Race and Ethnicity Commons^™

Universities Trying To Deal With Diversity In Populations, Kurt Thiede

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

African-Americans, women, and Native Americans all living together in an inclusive society, contributing to each other's knowledge of their individual cultures and diversity. This is pluralism, just one way of dealing with the diversity which is present in virtually every campus across the nation.

Bread And Puppet Theatre Presents A Story Of Disorder In "The New World Order", Maine Perspective

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

In a two-day performance that mixes parade and pageantry, workshops, and audience-as-performers, the Bread and Puppet Theatre of Glover, Vt. Will give a performance of its newest work: "Columbus: The New World Order, Part I and Part II," Sept. 27 and Sept. 29 at the University of Maine.

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

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.

Art Show At Umaine To Benefit The Homeless, Maine Campus

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

A student art show to benefit the homeless.

Concentration Camp Survivor Says: 'Forgive, Don't Forget', Bridget Soper

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Few people today can imagine trading a whole day's food for the use of a sewing needle. Judith Isaacson can imagine trading everything she had to eat for a needle, because as a holocaust survivor in a concentration camps, she did just that.

Women's History Week 1991 Celebrating History, Creative Chance, Maine Perspective

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Calendar with a list of events scheduled as part of the annual celebration of Women's History Month, 1991.

Um Re-Emphasizes Commitment To Racial And Cultural Diversity, Maine Perspective

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The University of Maine continues and re-emphasizes its commitment to promote awareness and appreciation of racial and cultural diversity in a state where minorities are sorely underrepresented.

Lick Addresses Race Problems, Offers Programs, Michelle Hikel

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Article from the University of Maine student newspaper The Maine Campus regarding a press conference University of Maine President Dale W. Lick gave regarding racism, in response to a racist attack on two Black students.

Senate Discusses Committee On Racial Understanding, Damon Kiesow

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

After more than an hour's debate Tuesday night the General Student Senate voted to allow the committee on Racial Understanding to pick its own co-chairs and student members. The committee was formed last week in response to what is being called a racial attack on two University of Maine students, Feb. 17. It will study, and attempt to find answers to race relation problems at the university.

Being Drunk Does Not Excuse Slur Use, Sarah Mccall, Debbie Ferullo

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

This letter is for Quester Hannah and Aaron Phillips. We want you to know that we are sorry for what happened to you both last weekend.

Maine Campus Hasn't Reported Fight Properly, Beth Romano, Andy Brown

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

In response to the article pertaining to the attack of two "black students" (Feb. 18, 1991), we feel your paper is actually the one appearing racially motivated. If it is true that the attack that was reported on was not racially motivated, why did your paper feel it necessary to identify the students involves as being "black?"

Four Men Charged In Crosby Str. Assault, Michael Regan

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The District Attorney's office has charged four men with assault and criminal mischief because of their alleged involvement in a fight last weekend which left two black men injured.

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.

Responses To Racist Attack, Harold Kamanyi, Dale W. Lick, Gretchen Lahey, Jamal Williamson

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Letters to the editor in the University of Maine student newspaper The Maine Campus regarding a racist attack on two Black University of Maine students.

Racial Or Not, The Damage Is Done, Erica C. Hurtubise

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The attack on two black students by several white men on Crosby Street early Sunday morning has left a scar on the University of Maine. The damage has been done and it is irreversible.

Let The Truth Be Told, Doug H. Vanderweide

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Lost so far in the discussion surrounding Sunday morning's assault on two black students at the University of Maine is the facts. Orono Police Chief Daniel Lowe asserts that the incident was not begun as a racial incident. He refuses to speculate if, after the incident began, it then became racially-motivated.

Students Say Racism Is A Problem At Umaine, Doug Vanderweide

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

When the African-American Student Association met in the Bangor Lounge of the Memorial Union Monday night to discuss racism, "it was very painful," University of Maine President Dale Lick said. "It was painful for the students and for the administrators that were present," Lick said. "We thought we had been making good progress in creating a learning environment free of racism and harassment. We found out we still have a long way to go."

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

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The assault on two black University of Maine students Sunday morning was racially motivated, the Student Senate voted at their meeting Tuesday night. About thirty African-American students attended the meeting to express their concerns about racism on campus.

Editorials Regarding Racist Attack, Maine Campus Staff

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Editorials from the University of Maine student newspaper The Maine Campus regarding a racist attack on two Black University of Maine students.

Race-Related Fight Points To Problem Of Alcohol And Violence, Doug H. Vanderweide

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Sunday morning, two black UMaine students were attacked by [nine] white men. Orono Police Chief Dan Lowe said the incident wasn't racially-motivated. The two black men aren't talking, and Lowe refuses to identify the nine white men because he fear racial overtones to the crime will present the administration of justice.

Lick Addresses Race Problems, Offers Programs, Michelle Hinkel

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

"No one should be intimidated because of race or color. People here should feel welcome and should feel comfortable to express their differences. That's what a university is all about," said University of Maine President Dale Lick at a press conference held at the Maine Center for the Arts Tuesday afternoon. Lick called the conference to share what UMaine is "doing regarding the question of pluralism on this campus."

Witness' Accounts Of Altercation Differ, Michael Reagan

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Statements given by Quester Hannah, Aaron Phillips and others involved in the fight on February 17 in Orono give differing versions of the incident, but in the words of District Attorney Chris Almy, "that's why we go to court."

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 66, No. 38, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Archives Records

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Taylor, Christine. Western Studying Link with Credit Union
• Black, Sam. Student Fears for Her Mom in Saudi Arabia – Honey Brown, Meme Ogle
• Clingerman, Ann. Western Won’t Offer New Birth Control Implant – Norplant
• Hoover, Amy. Criminology Club Gives Court a Trial Run
• Tuition Reform Won’t Hit Western
• Taylor, Christine. Michael Colvin Changes Finals Stance
• Lady Toppers Deserve Bigger, Better Turnout
• Quire, Jeff. Editorial Cartoon Big Red Alone at Lady Toppers Game
• Broner, Deborah. Mom Speakers Out – Persian Gulf War, 1991
• Burkhead, Roy. Fickle …

Panel Discusses Lack Of Black Awareness, Lawrence Veuillet

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Article from the University of Maine student newspaper The Maine Campus regarding a panel discussion on Martin Luther King Jr. as part of a Civil Rights Awareness Program.