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Toshi Reagon In Concert, Gay, Lesbian, And Bisexual Concerns Committee, Women's Resource Center

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

A photocopied flyer that was posted on campus to promote Toshi Reagon, a black, lesbian, American musician of folk, blues, gospel, rock and funk performing in concert, April 9, 1995. The performance was sponsored by the Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Concerns Committee

Maine Campus Varner Shares Dream At Curry Prologue, Christine Thurston

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Article from the University of Maine student newspaper The Maine Campus regarding James Varner prologue on Martin Luther King and newly formed coalition on human rights before a Mark Curry comedy performance.

Students Divided In Perceptions Of Month, Christine Thurston

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Article from the University of Maine student newspaper The Maine Campus on Black History Month celebrations.

King Powerfully Recalls Past, Projects Future Of Civil Rights, Christine Thurston

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Article from the University of Maine student newspaper The Maine Campus on a lecture given by Yolanda King, eldest daughter of Martin Luther King Jr.

Students Relate Personal Battles Against Racism, Robert S. Bellamente

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Article from the University of Maine student newspaper The Maine Campus regarding a talk on racism at the Socialist/Marxist lunch held on campus that featured Native American student Bonnie Newson, Professor Doug Allen, Native American student; Angson Dhlakama, an African student from Zimbabwe; and Ricardo Tubbs, the president of the African-American Student Association.

Varner Seeks Local Naacp Post, Jeff Teunisen

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Article from the University of Maine student newspaper The Maine Campus regarding James Varner seeking a post as president of the University of Maine and Greater Bangor Area Chapter of the NAACP.

Martin Luther King Holiday Revisited, Katy Brennan, Maine Campus Staff

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

A column article and editorial from the University of Maine student newspaper The Maine Campus regarding observing the Martin Luther Ling Jr.' Holiday at the University.

Month Of King Programs, Activities Planned, Kathleen Brennan

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Article from the University of Maine student newspaper The Maine Campus regarding a tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. held in the Memorial Union.

Peace And Reconciliation Studies_Peace Week Poster, University Of Maine Peace And Reconciliation Studies Program

General University of Maine Publications

Photograph of a poster promoting events that were part of the University of Maine's Peace and Reconciliation Studies' (formerly known as Peace Studies) Peace Week.

Ada Viola Smith (Peters) Biographical Information, University Of Maine

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Scanned items from Ada Viola Smith (Peters) alumni file. Smith earned a BA in French from the University and was a member of the Class of 1927.

Smith has frequently been referred to as the first African American graduate of the University of Maine. However, while she may have been one of the earliest Black graduate (and even the earliest female Black graduate) there is evidence of earlier Black graduates (see Frederico Matheas item in this collection).

The items include a note regarding Smith's death (1995), correspondence regarding Smith's donation to the University of Maine (1978), inauguration of Harry Philpott …

Peace And Reconciliation Studies_Peace Week Special Event Poster, University Of Maine Peace And Reconciliation Studies Program

General University of Maine Publications

Photograph of a poster promoting the special event "Preparing for the Next Millennium: Legacies of the Atomic Age" by Dr. Bernard Lown on October 24, 1995 at the University of Maine. The event was a part of the University of Maine's Peace and Reconciliation Studies' (formerly known as Peace Studies) Peace Week.