The University of Maine Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Collection is a curated collection of items compiled by Raymond H. Fogler Library's Special Collections' staff as part of a project to to create an archive of primary sources by, from, and about the diverse University of Maine community and social justice issues at the University of Maine and in the greater Bangor region. The Collection was created in response to the increased social awareness of racial justice issues in the United States following the death of George Floyd in the spring and summer of 2020.
The resources include newsletters, theses, videos of presentations and events, interviews, articles, posters, webpages, correspondence, and reports from University of Maine administrators, departments, student groups, and individual faculty, staff, students, and alumnus. The material includes born digital items captured from the web and scans of analog items from records held in the University of Maine Archive.
Please contact University Archivist Matthew Revitt (matthew.revitt@maine.edu) if you have content you would like to submit to the collection.
Submissions from 2021
University of Maine Multicultural Student Center Webpages, University of Maine Multicultural Student Center
University of Maine Office for Diversity and Inclusion Webpages, University of Maine Office for Diversity and Inclusion
Wilde Stein Queer Straight Alliance, Wilde Stein: Queer Straight Alliance
Submissions from 2020
Updated resources for planning accessible events available online, University of Maine Division of Marketing and Communications
President's Council on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Findings and Recommendations Report, University of Maine President's Council on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Anonymous gift given to the Wabanaki Center will Wabanaki student higher education, Megan Ashe
"Defund the police" is not the problem, Leah Savage
Karen Sieber speaks about hidden history of violence at UMaine, Megan Ashe
Tarred and Feathered: UMaine’s Hidden Connection to the Red Summer of 1919 Event, University of Maine Clement and Linda McGillicuddy Humanities Center
Latisha 'L' Renee Blount presents on her passion for outdoor photography, David DiMinno
Raising our Voices series to examine race, racism, Cynthia Isenhour
Search Committee Briefing: Implicit Boas, Diversity, and Inclusive Hiring Practices, Amie Parker
Kamala Harris breaks barriers as first female VP, Megan Ashe
Letter to the Editor: Why does UMaine Athletics continue to stay silent on the Black Lives Matter Movement?, University of Maine Black Student Union
Department of Communication and Journalism lecture discusses how to foster dialogues around race in the classroom, Abigail Martin
Webinar series discusses colonialism's ongoing effects for Maine's Indigenous populations, Bria Lamonica
The University of Maine Student Handbook, University of Maine Office of Student Life
Identity and Liberation, Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies
S3E4: How does diversity strengthen education and community?, Ron Lisnet
S3E4: How does diversity strengthen education and community?, Ron Lisnet, Kimberly Whitehead, and Susan McKay
Fogler Library Health Equity and Health Disparity LibGuide, Jennifer Bonnet
Editorial: The humanity of marginalized communities is not up for political debate, Nate Poole
Racial Justice Challenge promotes anti-racism in the UMaine community, Megan Ashe
Wilde Stein Club Poster, Wilde Stein: Queer Straight Alliance
Office of the President of the University of Maine Report on C.C. Little Hall Task Force Statement and Community Input, University of Maine
College of Education and Human Development Diversity and Difference Committee, University of Maine College of Education and Human Development
Orono House of Pizza promotional sticker, Orono House of Pizza
Downtown Orono Pride, 2020, Madison Riley
Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Department Fall 2020 Newsletter, Laura Cowan
The Racial Justice Challenge created by the University of Maine's Raymond H. Fogler Library and the Office for Diversity and Inclusion in Fall 2020, Jennifer I. Bonnet
Black Lives Matter Unity March Poster, Unknown Author
University of Maine Office for Diversity and Inclusion Overview Video, University of Maine Office for Diversity and Inclusion
The University of Maine News announced the 'Community invited to accept Racial Justice Challenge', University of Maine
University of Maine Counseling Center Letter of Commitment to Racial and Social Justice, University of Maine Counseling Center
UMaine names President's Council on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Margaret Nagle
President Appoints Council on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, University of Maine Alumni Association
University of Maine Diversity Leadership Institute, University of Maine Division of Lifelong Learning
Video of UMaine's Alumni Associations Presentation of Panelists on their Perspectives and Experiences of Black Lives in the U.S., University of Maine Alumni Association, Shontay Delalue, Jojo Oliphant, and Jean Point Du Jour
The University of Maine's Intersectional Feminist Resource Center's statement on 'Black Lives Matter', Anila Arunakar
College of Education and Human Development Diversity Resources, University of Maine College of Education and Human Development
