It shouldn’t take UMD so long to do the bare minimum for anti-racism Francis Scott Key was a slaveowner. It’s obvious that his name has no place at UMD. Shreya Vuttaluru April 22, 2021
UMD GSG passes bill to fight racism and marginalization The legislation stems from an open letter about the physics department's marginalization of Black students. Khushboo Rathore November 19, 2020
“Can’t be ignored”: Buoyed by NBA, UMD’s Black athletes speak out against systemic racism “It is so much bigger than [sports].” David Suggs August 29, 2020
Maryland athletics names Cynthia Edmunds as new diversity and inclusion officer Edmunds will begin her new role on Sept. 21. Alexander Dacy August 27, 2020
UMD students and alumni fight for anti-racist curricula, culture in area high schools They're fighting for change in Montgomery and Howard County schools. Diamondback Staff August 21, 2020
Anti-Semitism and racism go hand-in-hand. That’s why we need to fight both. To truly achieve equality, we have to fight all forms of discrimination. Maya Rosenberg July 13, 2020
Petition demands more support for UMD African American Studies Department Thousands have signed on, joining the call begun by a doctoral student. Jonathan Tercasio June 25, 2020
UMD introduces first steps of its anti-racism plan The plan includes hosting a series of “Community Conversations.” Clara Longo de Freitas June 24, 2020
UMD students, alumni create resources related to anti-racism and cultural competency “Together, we can do better.” Lexi Gopin June 11, 2020