“Beyond tired”: UMD students organize protest against systemic racism, police brutality
Protesters called for Montgomery County to defund its police force, among other demands.
A weekend of protests: What two PG County demonstrations looked like on the ground
Protesters marched across the Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge and drove in a car caravan.
Students are flocking to virtual summer classes amid the pandemic
The business school saw the highest increase in summer class enrollment per class, according to a Diamondback analysis.
Hundreds gather in Annapolis for youth-led march against police brutality, systemic racism
The march was organized by two Annapolis High School students.
College Park church holds vigil to unite community in wake of nationwide protests
150 community members attended the event.
UMD refers those involved in post mocking George Floyd’s death to Student Conduct Office
Floyd died after a Minnesota officer pressed his knee on his neck for almost nine minutes.
At town hall, UMD black community members vent anger after George Floyd’s death
The Nyumburu Cultural Center and Black Faculty and Staff Association led the event.
UMD to offer leave Monday to employees who wish to take time to mourn George Floyd
George Floyd was remembered Thursday at a Minneapolis memorial service.
UMD students and alumni organize supply drive for D.C. protesters
The team is collecting items such as first aid kits, goggles, hand sanitizer and bottled water.
In a nation gripped by protests, PG County churches and congregants turn to prayer
Nineteen religious bodies in the county held a 12-hour prayer session Tuesday.