The University of Maine's Division of Lifelong Learning's Statement against Racism, University of Maine Division of Lifelong Learning and Monique LaRocque
Jazz Studies statement on 'Black Lives Matter', University of Maine School of Performing Arts, Jazz Studies
Photograph of Black Lives Matter Sign, Matthew Revitt
The University of Maine Office of the President's Community Message on the Clarence C. Little Hall Name Change and Task Force, University of Maine
C.C. Little Hall Name Task Force Final Report, University of Maine
Alumni Panelist Presentation on George Floyd, Anti-Black Racism, and #BlackLivesMatter Email, John N. Diamond and Elizabeth Russell
The University of Maine Office of the President article on the "Community Message from President and Cabinet Regarding Juneteenth", University of Maine
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, and Kazuhiko Yanagi
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
Equity Oriented Community of Practice, University of Maine Rising Tide Center
President Statement Regarding Racist Messages, June 4, 2020, Joan Ferrini-Mundy
The University of Maine Office of the President's Community Statement on Racist behaviors of a Prospective Incoming UMaine Student, University of Maine
University of Maine Alumni Association on Resources for Confronting Racial Injustice and Self-Reflection, University of Maine Alumni Association
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 Office of the President's Community Message Regarding the Death of George Floyd, University of Maine
Understanding Latina Undergraduate Engineering Student Persistence, Yarissa I. Ortiz-Vidal
The Effects of Food Insecurity on Indigenous Women in Maine, Sara Imam
Female Political Campaigns: Just the Right Amount of Femininity, Harley Rogers
An Examination of Pervasive Language Around Sexual Harassment Through the Lens of Anita Hill, Christine Blasey Ford, and #MeToo, Elizabeth Theriault
Lecturer discusses 'white privilege', Angela Flandaca
McGillicuddy’s Humanities Center hosts guest lecture on the racial history of free-verse poetry, Rebekah Sands
Young Americans for Liberty and College Republicans host speaker on criminal justice reform, Maria Maxsimic
Biweekly Lunch and Learn opens dialog on Black Digital History, Jeremy Slaven
BSU working on diversity, Jeff Teunisen
Socialist and Marxist Series panel explores what racism looks like today, Aldan Leavitt
Legislators urged to vote in favor of revisions to Maine Indian Claims Settlement of 1980, Leela Stockley
UMaine College Republican group under new executive management, Leela Stockley
Editorial: Exploitation of prison labor reflects America's disenfranchisement problem, Liz Theriault
GSS votes race was motive in Orono attack, Damon Kiesow and Kim Dineen
The group formerly known as the UMaine College Republicans deserves to be ousted, Gabriel Karam
State of the University address delivered by President Ferrini-Mundy, Maria Maxsimic
Editorial: The line between corporate allyship and marketing shouldn't be crossed, Liz Theriault
Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies UCEDD Action Plan for People at the Intersection of Race, Ethnicity & Disability, University of Maine Center for Community Inclusion and Disability
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at UMaine Report, Robert Dana
College Republicans no longer recognized by UMSG, Leela Stockley
Editorial: Diversifying Hollywood is in the hands of the consumers, Liz Theriault
MF175 NAACP & Civil Rights in Maine Project / Charles Lumpkins, Special Collections, Raymond H. Fogler Library, University of Maine
Alumni Association Resources for Confronting Racial Injustice, University of Maine Alumni Association and University of Maine Career Center
Submissions from 2019
Racial considerations in the language used around mass shootings are vital, Liz Theriault
"I feel like I've had a bag over my head:" New teachers explore issues of diversity, power and justice, Rebecca Buchanan
UMaine's WGS Program hosts a lecture on gender-based violence, Leela Stockley
End Racism Protest is held on the UMaine Mall, Charles Cramer
End Racism Protest is held on the UMaine Mall, Charles Cramer
End Racism Protest' is held on the UMaine Mall, Charles Cramer
Editorial: Black Bear pride means protecting students from hate speech, Liz Theriault
The Controversy Series: discussing literary aspects of contemporary black poetics, Brielle Hardy
A Little controversy: Clarence Little in our history and on our campus, Sierra Semmel
Local student activist participates in Portland ICE protests, Leela Stockley
End Racism on Campus: Justice for Indigenous Students, Desiree Nicole Vargas
Graduate Student Government Meeting Minutes, Graduate Student Government
Encouraging Self-Esteem, Wilde Stein: Queer Straight Alliance
Graduate Student Government Meeting Minutes, Graduate Student Government
University President statement on social media posts by UMaine College Republicans, Joan Ferrini-Mundy and Robert Q. Dana
Statement Supporting Indigenous People, The Feminist Collective
Editorial: Why do we still need to defend Indigenous Peoples Day?, Liz Theriault
Women's Resource Center to undergo name change, Leela Stockley
First in a series of diversity and inclusivity workshops held on Wednesday, Charles Cramer
From cancel culture to changing culture, Liz Theriault
WGS program hosts 'Pop-up' on political correctness, Charles Cramer