At UNM, we respectfully acknowledge the traumatic history of brutality against and forced labor by Black Americans who have advanced our country. We are indebted to the enslaved and exploited descendants of the African continent whose sacrifices established our U.S. infrastructure and economy, advanced civil rights, and continue to influence popular culture, agriculture, the sciences, health care, and all aspects of society. We are obligated to continuously recognize, and repair historic and current systemic oppression and injustices placed on Black Americans. We are grateful to them and their ancestors; without them, we would not be where we are today.

Developed by UNM First-Year Students enrolled in Black Minds Matter, Fall 2022

https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/african-american/article/15108677/on-labor-acknowledgements-and-honoring-the-sacrifice-of-black-americans

The United States of America is a country that is built on the strength of immigrants that came here, either voluntarily or involuntarily. Whether they look or speak differently from us, we will do our best to understand, respect, appreciate, and value their cultures and contributions, with the ultimate goal to welcome them and elicit their potential for the betterment of all societies.

Developed by Professor Julia Wai-Yin So, UNM Valencia and UNM DEI