Documenting Social Activism

Olin Library at Rollins College stands with other institutions in condemning systemic racism, violence, and discrimination.  We also wish to provide active support by including and preserving the voices of those who are contributing to change.  We invite students, faculty, staff, alumni, community members and others to share here about their participation in and experiences …

Prince Day

You might have heard the newly released live track “Dreamer” from Prince’s Dance Rally 4 Peace at Paisley Park near Minneapolis on May 2, 2015, in response to the deaths of Michael Brown and Freddie Gray: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vxcSaTDVWE. To learn more about the Black Lives Matter movement, we have plenty of relevant reading and viewing for …

Oberlin Group Statement on Racial Injustice

The Oberlin Group, a national consortium of libraries at liberal arts colleges, stands with people of conscience across the country as we condemn all violence against Black people and People of Color. When one human life is mistreated, we are all diminished. Recent incidents are indicative of deep and systemic patterns of racism and oppression. …