Tag: black history month

Black History Month should be a catalyst for change, not a commodification of history

It is time for a real, collective shift in how we approach Black History Month that accurately preserves the past while planting radical visions for the future.

Malcolm Ferguson
February 3, 2022

UMD’s IFC responded to harassment at Black History Month event. Some say it wasn’t enough.

Two incidents were reported to the university’s Office of Student Conduct and Bias Incident Support Services.

Eric Neugeboren
April 9, 2021

UMD student organizes Black History Month art exhibit showcasing Black joy

“When you're joyful, there's not there's not much that can sway you away from that feeling."

Madison Peek
March 3, 2021

UMD professors say Biden’s education policies could boost student interest in Black history

Some university professors say Biden's policies will encourage students to continue to seek out diverse curriculum when they enter college.

Freelance Reporter
February 17, 2021

Black History Month has been commodified and corporatized. Here’s why that’s problematic.

Without structural change, these corporate gestures amount to nothing at all.

Yahaira Galvez
February 11, 2021

Review: ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ reclaims an important moment in Black history

A star-studded cast and politically relevant subject matter make this movie a must-see.

Nicole Noechel
February 5, 2021

College Park City Council discusses committee to approach restorative justice in Lakeland

The council plans to officially establish the steering committee at next week’s meeting.

Freelance Reporter
February 3, 2021

Oscar-winning ‘Black Panther’ costume designer speaks about her journey at UMD event

Ruth Carter has worked with household names like Steven Spielberg and Spike Lee.

Freelance Reporter
February 26, 2020

Episode 3 of Offbeat introduces Eugene Williams’ mission for the Black National Anthem

How "Lift Every Voice and Sing" played at a Maryland basketball game this month. And when did we start dropping the Maryland flag at sports games?

Offbeat Staff
February 24, 2020

Second part of UMD Black History Month talk focuses on self-advocacy, intersectionality

MICA and this university’s diversity and inclusion office ran the event series.

Freelance Reporter
February 19, 2020