2021
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Thursday, July 1, 2021 - 10:46
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Paul Howard Award for Courage 2021
Winner Description:
Library Director, Douglas County Public Library, Minden, NY
Winner Blurb:
Dodson and DCPL made national news in July 2020 after she and her staff drafted a statement of solidarity with #BlackLivesMatter – openly denouncing racism and racial inequality – and posted it to the library’s social media. In response, the library began receiving negative messages and threats via mail, email and social media. Dodson also experienced backlash from local county agencies, including the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, which issued a letter threatening to withhold police protection from DCPL. Local supporters of Black Lives Matter came to Dodson’s defense, peacefully protesting the statement issued by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, and were met with an armed counterprotest.
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Dodson
Winner's First Name (this will display to the public):
Amy
Winner Detail Create Date:
Thursday, July 1, 2021 - 10:46
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Thursday, July 1, 2021 - 10:46
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