Many people know of Dr. King's work in the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 60s. However, Dr. King was a multifaceted individual who spoke out against many other injustices he witnessed in society, such as poverty, capitalism and the war in Vietnam.
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The book display ties in with the November 9th event, when Jewell Parker Rhodes joined Vice Provost for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer Wanda Heading-Grant in a conversation about the power of representation and what it means to see yourself reflected in the world around you.
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The event featured a conversation between Heading-Grant and award-winning novelist, college professor, and CMU alumna Jewell Parker Rhodes about what it means to see yourself represented in the world around you.
Friedman’s papers join the University Archives collection of papers by notable CFA alumni. In the coming months, the University Archives aims to process Friedman’s papers to make them more accessible for researchers.
Community Collections Processing Archivist Crystal Johnson amplifies underrepresented voices throughout CMU’s history.
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For the next couple of weeks, enjoy a selection of titles that showcases cultures, delves into history and looks to the future of the Indigenous Americas.
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Hispanic Heritage Month takes place every year from September 15th-October 15th. It aims to recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures and extensive histories of the American Latino community.
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Written as a “collective memoir” by a former member of Jane, "The Story of Jane" describes the underground service provided to thousands of women and girls from 1969 until 1973.
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Juneteenth, also known by many other names including Freedom Day and Juneteenth Independence Day, commemorates this declaration of emancipation from slavery in Texas and was declared a federal holiday in 2021.
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We’re lucky to have the legacy of August Wilson’s cycle of plays set in Pittsburgh, and more films celebrating African Americans who came to Pittsburgh to survive, thrive, and change the history of medicine and sports.
