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Editorial: Exploitation Of Prison Labor Reflects America's Disenfranchisement Problem, Liz Theriault

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

In December of 2019, presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg released a statement confirming that his campaign exploited prison workers in Oklahoma to make calls for his 2020 campaign. Bloomberg’s campaign employed ProCom through a third party vendor, and two of the company’s call centers in Oklahoma are based in out-of-state prisons. Bloomberg has since denounced any prior knowledge of this campaign practice and has ceased working with ProCom. Yet, exploiting prisoners for campaign efforts is a symbol of irony, capturing the unfair disenfranchisement of prisoners and ex-convicts in the United States.

Umaine College Republican Group Under New Executive Management, Leela Stockley

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

In an unprecedented turn of events, the University of Maine Student Government (UMSG) approved the primary recognition of the UMaine College Republican organization, which has changed leadership. The executive members of the newly reformed UMaine College Republican group are President Anna Zmistowski, a third year political science student, Vice President Caitlyn McKenney, a first year student, and Treasurer Parker Lambert, a fourth year political science and history student.

Legislators Urged To Vote In Favor Of Revisions To Maine Indian Claims Settlement Of 1980, Leela Stockley

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Last spring, the state of Maine Legislature established a Maine Tribal Task Force to review the Maine Indian Land Claims Settlement Act of 1980. The task force was assembled for the state of Maine to reassess its relationship with the indigenous communities located within the state and has been asked to report back to the Legislature with recommended revisions. Lawmakers have referenced past disagreements over the language of this agreement and noted that it is crucial for the act to undergo revision.

Gss Votes Race Was Motive In Orono Attack, Damon Kiesow, Kim Dineen

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Article from the University of Maine student newspaper The Maine Campus regarding the General Student Senate voting that an attack on two Black students was motivated by race.

Editorial: The Line Between Corporate Allyship And Marketing Shouldn't Be Crossed, Liz Theriault

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

In the world of allyship for marginalized groups and marketing for companies in America’s cut-throat capitalist economy, where does allyship end and unproductive marketing begin? We are all familiar with the yearly advertising clock: a dedication to new resolutions through the first part of the year that transforms to a focus on plastering American flags all over products for the Fourth of July and finally ending on Christmas decorations and commercials that emerge before Halloween even passes. But movements such as Black History Month and Pride Month have been added to the calendar in the past few decades, opening the …

The Group Formerly Known As The Umaine College Republicans Deserves To Be Ousted, Gabriel Karam

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The former UMaine College Republicans (UMCR) got what it deserved: it is no longer recognized by the University of Maine Student Government (UMSG). The UMCR’s conduct over the last several months has been more intended at childishly offending people instead of contributing a venue for political discussion.

State Of The University Address Delivered By President Ferrini-Mundy, Maria Maxsimic

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

On Feb. 4, 2020, President Joan Ferrini-Mundy delivered the State of the University address to a crowd of community members, faculty and alumni. Dr. Eric Wilmot, a professor in mathematics and statistics, introduced the University of Maine Orono and Machias’ president. During the address, Ferrini-Mundy touched upon a number of different successes that the two campuses had celebrated in the past year. Additionally, she described the challenges that the universities are expected to face this coming year and what the plans are to address the foreseen problems. Ferrini-Mundy acknowledged the beginning of Black History Month, which is celebrated during the …

Center For Community Inclusion And Disability Studies Ucedd Action Plan For People At The Intersection Of Race, Ethnicity & Disability, University Of Maine Center For Community Inclusion And Disability

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Screenshot of an excerpt of the executive summary of the UCEDD Action Plan for People at the Intersection of Race, Ethnicity & Disability.

Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion At Umaine Report, Robert Dana

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Report on diversity, equity, and inclusion at the University of Maine for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

College Republicans No Longer Recognized By Umsg, Leela Stockley

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

After acting as the faculty advisor for the group formerly known as the University of Maine College Republicans for approximately a month, Professor of Political Science and Chair of the University of Maine Political Science Department Amy Fried resigned from the position in December of 2019. Fried is an advisor for multiple political groups at UMaine as well as the overseer of the Maine Policy Scholar Program.

Editorial: Diversifying Hollywood Is In The Hands Of The Consumers, Liz Theriault

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

“Once you overcome the 1-inch-tall barrier of subtitles, you will be introduced to so many more amazing films," Bong Joon-Ho said, calling out the cultural shortsightedness that plagues Hollywood, in his 2020 Golden Globe acceptance speech for his film "Parasite." His words rang true for minorities everywhere, who sat through yet another award show celebrating predominantly white men.

Alumni Association Resources For Confronting Racial Injustice, University Of Maine Alumni Association, University Of Maine Career Center

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Screenshot of the University of Maine Alumni Association's webpage with resources for confronting racial injustice.

A screenshot of the Career Center Diversity Resources is included as supplemental content.