The library of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg served not only as a collection of books but as a window into her intellectual world and a testament to her extraordinary career. As one of the most influential legal minds of the 20th and 21st centuries, Ginsburg’s library was a reflection of her lifelong dedication to law,Continue reading “The Library of Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Reflection of Legacy, Law, and Learning.”
Category Archives: Civil Rights
Martin Luther King Jr.: A Beacon of Hope and Equality
Martin Luther King Jr., a towering figure in the American civil rights movement, left an indelible mark on history through his unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and nonviolent protest. King was born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia. Raised in a middle-class family, he excelled academically and eventually pursued a doctorate in systematic theology.Continue reading “Martin Luther King Jr.: A Beacon of Hope and Equality”
In the News: Raptis Rare Books in Palm Beach Showcases MLK Jr. Artifacts to Students From Acton Academy
The following article was published on January 17. 2023 in South Florida Business & Wealth. January 17, 2023 by SFBW Staff Raptis Rare Books in Palm Beach Showcases MLK Jr. Artifacts to Students From Acton Academy The elementary students viewed and learned about historic MLK Jr. signed memorabilia To help celebrate the legacy of Martin LutherContinue reading “In the News: Raptis Rare Books in Palm Beach Showcases MLK Jr. Artifacts to Students From Acton Academy”
In the News: Elementary school students learn about Martin Luther King Jr. at Raptis Rare Books
The following article was published on January 18, 2023 in the Palm Beach Daily News: Andrew J. Davis Palm Beach Daily News Elementary school students from Acton Academy visited Raptis Rare Books on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to view several historic artifacts associated with the civil rights leader. Among the items the studentsContinue reading “In the News: Elementary school students learn about Martin Luther King Jr. at Raptis Rare Books”
Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom
In celebration of Juneteenth, we invite you to browse some of the rarest, earliest, and most important works of African American and Civil Rights leaders literature currently in our collection. January 1st, 1863: President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed in his famous Emancipation Proclamation, “that all persons held as slaves are, and henceforward shall beContinue reading “Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom”
Celebrating Black History Month and Early African American Literature.
In celebration of Black History Month, we invite you to browse some of the rarest, earliest, and most important works of African American literature currently in our collection. The earliest book published by an African American, Phillis Wheatley’s Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral, was published in 1773, three years before AmericanContinue reading “Celebrating Black History Month and Early African American Literature.”
In the News: Rare King signed books at Raptis in honor of MLK Day
Rare King signed books at Raptis in honor of MLK Day The following article was posted by the Palm Beach Daily News Published 4:02 p.m. ET Jan. 15, 2022 To honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Raptis Rare Books is exhibiting several items Monday signed and inscribed by the slain civil rights icon. These items, which areContinue reading “In the News: Rare King signed books at Raptis in honor of MLK Day”
Current Exhibition: Celebrating the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Our current exhibition, Celebrating the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., features a curated selection of first editions and documents signed by Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. as well as several of the most important works published related to African American history. One of the most important figures of the twentiethContinue reading “Current Exhibition: Celebrating the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.”
Langston Hughes: Writing African American Identity.
One of the most celebrated figures of the Harlem Renaissance, poet, novelist and social activist Langston Hughes is widely considered one of the most important American writers of the 20th century. Through his poetry and fiction, Hughes sought not only to portray the experience of working-class blacks in America, but redefine, expand, and celebrate AfricanContinue reading “Langston Hughes: Writing African American Identity.”
The 150th Anniversary of Gandhi’s Birth.
Wednesday, October 2, 2019 marks the 150th anniversary of the Father of the Nation of India, Mahatma Gandhi’s birth. A national holiday in India, the day is celebrated worldwide as the International Day of Nonviolence. Born on October 2, 1869, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was trained in law at the Inner Temple, London, and called toContinue reading “The 150th Anniversary of Gandhi’s Birth.”