Change the name of the Francis Scott Key building at UMD

The Issue

Francis Scott Key was a slave owner and as you all know, one of the academic building’s on campus was named after him. I am proud to attend UMD because of the way it promotes inclusivity, but having this building named after a slave owner says otherwise. Please consider signing this petition to change the name to someone who deserves to be looked up to on our campus! 

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The Issue

Francis Scott Key was a slave owner and as you all know, one of the academic building’s on campus was named after him. I am proud to attend UMD because of the way it promotes inclusivity, but having this building named after a slave owner says otherwise. Please consider signing this petition to change the name to someone who deserves to be looked up to on our campus! 

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Petition created on June 25, 2020