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While 1858 in London may have been noteworthy for its broiling summer months and the related stench of the sewage-filled Thames River, the year is otherwise little remembered. And yet, historian Rosemary Ashton reveals in this compelling microhistory, 1858 was marked by significant, if unrecognized, turning points. For ordinary people, and also for the rich, famous, and powerful, the months from May to August turned out to be a summer of consequence.

Published in 1965 by W. W. Norton, William McCord's book, Mississippi: The Long, Hot Summer, is one of the first examinations of the events of 1964 by a scholar. It provides a compelling, detailed account of Mississippi people and places, including the thousands of student workers who found in the state both opportunities and severe challenges. McCord's work sought to communicate to a broad audience the depth of repression in Mississippi.

"Summer Jam: Through the Years" is a documentary style mini-series highlighting HOT 97's legendary annual concert "Summer Jam." This series covers four different Summer Jams from four different decades and is hosted by HOT 97 personality Laura Stylez! Laura Stylez narrates a series of interviews with hip-hop greats conducted by HOT 97 in-house reporter Jason N. Peters. Summer Jam: Through the Years tells the origin story of Summer Jam straight through to the modern day in a fast-paced documentary style while also uncovering forgotten Summer Jam stories.