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In Spite Of Adversity, Woman Still Works To 'Mend The Sacred Hoop', Virginia Sand Nov 2008

In Spite Of Adversity, Woman Still Works To 'Mend The Sacred Hoop', Virginia Sand

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Editorial from the University of Maine student newspaper The Maine Campus regarding the dedication of the Martin Luther King plaza and the experiences of the author following a sexual assault and her thoughts on racism.


Dream Of Mlk, Jr. 'Alive And Well' At New Umaine Plaza, Laila Sholtz-Ames Nov 2008

Dream Of Mlk, Jr. 'Alive And Well' At New Umaine Plaza, Laila Sholtz-Ames

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Article from the University of Maine student newspaper The Maine Campus by Lalia Sholtz-Ames, the former president of the Black Students Association, regarding the Martin Luther King, Jr. monument erected in a new plaza at the University of Maine.


The University Of Maine News Article On "Umaine Plaza To Honor Martin Luther King Jr., Coretta Scott King", University Of Maine Oct 2008

The University Of Maine News Article On "Umaine Plaza To Honor Martin Luther King Jr., Coretta Scott King", University Of Maine

University of Maine Racial Justice Collection

This University of Maine News article on the "UMaine Plaza to Honor Martin Luther King Jr., Coretta Scott King," posted on October 29, 2008, includes the grand opening of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King Memorial Plaza. The Plaza is located next to the Memorial Union on the university campus. The article includes a statement from Robert Dana, UMaine's dean of students.


Black History Month In America's Palest State, Rhiannon Sawtelle Feb 2008

Black History Month In America's Palest State, Rhiannon Sawtelle

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

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


The University Of Maine News Article On "Women In The Curriculum, Women's Studies Program Announce Spring 2008 Lunch Series", University Of Maine Jan 2008

The University Of Maine News Article On "Women In The Curriculum, Women's Studies Program Announce Spring 2008 Lunch Series", University Of Maine

University of Maine Racial Justice Collection

This University of Maine News article on "Women in the Curriculum, Women's Studies Program Announce Spring 2008 Lunch Series," posted January 31, 2008, includes the topics and speakers featured in the Lunch Series and the dates of each. One of the topics being "Women of Color: The UMaine Experience," co-sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Programs.


Mlk Jr. Day, Taylor University Jan 2008

Mlk Jr. Day, Taylor University

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Programs and Schedules

The program for the MLK jr. Day celebration in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.


Obstacles And Aspirations Amongst Hispanics And African Americans In Pursuing A College Education, Monica Avina Jan 2008

Obstacles And Aspirations Amongst Hispanics And African Americans In Pursuing A College Education, Monica Avina

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study was to identify the obstacles faced by African American and Hispanic students as well as the motivations that help them thrive in today's society through a college education. This is important for social workers who work with ethnic minorities because by learning about ways in which these two groups are still being oppressed, they can find ways of empowering them to overcome barriers to accessing higher education. 85 students from Hispanic and African American descent at California State University San Bernardino were surveyed.


Ua1c7 Departmental Photos, Wku Archives Jan 2008

Ua1c7 Departmental Photos, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Images showing everyday activities of university departments.