SUNY Press

06/23/2026

Television formed in NYC in 1973 and soon developed a devoted following, thanks to frequent gigs at CBGBs and Max's Kansas City. Their improvisitional style and interlocking, melodic guitar sounds drew inspiration from jazz, proving that punk does indeed contain multitudes. Their legendary, primary lineup consisted of Tom Verlaine (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Richard Lloyd (guitar), Billy Ficca (drums), and Fred Smith (bass). Television is one of many bands photographed by Ebet Roberts, whose forthcoming photo book New York Punk drops this October: tinyurl.com/5aphtywx

06/23/2026

"The Art of Anti-Racism is a well-conceived intervention in the role of art and art theory in contemporary political theory, with special focus on the history of African American and Africana political thought. The volume draws on a variety of invaluable perspectives across political theory, including black feminism, aesthetics, educational theory, and grassroots political action. It is an indispensable resource for established scholars and students alike." — Elvira Basevich, University of California, Davis

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06/22/2026

The History Tavern Podcast welcomed Richard Hamm to discuss his new book, Confronting Racism: https://tinyurl.com/2xtdetrb

06/22/2026

Timotheus Vermeulen on watches, ciname, and his new book, Plastic Time: Gesture on Screen: https://tinyurl.com/5c49ru7t

06/22/2026

Composer and lyricist Maury Yeston, who recently celebrated his 80th birthday, will join author Joshua Rosenblum and theater journalist Peter Filichia at Symphony Space on June 29 for a pre-release event celebrating Rosenblum’s new book, A Very Unusual Way: Maury Yeston and His Singular Path to Broadway and Beyond.
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06/22/2026

: Philosophy and Race tackles abstract questions like the concept of race and epistemological foundations of racism, concrete investigations of subjects ranging from the incarceration of political activists of color to race and nationality in the post-9/11 United States, and studies of how philosophers such as Nietzsche and Sartre can be read within a framework of race. Browse the series at https://tinyurl.com/3zct3yvn

06/22/2026

Bruce Dearstyne on teaching Revolutionary New York with historical documents:

New York history in the Revolutionary era is complex, exciting and intriguing. We are now commemorating the 250th anniversary of independence which will increase student – and general public – interest. One of the ways of teaching about the Revolution in our state is through a focus on key docum...

06/22/2026

Our sale runs through July 1. Save 30% our African American studies titles with code SJUNE26 when you shop at tinyurl.com/3vx9cj7x.

06/22/2026

Today's is from Jenn Bennett. Resist, Organize, Build juxtaposes feminist and q***r activism in Britain and the United States in the face of resurgent conservatism during the 1980s.

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"…the editors have achieved a great feat in contributing a reflective volume that highlights and signals to the importance of fighting ongoing injustices, and yet enables the reader to step away with a greater sense of optimism towards the future." — Contemporary British History

06/21/2026

"…a neat overview of China-Ethiopia relations for students and researchers interested in international relations, political science and China-Africa studies in general." — CHINA QUARTERLY

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