Nyumburu, Black faculty host town hall to discuss racism at UMD and police brutality Tuesday's town hall was meant to foster a “cathartic and therapeutic medium.” Clara Longo de Freitas 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
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
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. Jonathan Tercasio June 8, 2020
College Park church holds vigil to unite community in wake of nationwide protests 150 community members attended the event. Arya Hodjat June 6, 2020
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. Angela Roberts June 5, 2020
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. Rina Torchinsky June 5, 2020
“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. Diamondback Staff June 4, 2020
College Park City Council discusses sustainable building for new apartment construction The complex, called The Standard, will include 283 apartment units. Clara Niel June 3, 2020
UMD President Wallace Loh announces preliminary plans to “de-densify” campus in the fall The statement comes as Prince George's County gears up to reopen on June 1. Angela Roberts May 29, 2020