The DC Black Lives Matter mural is performative, not radical
D.C. residents deserve more from their mayor than an empty gesture of solidarity.
UMD professors discuss racism on campus, consider policing reform at town hall
“Stop writing statements and sending out ‘thoughts and prayers,’” one asked of the university.
“Beyond tired”: UMD students organize protest against systemic racism, police brutality
Protesters called for Montgomery County to defund its police force, among other demands.
Seven books to add to your anti-racist reading list that UMD students can access for free
McKeldin Library hosts a collection of e-books that students can read at no cost.
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.
Hundreds gather in Annapolis for youth-led march against police brutality, systemic racism
The march was organized by two Annapolis High School students.
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.
“Still fighting”: Black UMD students add their voices to protests against police brutality
“I’m exhausted that in the year 2020, black people, we’re still fighting to prove that our lives matter,” one student said.
How #BlackLivesMatter was hijacked by black squares and selfies
Black squares clogged the tag's feed, defeating its original purpose.
UMD needs to act on its commitment to the black community
OUR VIEW: This editorial board stands with the black community and with those protesting systemic racism.