In Silver Spring, hundreds marched for Black Lives in a protest powered by UMD alumni About 200 people gathered in front of the city’s Civic Center to show solidarity with the Black community. Julia Nikhinson June 29, 2020
Pride Month and the Black Lives Matter movement unite at College Park demonstration The procession traveled from College Park to Largo. Diamondback Photo Staff June 28, 2020
Black business owners say they’ve received support amid nationwide movements Some Black-owned businesses have reciprocated the support by participating in Black Lives Matter demonstrations. Diamondback Staff June 26, 2020
College Park, UMD religious leaders join vigil to honor Black lives The event followed an eight-hour-and-46-minute prayer chain. Madison Peek June 24, 2020
New city council student liaison hopes to strengthen College Park-UMD relationship Adam Rosenbaum wants to see more students voting in College Park elections. Clara Niel June 23, 2020
PGPD’s Hector Velez to serve as interim chief during search for a new leader The announcement comes one day after former chief Hank Stawinski resigned. Daisy Grant June 19, 2020
Prince George’s County Police chief resigns after allegations of racism in the department A 94-page report released Thursday alleged that the department was entrenched in systemic racism. Rina Torchinsky June 18, 2020
College Park, PG County officials talk community-police relations at virtual town hall Council members Fazlul Kabir and Denise Mitchell hosted the Zoom town hall. Clara Niel June 16, 2020
Indoor and outdoor dining to resume in Prince George’s County on Monday, with restrictions In-store retail shopping will also be allowed to resume. Daisy Grant June 11, 2020
Systemic racism has plagued this College Park neighborhood. Now, the council apologizes. The council unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday night acknowledging the systemic and structural racism in the city. Clara Niel June 10, 2020