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University Of Maine Counseling Center Letter Of Commitment To Racial And Social Justice, University Of Maine Counseling Center

University of Maine Racial Justice Collection

Letter from University of Maine Counseling Center Staff acknowledging "that individual, systemic, and structural racism exists in the United States" and on the UMaine campus and expressing a renewal of "[o]ur long standing commitment to social justice..."

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

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."

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.

Mr. Gnu Comic Strip, Travis Dandro

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

A four-panel comic strip drawn by Travis Dandro depicting a bigoted perspective of both people of color and individuals with disabilities.

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Panel one contains one figure, a highly stylized, anthropomorphized Gnu (or African antelope with along head and beard), presumably the title character of the strip, Mr. Gnu. The character is holding a cereal box in front of him. Lettering over the character's head reads: "Hey kids! I'd like to introduce a new cereal!"

Panel two contains a close up of the cereal box with the lettering, "Sammy Davis CRUNCH" over a stylized drawing of a character that …

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.

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.

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.

Two Black Students Accosted On Crosby St., Doug Vanderweide

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

An early morning fight Sunday in Orono between two black men and nine white men resulted in multiple summonses and the hospitalization of both black men. Orono Police Chief Daniel Loew said the incident was not racially motivated, but was alcohol-related. Quester Hannah, 21, of Old Town, and Aaron Phillips, 21, of York Village, both of whom are University of Maine students, were treated for injuries received during the fracas and released from Eastern Maine Medical Center on Sunday.

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."

"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.

Minority Rule, The Maine Campus

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The South isn't dead, at least not yet. Still grasping at straws to maintain its segregated way of life, the last stronghold of American feudalism is slowly dying. But it will die a glorious death, in the traditions of old, going down to defeat with its flags flying. Unfortunately, for the rest of the nation, its fruitless struggle will engulf all.