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President Somerson Announces Action Plan For Social Equity, Risd President, Rosanne Somerson, Risd Archives

Racial Justice

President Rosanne Somerson's announcement of an Action Plan for Social Equity at RISD.

2020 Risd Bi+Poc Student Demands For Racial Equity & Inclusion, Risd Anti-Racism Coalition (Risdarc), Risd Archives

Racial Justice

RISD Anti-Racism Coalition (risdARC) demands document presented to the RISD Community, July, 2020.

The Waiting Room Photo Shoot, Black Artists And Designers (Baad), Risd Archives

Racial Justice

Photos of The Waiting Room event participants with spa face masks and sliced cucumbers.

Opening text reads: Welcome to THE BAADEST Waiting Room, founded on May 3, 2017 in response to the blatant disrespect, and lethargic responses to BAAD's list of demands and the hours of free labor that SEA committee members volunteered in order to create concrete recommendations for the school to implement. We occupy this space as a display of discontent, disobedience, and radical self care in an institution that demands constant physical production. We demand that President Rosanne Somerson and administration members end the RISD cycle of …

Letter To Risd Community, Black Artists And Designers (Baad), Malaika Temba, Qualeasha Wood, Risd Archives

Racial Justice

Black Artists and Designers (BAAD) Letter to the RISD Community January, 2017.

2017 Mlk Keynote Emory Douglas Educational Foldout, Center For Social Equity & Inclusion, Emory Douglas

Martin Luther King, Jr. Series

Educational foldout for the 2017 MLK Keynote Address: Emory Douglas. An artist, educator and human rights activist, Emory Douglas served as the Minister of Culture for the Black Panther Party from 1967-80. Best known for his political drawings and cartoons in the Black Panther Newspaper, he articulated the injustices experienced by African Americans living in the inner city, the growing militancy and organization among urban black youth in the face of police violence and the need for community-based social programs. 2017 MLK Keynote, Emory Douglas discusses the process, meaning and impact of his artwork then and now.

2017 Mlk Keynote Emory Douglas Program, Center For Social Equity & Inclusion, Emory Douglas

Martin Luther King, Jr. Series

Program for the 2017 MLK Keynote Address: Emory Douglas. An artist, educator and human rights activist, Emory Douglas served as the Minister of Culture for the Black Panther Party from 1967-80. Best known for his political drawings and cartoons in the Black Panther Newspaper, he articulated the injustices experienced by African Americans living in the inner city, the growing militancy and organization among urban black youth in the face of police violence and the need for community-based social programs. 2017 MLK Keynote, Emory Douglas discusses the process, meaning and impact of his artwork then and now.

The Waiting Room, Black Artists And Designers (Baad), Risd Archives

Racial Justice

The Waiting Room event poster.

The Waiting Room, Black Artists And Designers (Baad), Risd Archives

Racial Justice

The Waiting Room facebook event description.

Text reads: Join us at our pop up spa for a full day of healing. In reaction to institutional neglect following last years "Not Your Token" Protest and Teach-In, and lack of response to RISD's SEA recommendations, we will open up for a day of self care on the 4th floor of Prov Wash as we massage the supremacy out of our institution. We'll have some treats for yall so wear and bring whatever you need (homework too!) to be your best, comfortable self.

This spa cannot treat afflictions of: racism, class differences, supremacy, …

No, You're Wrong., Graphic Design Department, Risd Archives

Racial Justice

Student led campaign to discuss biases encountered during RISD critiques. "Let's Crit Crit" slogan.

It's Risd. Get Used To It., Graphic Design Department, Risd Archives

Racial Justice

Student led campaign to discuss biases encountered during RISD critiques. "Let's Crit Crit" slogan.

Black Lives Matter, Graphic Design Department, Risd Archives

Racial Justice

Black Lives Matter print poster displayed on campus.

The Waiting Room, Black Artists And Designers (Baad), Risd Archives

Racial Justice

The Waiting Room event poster.

Text Reads: Welcome to THE BAADEST Waiting Room, founded on May 3, 2017 in response to the blatant disrespect, and lethargic responses to BAAD's list of demands and the hours of free labor that SEA committee members volunteered in order to create concrete recommendations for the school to implement. We occupy this space as a display of discontent, disobedience, and radical self care in an institution that demands constant physical production. We demand that President Rosanne Somerson and administration members end the RISD cycle of two-faced bullshitting and back-stabbing. If we do not receive a …

Social Equities That Don't Exist Yet., Project Lets, Risd Archives

Racial Justice

Poster for Social Equities that Don't Exists Yet, an unbiased conversation sponsored by the RISD chapter of Project LETS (Let's Erase The Stigma). Project LETS is a mental health advocacy group as well as a peer support network, dedicated to erasing the stigma around mental health and talking about mental health issues, especially as it relates to the RISD experience.

Black Lives Matter Free Community Printing Event, As220, Risd Archives

Racial Justice

Poster promoting Black Lives Matter free printing event hosted by Providence artist collective AS220, displayed on campus.

Not Your Token, Black Artists And Designers (Baad), Risd Archives

Racial Justice

Poster for Not Your Token protest organized by RISD BAAD (Black Artists And Designers), held April 6, 2016 in Market Square, Providence, RI.

Text Reads:

Not Your Token

It is not our job to educate you.
But we will demand to be listened to.
Who does this "progressive" institution represent?
When 'western' education is the only thing of value.
Equality does not equal equity.
Our identities and experiences cannot be bought.
We are more than a statistic.
We are more than a data point.
We are more than loose change.
We are people with a desire to learn;
And we …

Black Lives Matter

Racial Justice

Black Lives Matter print poster displayed on campus.

