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Category Archives: activism
From Nigeria to the US: An LGBTQ+ Perspective
Stepping onto American soil for the first time, I carried with me the weight of a culture where discussions about homosexuality were often shrouded in silence and stigma. It was both thrilling and intimidating for me as a Nigerian student … Continue reading
What Could Be Better Than to Be Remembered?: The Achievements and Character of Nancy Van de Vate
It is understandable for people to want to be remembered during their lives and beyond their deaths. For musical composers, their art can transcend their mortality, that is if their music continues to be performed and heard, or in other … Continue reading
Posted in Academia, activism, Art and Legacy, Composers, Discrimination, Empowerment, Feminism, Gender Equality, Lawsuits, Legal Battles, music, Uncategorized, Women in Music
Tagged Activism in Music, Canonization of Music, Chernobyl Composition, Discriminatory Hiring Practices, Gender Bias, Hamlet Opera, Legacy in Art, Musical Composers, Musical Legacy, Nancy Van de Vate, Persistence and Ambition, University Discrimination, Vienna Modern Masters, Women Empowerment, Women's Rights
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Empowering Communities: Exploring the Impact of MEChA at the University of Wyoming
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, our blog is highlighting the archived collection of the University of Wyoming’s chapter of Movimiento Estudiantil Chicana/o de Aztlán, more commonly known by its acronym MEChA. As an organization, MEChA encourages cultural pride, … Continue reading
Posted in activism, Culture and heritage, Diversity and inclusion, Education and empowerment, Hispanic Heritage Month, Student organizations, Uncategorized, University of Wyoming history, Western history, Wyoming history
Tagged Chicano Student Movement, Cultural Pride, Diversity, MEChA, Student Activism, Student Activities, Student Involvement, Student Leadership, Student Life, University of Wyoming, University of Wyoming history, University of Wyoming students
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Lights, Camera, Activism: Gladys Margaret Crane’s Enduring Cultural Footprint
August 26th marks Women’s Equality Day, and in that spirit, our blog will delve into the papers of Professor Gladys Margaret Crane, a woman of many interests and talents. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on August 8, 1928. Crane … Continue reading