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Full-Text Articles in Race and Ethnicity
Disproportionate Discourses: Analyzing The Media’S Coverage Of Police Brutality, Tatyanah Santiago
Disproportionate Discourses: Analyzing The Media’S Coverage Of Police Brutality, Tatyanah Santiago
Honors College Theses
This thesis examines how the media covers fatal confrontations between minorities and the police. Since the media is a primary vehicle for interpreting events as they unfold, it is important to recognize the ways news coverage frames these violent encounters. This paper focuses specifically on the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, MO in August 2014 and George Floyd’s murder in Minneapolis, MN in May 2020. News articles from The New York Times, The Washington Post, Fox News, and CNN were analyzed to see how authority narratives, witness narratives, and character depictions were reported. Three theoretical lenses (Critical Race …
Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Post George Floyd And Covid-19: Reflections From Global Business Leaders On A Changing Paradigm, Charles Edward Bray Jr.
Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Post George Floyd And Covid-19: Reflections From Global Business Leaders On A Changing Paradigm, Charles Edward Bray Jr.
Theses and Dissertations
This global study of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), encompassing the lenses of sixteen corporate executives with multi-country influence, examines efforts to address marginalization in the workplace based on identity characteristics such as race, gender, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or ability. Othering is a global phenomenon. Corporations were awakened to the magnitude of othering, shocked into reality by the murder of George Floyd and other acts of political and social violence, including femicide, globally. The COVID-19 global pandemic further exposed the impact of marginalization seen through wide health disparities across communities. The Russian invasion of Ukraine further augmented the corporate …
University Statements On The Murder Of George Floyd: A Critical Discourse Analysis, Alexandria M. Brown
University Statements On The Murder Of George Floyd: A Critical Discourse Analysis, Alexandria M. Brown
Masters Theses
Minneapolis police office, Derek Chauvin, murdered George Floyd on May 25, 2020. After this killing, many universities throughout the United States, including all the institutions in the Southeastern Conference (SEC), released public statements about the murder. Over the last few decades, cuts in funding to institutes of higher education have resulted in colleges and universities adopting the managerial and revenue-generating practices of corporations. With corporations as their example, they have also taken to releasing statements about socio-political events, rather than just about incidents pertaining to their immediate stakeholders. Using Critical Discourse Analysis, this paper examines those statements and discusses the …
Chancellor Messages_An Important Update For Ums Employees, Dannel P. Malloy
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.
Police Homicide: Race And Ethnicity, Christine Henderson, Aimee Quinn, Charles E. Reasons, Veronica Salas, John Vinson, Brittney Warf
Police Homicide: Race And Ethnicity, Christine Henderson, Aimee Quinn, Charles E. Reasons, Veronica Salas, John Vinson, Brittney Warf
All Faculty Scholarship for the College of the Sciences
During the pandemic, routines were interrupted lives were changed and during this time, many individuals spent more time watching the news to learn more about how long it would take to resume normalcy. When George Floyd was murdered by four police officers, time stood still and the world watched. Outrage was immediate. The pandemic offered everyone the opportunity to witness tragedy unfold in front of them a brutality which happens every day, yet is easily ignored. This article examines the incidence of police homicides of people of color, the lack of law enforcement to seek solutions to their own internal …
Community Message On The Derek Chauvin Verdict, Joan Ferrini-Mundy
Community Message On The Derek Chauvin Verdict, Joan Ferrini-Mundy
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Message to the University of Maine community from President Joan Ferrini-Mundy regarding the conviction of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd.
Chancellor Messages Our Work Must Go On, Dannel P. Malloy
Chancellor Messages Our Work Must Go On, Dannel P. Malloy
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Message to the University of Maine System community from Chancellor Dannel P. Malloy regarding the conviction of former police officer Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd on the streets of Minneapolis and the work that still needs to be done regarding racial justice.
Umaine Office For Diversity And Inclusion Women's History Month Wrap-Up And Welcome Spring! Email, University Of Maine Office For Diversity And Inclusion
Umaine Office For Diversity And Inclusion Women's History Month Wrap-Up And Welcome Spring! Email, University Of Maine Office For Diversity And Inclusion
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Email from the UMaine Office for Diversity and Inclusion with various details of the Office's work and details of events related to Women's History Month.
George Floyd Afum Scholarship Announcement, Joan Ferrini-Mundy, Lisa K. Neuman
George Floyd Afum Scholarship Announcement, Joan Ferrini-Mundy, Lisa K. Neuman
University of Maine Racial Justice Collection
Fundraising plea from University President Joan Ferrini-Mundy and AFUM President Lisa K. Neuman, to all UMaine staff, introducing the George Floyd AFUM Scholarship established at the University of Maine Foundation by individuals concerned about the violent death of George Floyd, an African-American man, while in police custody on May 25, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
George Floyd Afum Scholarship Announcement, Joan Ferrini-Mundy, Lisa K. Neuman
George Floyd Afum Scholarship Announcement, Joan Ferrini-Mundy, Lisa K. Neuman
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Fundraising plea from University President Joan Ferrini-Mundy and AFUM President Lisa K. Neuman, to all UMaine staff, introducing the George Floyd AFUM Scholarship established at the University of Maine Foundation by individuals concerned about the violent death of George Floyd, an African-American man, while in police custody on May 25, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The University Of Maine News Article On "Umaine Names President's Council On Diversity, Equity And Inclusion", University Of Maine
The University Of Maine News Article On "Umaine Names President's Council On Diversity, Equity And Inclusion", University Of Maine
University of Maine Racial Justice Collection
A University of Maine News article titled "UMaine names President's Council on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion" written on July 17, 2020. This article states University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy appointed a 30-member council on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to advise campus leadership and the institutions efforts and action on inclusiveness. The article names each council member and the council's goals.
