Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Social Justice Commons

Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Higher Education

PDF

The University of Maine

Juneteenth

Articles 1 - 2 of 2

Full-Text Articles in Social Justice

President Memo The Importance Of Juneteenth, Joan Ferrini-Mundy Jun 2021

President Memo The Importance Of Juneteenth, Joan Ferrini-Mundy

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Juneteenth 2021 is a powerful moment in time for our nation and our state. From this year forward, we will collectively and deliberately observe this poignant independence day that was part of the effort to end slavery in the United States. It will be an opportunity for all of us to reflect on freedom — and the importance of what it means to live in a world free of structural racism, hatred, intolerance, inequity and discrimination.

The recognition of June 19 as a federal and state holiday will help ensure that we never forget where we have been as a …


Chancellor Messages_An Important Update For Ums Employees, Dannel P. Malloy Jun 2021

Chancellor Messages_An Important Update For Ums Employees, Dannel P. Malloy

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Email from University of Maine Chancellor Dannel P. Malloy regarding Maine's recognition of June Juneteenth as an official holiday for the first time in June 2022. UMS.