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Mlk Day - A Day Of Service, Office For Diversity And Inclusion
Mlk Day - A Day Of Service, Office For Diversity And Inclusion
General University of Maine Publications
Today, we honor one of the greatest Civil Rights Leaders in our Country, Dr. Rev, Martin Luther King. A day also known as a Day of Service.
I'll be honest. At first, I felt a little uncomfortable and confused. Instead of using this day (and everyday) to center the history and contributions of Black resilience and brilliance in making America what it is today. Why should I rush to busy myself to ‘rescue/save’ (serve) on this one day so I could feel better about ‘doing’ something. How does this honor Dr. King?
Justice For All: Finding The Courage To Live Our Beliefs, Vladimir Skaletsky
Justice For All: Finding The Courage To Live Our Beliefs, Vladimir Skaletsky
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
On March 16, 2000, a gunfight occurred in the West End neighborhood of Atlanta, Ga. A deputy sheriff fell to the ground, fatally wounded. On March 14, 2001, Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of firing the deadly bullet.
American Heritage Filled With Atrocities Vs. Native Americans, Art Dostie
American Heritage Filled With Atrocities Vs. Native Americans, Art Dostie
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
A friend of mine commented that upon seeing the IDB movie Soldier Blue, he wondered how such a disgusting movie could be presented to the public. I had to smile at this, realizing how sheltered our minds have been protected from the truth, and how today's civilization still clings to the great American myth.
"Listen White America" Commissioner Arricale Speaks, The Maine Campus
"Listen White America" Commissioner Arricale Speaks, The Maine Campus
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
"Listen White America, really listen for a change. You can go to war overnight, you can go to the moon almost overnight, and you'd better build a city overnight, because the ghetto Negroes are out on the streets now but I don't know where they will be tomorrow," Frank C. Arricale, New York City deputy housing commissioner, made this appear during his lecture, "The Long Hot Summer" Wednesday evening, May 1, in the Maine Lounge of the Memorial Union.