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Social Media Activism The Subject Of Recent Discussion, Emily Turner
Social Media Activism The Subject Of Recent Discussion, Emily Turner
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
On Nov. 6 the Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies Colloquium Series held its second discussion of the fall semester. Dr. Judith Rosenbaum gave the talk titled “#TakingAKnee: Exploring justice, respect, and patriotism on Instagram and Twitter.” Rosenbaum is an assistant professor of communication and journalism at the University of Maine whose research includes social and health effects of media. The theme of this talk surrounded creating meaning on social media platforms. It featured discussion on the hashtag #TakingAKnee and how this social movement has opened a new dialogue nationwide. Rosenbaum recognized that Colin Kaepernick played a large role in initiating …
Mollie Tibbits, Ariana Grande And Serena Williams: Every Woman, M. J. Gautrau
Mollie Tibbits, Ariana Grande And Serena Williams: Every Woman, M. J. Gautrau
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
I’ve spent the past few weeks fuming at the world’s treatment of women. I’m mad at the people who believe women and men are equal and that there’s no problem here. Over the last few months, we’ve seen very high pro��le news stories of women as scapegoats. It is now our time to see these stories, hear these women and react justly.
Can Tenure Be Abused?, Liz Theriault
Can Tenure Be Abused?, Liz Theriault
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
In any higher education establishment, academic freedom is of great importance. The security provided to professors by academic tenure ensures that faculty are protected from termination because of their speech, research findings or political reasons. Without this security, academic progress could be stifled. But can this privilege and security be abused?
Serano Hosts Public Talk On “Call-Out Culture, Identity Politics, And Political Correctness”, Ryan Cox
Serano Hosts Public Talk On “Call-Out Culture, Identity Politics, And Political Correctness”, Ryan Cox
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Dr. Julia Serano held a public talk, entitled “A Social Justice Activist’s Perspective on Call-Out Culture, Identity Politics, and Political Correctness” in the Minsky Recital Hall on March 22, 2018, as part of UMaine’s Women’s History Month celebrations. Serano is a writer, performer, biologist, and transgender and bisexual activist, whose works include “Whipping Girl: A Transsexual Woman on Sexism and the Scapegoating of Femininity,” “Excluded: Making Feminist and Queer Movements More Inclusive” and most recently “Outspoken: A Decade of Transgender Activism and Trans Feminism.”
Black History Month Kicks Off At Umaine With The Black Lives Matter Flag Raising, Sarah O'Malley
Black History Month Kicks Off At Umaine With The Black Lives Matter Flag Raising, Sarah O'Malley
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
As snow fell upon the first day of February, many University of Maine students, faculty and community members congregated between the Memorial Union and Fogler Library in the name of racial justice. Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018, marked the start of Black History Month, and the Office of Multicultural Student Life (OMSL) and the Black Student Union (BSU) have partnered to put together an impressive lineup of events spanning the entire month.
Rhonda Y. Williams Lecture Poster, University Of Maine Office Of Multiculture Student Life
Rhonda Y. Williams Lecture Poster, University Of Maine Office Of Multiculture Student Life
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Poster for Rhonda Y. Williams', professor of history and director of the Social Justice Institute at Case Western Reserve University Howard B. Schonberger Peace and Social Justice Lecture entitled "Concrete Demands: Black Power Histories and Legacies in the 21st Century". The lecture was held on April 6, 2017.
Do Not Silence People; Debate And Engage Them, Jonathan Petrie
Do Not Silence People; Debate And Engage Them, Jonathan Petrie
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
During the protests of President Donald Trump’s inauguration, you may have seen Richard Spencer — notable alt-right, white nationalist leader — get punched in the face during an interview. In response, a lot of people shared the video praising the actions of the violent perpetrator, citing Spencer’s racist ideology as a means to justify violence. Here’s the issue. No matter how much you disagree with someone, you do not get to punch them. Violence does not solve this debate.
Bare Minimums In Activism Do Nothing For A Cause, Sam Tracy
Bare Minimums In Activism Do Nothing For A Cause, Sam Tracy
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Your safety pins don’t matter. There has been a recent rise in a silent protest to Donald Trump’s racist, xenophobic, sexist and homophobic rhetoric that involve spinning a safety pin onto your shirt. It started off as a gesture of kindness and a message to the marginalized people, saying: “hey, we’re here and we’re not with them. ”By pinning your shirt, you have a quiet way to show you do not support Trump’s harmful messages and you are a safe person to talk with.
Editorial : Decency Must Remain Following A Tumultuous Election, Sarah Allisot
Editorial : Decency Must Remain Following A Tumultuous Election, Sarah Allisot
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
There is no doubt that the presidential campaigns this year were equal parts passionate and hateful. News stories have often done little to serve the real issues and insults became a stand-in for policy talk during officiated discussions. Following Election Day, nearly one half of the country is left with feelings of hopelessness, fear and disbelief — none of which are invalid.
Dream Of Mlk, Jr. 'Alive And Well' At New Umaine Plaza, Laila Sholtz-Ames
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.
Black History Month In America's Palest State, Rhiannon Sawtelle
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.
Hip Hop Posters Pulled For Ushuaia Fundraiser, Angela Flandaca
Hip Hop Posters Pulled For Ushuaia Fundraiser, Angela Flandaca
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Article from the University of Maine student newspaper The Maine Campus regarding the Ushuaia night club's posters promoting the University of Maine Hip Hop Dance Club's fundraiser party, to be held at the Ushuaia, containing images of racist stereotypes.
