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The "Politically Correct" Way, Maine Perspective Sep 1991

The "Politically Correct" Way, Maine Perspective

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

From Duke to Stanford, and from UCLA to MIT to UW-Madison, a fire storm of debate has been ignited over the "politically correct" (or "PC") way to shape university policy on issues of racial, gender, academic and intellectual diversity. The so-called PC agenda on women's studies, ethnic studies, gay and lesbian issues, Eastern history, and the recruitment and retention of minority students and faculty has attracted considerable heat on may of our nation;s compuses - even though PC-ism occupies the attention of just a small miniority of individuals on both sides of the issue.


Activist Speaks To Umaine About Hate Crimes, Keith Edwards Apr 1991

Activist Speaks To Umaine About Hate Crimes, Keith Edwards

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Claudia Brenner, a gay and lesbian activist, spoke at the University of Maine Tuesday in a lecture titled, "Claiming Our Voices: A Personal Experience."


Angela Davis Addresses Racism--Activist Tells Students To Demand More Multicultural Programming, Julie Campagna Apr 1991

Angela Davis Addresses Racism--Activist Tells Students To Demand More Multicultural Programming, Julie Campagna

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Angela Davis, an internationally recognized author, scholar, and human rights activist, arrived late Wednesday night to the University of Maine's Memorial Gym, but the half hour delay was well worth the wait. Racism, repression and hate-violence were among the major subjcts Davis discussed, including the alledged racial attack in February against UMaine students Quester Hannah and Aaron Phillips.


Students Say Racism A Problem At Umaine, Doug Vanderweide Feb 1991

Students Say Racism A Problem At Umaine, Doug Vanderweide

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Article from the University of Maine student newspaper The Maine Campus regarding racism experienced by Black students at the University of Maine.