Universities Studying Slavery at the University of Maryland
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On February 21st, 2025, The 1856 Project will hold its second Annual Research Update, during which the project's second research report will be discussed. Join us!
Register to attend in-person or online via Zoom. 1856project.umd.edu/events/2…
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Great news! The 1856 Project is proud to have supported this effort. #Juneteenth #UMD
UMD now has an official enslavement acknowledgement, created by a committee of faculty and staff, to recognize, honor and commit to atoning for the exploited labor of forcefully enslaved people of African descent that built our university: go.umd.edu/enslavement-ackno…
UMD’s 1856 Project Receives $200,000 Grant from Mellon Foundation for Research Incubator Investigating Legacy of Slavery at the University!
We're honored and deeply thankful!
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Big news for @the1856project!
Read more about our grant from the Mellon Foundation that will help to establish a 2 year research incubator program here: lib.umd.edu/about/news/2024-…
1856 Project research explores university's ties with slavery. First part of the report “Reconstructing the Truth" details the University of Maryland’s connection to slavery & local African American communities.
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Research report outlines #UMD’s ties to slavery
"On Feb. 7, the 1856 Project conducted their first annual research update findings in a report presentation that took place in the special events room in McKeldin"
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Join us on Feb 7, from 3 to 5pm!
The 1856 Project will hold its first Annual Research Update & discuss our first research report.
This event will be in-person & on Zoom.
Open to the public. For more info & to register: 1856project.umd.edu
#BlackHistoryMonth
On February 7, from 3 to 5pm, The 1856 Project will hold its first Annual Research Update, during which our first research report will be discussed. This event will be in-person & on Zoom. Open to the public. For more info & to register: 1856project.umd.edu
#BlackHistoryMonth
ALT Flyer. The 1856 Project logo, event information and registration link with archival image of Rossborough inn.
The first issue of The 1856 Project Newsletter is out! We sent it yesterday to over 400 people who support our work. If you did not receive it, check it out in the link. We have a short documentary included!
Please consider subscribing 🐢
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The University of Maryland is committed to take on humanity's grand challenges. The 1856 Project plays a vital role in UMD's strategic plan and vision for a more equitable future. Read more in link.
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Have you wondered about ways to support our important mission & work? Today you can!
The 1856 Project is participating in #GivingDayUMD!
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The University of Maryland is acknowledging its history.
"The 1856 Project hosted its inaugural symposium on Feb. 1 as part of a movement for the University of Maryland to recognize its past and courageously move forward." #UMD #blackhistorymonth @UMD_SBS
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Members of the @UMDLibraries team made 500 buttons, each by hand, for our inaugural symposium. We are truly humbled by the outpouring of love and support. The 1856 Project Inaugural Symposium was a huge successes. Original photograph by Stephanie Cordle. #UMD #BlackHistoryMonth
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We began #BlackHistoryMonth with @the1856project Inaugural Symposium. This initiative builds upon our commitment to equality, equity, and justice.
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On Feb. 1, kick off #BlackHistoryMonth with the Inaugural Symposium of The 1856 Project, #UMD's chapter of the Universities Studying Slavery.
Register by Jan. 25 at go.umd.edu/pkX