Recognize Martin Luther King Day, Kathleen March
Recognize Martin Luther King Day, Kathleen March
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Each academic year as January nears the University of Maine begins to think again about Martin Luther King, about the day officially designated to honor his life and teachings. Like several other national holidays, this one currently does not bring with it a day off from classes at this university. Several reasons have been cited for this: one is the academic year is already too short.
Wic Recognizes Role Models, Elizabeth Beaulieu
Wic Recognizes Role Models, Elizabeth Beaulieu
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Every year, the Women in the Curriculum and the Women's Studies Program honor three women with the Maryann Hartman Award for contributions and accomplishments. It is the groups' intent that the recognized women serve as a source of inspiration for all women.
Support Key To Onward Success, Christie Johnston
Support Key To Onward Success, Christie Johnston
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
The Onward Program, nationally known as the Student Support Services has striven to help students disadvantaged by a physical, mental or financial obstacle since 1970.
Computer Speech No Different From Others, Ryan Robbins
Computer Speech No Different From Others, Ryan Robbins
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Last week's filing of a civil rights lawsuit by the state against University of Maine student Casey Belangers for threatening another student on FirstClass raises concerns for how the First Amendment relates to computer networks.
Education Puzzle Needs Solutions, Misty Edgecomb
Education Puzzle Needs Solutions, Misty Edgecomb
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
See Dick and Jane. Look! They go to school. See Jane go through the metal detector. The school policeman smiles. See Dick go through the metal detector. Oh no! Look, Dick has a gun.
Women Gain Confidence Through Self-Defense Courses, Krista Marrs
Women Gain Confidence Through Self-Defense Courses, Krista Marrs
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
With the ongoing concern for student safety on campus, two public safety officers are offering a women's self-defense class and both say participants are making great progress.
Mr. Gnu Comic Strip, Travis Dandro
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 …
Umaine Commits To Classroom Equity, Andrea Page
Umaine Commits To Classroom Equity, Andrea Page
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Several students addressed the Vision 2000 mission plan for changing gender equity at the University of Maine Thursday.
Humanist Captivates Students With Poetry, Speech, John Doucette
Humanist Captivates Students With Poetry, Speech, John Doucette
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Article from the University of Maine student newspaper The Maine Campus regarding Amari Baraki's visit to the University of Maine.
Students Struggle To Inform, Increase Diversity, Christine Thurston
Students Struggle To Inform, Increase Diversity, Christine Thurston
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Article from the University of Maine student newspaper The Maine Campus regarding racist stereotypes and a lack of diversity of on the University campus.
Black Panther Party Chair Traces Organization's Past, Peter Cook
Black Panther Party Chair Traces Organization's Past, Peter Cook
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Article from the University of Maine student newspaper The Maine Campus regarding Booby Seale, a founder of the Black Panther's talk at the University of Maine.
All Bets Are Off, Michael L. Lane
All Bets Are Off, Michael L. Lane
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
The recent ruling by the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has, as do all courts of law worthy of the name, laid down the law in what inevitablely will be a very emotional and drawn out struggle. While Indian tribes across the nation scrample to erect casinos under the auspices of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, Maine's own Passamaquoddy Time saw their proposal to build a casino in Calais, shot down on grounds that it is illegal.
Professor Credits Women For Harlem Renaissance, Sveta Popova
Professor Credits Women For Harlem Renaissance, Sveta Popova
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Black women writers had an important place in the Harlem Renaissance although literary scholars typically deny them proper recognition, an English professor and researcher said Wednesday.
Gays Only, Maine Campus
Gays Only, Maine Campus
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
The Campus Living advisory committee recently approved the creation of a gay wing in Knox Hall. This gay wing would be a "safe zone" open to gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and their supporters.
Maine Indian Rights The Worst In The Country, Eric R. Manni
Maine Indian Rights The Worst In The Country, Eric R. Manni
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Does Michael L. Lane thoroughly research a subject before he use[s] his pen? Responding to "All bets are off" (Maine Campus Feb. 16), Lane has addressed four separate issues in one commentary. This is typical over-generalized […] when it comes to addressing Native American issues.
Maine Campus Varner Shares Dream At Curry Prologue, Christine Thurston
Maine Campus Varner Shares Dream At Curry Prologue, Christine Thurston
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Article from the University of Maine student newspaper The Maine Campus regarding James Varner prologue on Martin Luther King and newly formed coalition on human rights before a Mark Curry comedy performance.
King Powerfully Recalls Past, Projects Future Of Civil Rights, Christine Thurston
King Powerfully Recalls Past, Projects Future Of Civil Rights, Christine Thurston
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Article from the University of Maine student newspaper The Maine Campus on a lecture given by Yolanda King, eldest daughter of Martin Luther King Jr.
Students Relate Personal Battles Against Racism, Robert S. Bellamente
Students Relate Personal Battles Against Racism, Robert S. Bellamente
Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Article from the University of Maine student newspaper The Maine Campus regarding a talk on racism at the Socialist/Marxist lunch held on campus that featured Native American student Bonnie Newson, Professor Doug Allen, Native American student; Angson Dhlakama, an African student from Zimbabwe; and Ricardo Tubbs, the president of the African-American Student Association.