Students Trace University of Maryland's Slavery Ties - washingtonpost.com: When the University of Maryland elaborately celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2006, there were only fleeting mentions of its early ties to slavery. The next year, black faculty members urged President C.D. Mote Jr. to follow the lead of Maryland lawmakers and issue an apology for the university's historic use of slave labor.
Mote refused to do so, but he asked a group of students to research the topic. As they presented him with a final report Friday, the students recommended the university 'issue a statement of regret,' honor African Americans who assisted with its creation by naming them founders, add classes focused on slavery, continue research and ensure that the university is not benefiting from current international 'coercive labor practices.'
