In honor of Black History Month, award-winning author and OCC Faculty member Dr. Cheryl Neely will discuss her powerful new book, "No Human Involved: The Serial Murder of Black Women and Girls and the Deadly Cost of Police Indifference" on Wednesday, Feb. 12 from Noon-1 p.m., online and on the College’s Royal Oak campus, Room A-203.
Neely’s latest book addresses the systematic dehumanization, underreporting and neglect of Black women and girls as victims of violence. Through intensive historical research, she calls attention to serial cases of Black female murder victims and a lack of police action. Rather than simply recounting the tragedies, Neely thoughtfully explores each case with detailed care, highlighting the lives of these women and girls and their communities that never stopped fighting for justice.
This special reading is open to OCC students, employees and community members and includes a drawing for signed books by the author.
Award-winning author at OCC
Neely’s previous work, “You’re Dead, So What? Media, Police, and the Invisibility of Black Women as Victim of Homicide,” was honored with the 2016 Gold Medal Midwest Book Award.The prestigious accolade recognizes books that excel in their genre and celebrates excellence in literary, creativity, quality and unique contributions to its field.
In addition to her published works, Neely teaches courses in sociology and criminology at OCC. She holds a PhD in sociology.
Learn more about Neely and her new book in the Beacon Press article, “It’s Time for Black Women and Girls’ Lives to Matter to the Police: A Q&A with Cheryl L. Neely.
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