From an 1/9/2013 NEH news release. The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) announced today that 842 libraries and state humanities councils in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands will be awarded the Muslim Journeys Bookshelf, a collection of books, films, and other resources that will introduce the American public to the complex history and culture of Muslims in the United States and around the world.
Library award, program questioned. Baton Rouge Advocate, 1/18/2013)
Excerpt: Lawyer Jim George and library watcher John Berry questioned the award, which was announced at Thursday’s Library Board of Control meeting.
I wonder if Jim George and John Barry are readers of Bare Naked Islam.
So far, North Carolina and Louisiana on the dishonor roll. Unfortunately, I suspect this won't be the complete list.
24 Wisconsin libraries are participating, including the West Bend Community Library. West Bend is home to Sen. Glenn Grothman. Is this program something else he feels the need to "slap down"?
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