Racism Is Not Normal, Misogyny Is Not Normal, Fraud Is Not Normal, Dwri Letterpress, Risd Archives

Racial Justice

Letterpress printed poster created by Providence-based artist DWRI Letterpress displayed on campus.

We Demand, Black Artists And Designers (Baad), Risd Archives

Racial Justice

We Demand poster. Demands focused on racial justice made by RISD students to the administration in 2016.

Community Is Stronger Than Hate

Racial Justice

Community is Stronger Than Hate poster displayed on campus.

"This Is The City This Is The World This Is A Small School: Diversity And The Risd Population," Mixed Media, Vol. 1, No. 3, April 22,1996, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

RISD Students and Institutional Governance

Article from the Mixed Media, Vol. 1, No. 3, April 22,1996 student newspaper.

Risd Press November 2, 1973, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

All Student Newspapers

RISD press was a student newspaper published weekly in the early 1970s, a self-described attempt at consolidating all the information outlets of the school, including the previous student newspaper, Montage. Beginning in September 1973, RISD press included the Brown Daily Herald’s weekly issue of Fresh Fruit as an insert. The issue of November 2, 1973 included an article about the Ad Hoc Committee to study curriculum at RISD. There was an interview with the photographer Andre Kertesz and an article about the RISD Architectural Studies Division. A poem, a short story and events for RISD students were also mentioned. Club …

Risd Press October 26, 1973, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

All Student Newspapers

RISD press was a student newspaper published weekly in the early 1970s, a self-described attempt at consolidating into one digestible pile all the information outlets of the school, including the previous student newspaper, Montage. Beginning in September 1973, RISD press included the Brown Daily Herald’s weekly issue of Fresh Fruit as an insert. The issue of October 26, 1973 included an article about the Industrial Design faculty and projects they were working on. An art exhibit at Woods-Gerry by Carol and Michael Ashcraft was reviewed. An article about some additions to the Pilavin Collection at the RISD Museum of Art …

Risd Press October 5, 1973, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

All Student Newspapers

RISD press was a student newspaper published weekly in the early 1970s, a self-described attempt at consolidating all the information outlets of the school, including the previous student newspaper, Montage. Beginning in September 1973, RISD press included the Brown Daily Herald’s weekly issue of Fresh Fruit as an insert. The issue of October 5, 1973 had an article about the RISD television and video studies and the set-up in the RISD auditorium. There was an article about unions for students and women at colleges who filed a sex discrimination suit against Tufts University. Also, an article about 3 photographers at …

Risd Press April 27, 1973, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

All Student Newspapers

RISD press was a student newspaper published weekly in the early 1970s, a self-described attempt at consolidating all the information outlets of the school, including the previous student newspaper, Montage. The issue of April 27, 1973 had an article about the firing of Harry Beckwith, RISD faculty in the Graphic Design department. There also was an article from the Dean Randolph, dean of students at RISD who was leaving RISD because of the way Beckwith's firing was handled. The RISD President also wrote an article on why Harry Beckwith was fired. Comics, a recipe and events for RISD students were …

Montage October 18, 1972, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

All Student Newspapers

Montage was a student-published, bi-weekly newspaper written in the early 1970s. The issue of October 18, 1972 had an article about an open house at the RISD Campus Assistance Center on October 26, 1972. A women's lib multiple choice quiz, RISD Museum news and a game were also in this issue. Events of interest to RISD students and classifieds were also included.

Risd Rag March 9, 1972, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

All Student Newspapers

The RISD Rag was a student publication released in the spring of 1972, first on a monthly basis and later on a bi-weekly basis. The issue of March 9, 1972 included a letter to the editor about a RISD student who decided to leave because of the structure of courses at RISD. Photos, letters to the editor and articles about student activism were also included.

Risd Rag January 1972, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

All Student Newspapers

The RISD Rag was a student publication released in the spring of 1972, first on a monthly basis and later on a bi-weekly basis. The issue of January 1972 included an article about the local food co-ops, and the lack of diversity in the RISD faculty and at the RISD Museum. Support was wanted for farm workers and there was an appeal for a sick child. Voter registration information was listed for each state and parking ticket information for Providence was provided. Recipes, an art exhibit review, the Franklin Mint Bicentennial Medal Design contest and comics were also in this …

Minority Dean Job Description 1972, Talbot Rantoul, Risd Archives

RISD Students and Institutional Governance

Minority Dean job description.

Risd Paper November 30, 1970, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

All Student Newspapers

This student-run weekly newspaper was known simply as R.I.S.D., or RISD Paper. The RISD Paper ran through the late 1960s and into the 1970s. The issue of November 30, 1970 had a short article about the RISD Museum Committee updates. Birth control information from ARS International, student activism in Washington, DC, a calendar of events for RISD students, and letters were also included.

Risd Paper November 26, 1970, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

All Student Newspapers

This student-run weekly newspaper was known simply as R.I.S.D., or RISD Paper. The RISD Paper ran through the late 1960s and into the 1970s. The issue of November 26, 1970 included an interview with Gordy Allen, head of RISD student affairs. There also were articles about Black art with Barry Gaither and RISD student board and constitution and the Strike Committee. Poems, photos of musicans at the RISD farm, and a calendar of events for RISD students were also included.