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Derek Adams, associate professor in the Department of Literatures in English, considers book  bans unethical and talks about its myths. He points out the importance of books of all kinds.

Commentary: Banning books is a futile practice serving no deed

By Derek Adams March 1, 2023
Last March, I was invited by Christine Pearl ’11 to facilitate a book club session on my second favorite Toni Morrison novel, “Beloved.”
Derek Adams, assistant professor in the English department, holds up a sign in protest at the campuswide event “Addressing Community Action on Racism and Cultural Bias” on Oct. 27.

Commentary: Professor discusses debate on “no more dialogue”

By Derek Adams December 9, 2015
Despite our best collective attempts to protect ourselves behind a shield of post-racial rhetoric, race and injustice continue to matter.
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