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

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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

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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

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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

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