Title
October 14, 1968: Four Black women students rejected from nutrition study
Description
Four unnamed Black women students applied to be a part of a nutrition study, taking place in the department of Home Economics located in Marie Mount Hall.
They were rejected because the researchers claimed their race was "a variable which could not be overcome."
Contrary to a common belief of the time, race is not a biological characteristic. Race is a historical and geographic construct that impacts the lives of individuals every day. Along with a number of other situations, the BSU stood up against the discrimination of their peers.
They were rejected because the researchers claimed their race was "a variable which could not be overcome."
Contrary to a common belief of the time, race is not a biological characteristic. Race is a historical and geographic construct that impacts the lives of individuals every day. Along with a number of other situations, the BSU stood up against the discrimination of their peers.
Source
Diamondback
Date
October 25, 1968
Relation
Who are the unnamed Black women? The erasure of Black women is unfortunately, not unique to the University of Maryland's archival history. We have attempted to learn more about them by reaching out to the current Depart of Nutrition and Food Science. Given the circumstances brought on by Covid-19, these efforts, along with our intention to speak to alumni have not been successful.