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Racial Considerations In The Language Used Around Mass Shootings Are Vital, Liz Theriault
Racial Considerations In The Language Used Around Mass Shootings Are Vital, Liz Theriault
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
The Gun Violence Archive has logged 385 mass shootings across the U.S. as of Dec. 1, 2019. Just ��ve days later, on the morning of Dec. 6, another shooting was added to that list, when three were fatally shot and eight injured in the shooting at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Florida.
End Racism Protest' Is Held On The Umaine Mall, Charles Cramer
End Racism Protest' Is Held On The Umaine Mall, Charles Cramer
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Students, faculty and community members from across the Orono area gathered on Monday to protest online comments made three weeks earlier about Columbus Day and Indigenous American peoples by members of the University of Maine College Republicans (UMCR). The comments in question were initially uploaded to the UMCR’s Facebook page on Oct. 5 and were addressed in an email on Oct. 7 by both UMaine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy and Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students Robert Dana. The email from Ferrini-Mundy and Dana denied that the posts were representative of UMaine’s values, but chose to maintain their …
Muslim Women In From Bangor Share Experiences, Ali Tobey
Muslim Women In From Bangor Share Experiences, Ali Tobey
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
On Wednesday, Feb. 6, the Maine Multicultural Center hosted an event called “Unveiling the Veil: Truths About Muslim Women in Maine.” Dina Yacoubagha and Marwa Elkelani shared their experiences as Muslim women in Maine and discussed common misconceptions surrounding women in their religion.