handcuffs. It’s a nerve-wracking ordeal for Sivon, who, given her uncanny ability to win every chess match, already suspects her soul isn’t normal. Turns out, she was right to worry. Sivon’s results stun not only her, but the entire world, making her the object of public scrutiny and anonymous threats. Saddled with an infuriating and off-limits bodyguard, Sivon is thrust into a high-stakes game where souls are pawns and rules don’t exist. As deaths mount, Sivon must decipher friend from foe while protecting her heart against impossible odds. One wrong move could destroy the future lives of everyone Sivon loves, and she can’t let that happen, even if they’ll never love her back.

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