Photograph Of Black Lives Matter Sign, Matthew Revitt
Photograph Of Black Lives Matter Sign, Matthew Revitt
University of Maine Racial Justice Collection
Photograph of a "Black Lives Matters" sign taken in Veazie, Maine. Many such signs were erected in response to the murder of George Floyd in the spring of 2020.
Photograph Of Black Lives Matter Sign, Matthew Revitt
Photograph Of Black Lives Matter Sign, Matthew Revitt
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Photograph of a "Black Lives Matters" sign taken in Veazie, Maine. Many such signs were erected in response to the murder of George Floyd in the spring of 2020.
The University Of Maine Office Of The President Article On The "Community Message From President And Cabinet Regarding Juneteenth", University Of Maine
The University Of Maine Office Of The President Article On The "Community Message From President And Cabinet Regarding Juneteenth", University Of Maine
University of Maine Racial Justice Collection
This University of Maine Office of the President article on the "Community Message from President and Cabinet Regarding Juneteenth," posted on June 18, 2020, features the history of Maine's relation with the emancipation proclamation and the communities progress with inclusivity and anti-racism.
Diversity And Difference Committee Reading List, College Of Education And Human Development Diversity And Difference Committee, Asli Sezen-Barrie, Catharine Biddle, Faith Erhardt, Sara Flanagan, Leah Hakkola, Tammy Mills, Bryan Silverman, Kazuhiko Yanagi
Diversity And Difference Committee Reading List, College Of Education And Human Development Diversity And Difference Committee, Asli Sezen-Barrie, Catharine Biddle, Faith Erhardt, Sara Flanagan, Leah Hakkola, Tammy Mills, Bryan Silverman, Kazuhiko Yanagi
University of Maine Racial Justice Collection
Reading list of resources compiled by members of the College of Education and Human Development Diversity and Difference Committee to promote "reflection and deep thinking...to help us all reflect on what we can do to dismantle white supremacy, in and outside the academy."
Diversity And Difference Committee Reading List, College Of Education And Human Development Diversity And Difference Committee, Asli Sezen-Barrie, Catharine Biddle, Faith Erhardt, Sara Flanagan, Leah Hakkola, Tammy Mills, Bryan Silverman, Kazuhiko Yanagi
Diversity And Difference Committee Reading List, College Of Education And Human Development Diversity And Difference Committee, Asli Sezen-Barrie, Catharine Biddle, Faith Erhardt, Sara Flanagan, Leah Hakkola, Tammy Mills, Bryan Silverman, Kazuhiko Yanagi
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Reading list of resources compiled by members of the College of Education and Human Development Diversity and Difference Committee to promote "reflection and deep thinking...to help us all reflect on what we can do to dismantle white supremacy, in and outside the academy."
Flyer For University Of Maine Alumni Association's Presentation On Perspectives And Experiences Of Being Black In The U.S., University Of Maine Alumni Association
Flyer For University Of Maine Alumni Association's Presentation On Perspectives And Experiences Of Being Black In The U.S., University Of Maine Alumni Association
University of Maine Racial Justice Collection
This flyer is for the University of Maine Alumni Association's presentation from June 11, 2020 of three alumni panelists on their perspective and experiences of being Black in the U.S. The panelists include Dr. Shontay Delalue, class of 2000 and 2003 graduate, Jojo Oliphant, class of 2000, and Jean Point Du Jour, class of 2017 and 2019 graduate. The headline states "George Floyd, Anti-Black Racism, and #BlackLivesMatter". This was based off the social climate at the time, with the death of George Floyd, and the movement Black Lives Matter, created in 2012.
The University Of Maine Office Of The President's 'Maine Memo' To Address The Death Of George Floyd And The University's Commitment To Anti-Racism, Joan Ferrini-Mundy
The University Of Maine Office Of The President's 'Maine Memo' To Address The Death Of George Floyd And The University's Commitment To Anti-Racism, Joan Ferrini-Mundy
University of Maine Racial Justice Collection
This University of Maine Office of the President's 'Maine Memo' to address the Death of George Floyd and the University's Commitment to Anti-Racism, posted on June 10, 2020, includes the university's statement to its commitment to the core values of inclusion, diversity, and anti-racism and the actions towards each value. The Memo also includes the history of the University's relation with the land grant movement and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The statement discusses what many consider to be the first UMaine Black graduate Ada Viola Peters in 1927.
The University Of Maine's History Department's Statement Regarding The Protests Against Racism And Police Violence, University Of Maine History Department
The University Of Maine's History Department's Statement Regarding The Protests Against Racism And Police Violence, University Of Maine History Department
University of Maine Racial Justice Collection
The University of Maine's History Department posted a Statement regarding the protests against racism and police violence in June 2020 in response to the death of George Floyd and the re-emergence of the Black Lives Matter movement over the Summer of 2020. In this statement the History Department added a condense and modified version on the American Historical Association's statement on the history of racism in the United States. They also recognized the historical relationship of slavery in Maine and the stolen land from the Wabanaki that the University occupies. The department also added their support to the protests and …
The University Of Maine Office Of The President's Community Message Regarding The Death Of George Floyd, University Of Maine
The University Of Maine Office Of The President's Community Message Regarding The Death Of George Floyd, University Of Maine
University of Maine Racial Justice Collection
This article on the University of Maine Office of the President's Community Message Regarding the Death of George Floyd, posted May 30, 2020, includes condolences and statement on police violence and the need to eliminate racism.