Asian American activists share importance of food in culture at UMD event
The Multicultural Involvement and Community Advocacy Suite at this university hosted the panel for APIDA heritage month.
UMD students reflect on their international holidays, traditions
Thomas Kai-Wen Chadwick’s family moved from Singapore to England when he was 6-years-old, then to California when he was 12 and Utah when he was 16.
New diversity and inclusion assistant vice president emphasizes importance of student voice
Chang said her main objective this year is to learn about the culture surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion at this university.
It’s not easy trying to embrace my culture again, but I’m starting to rediscover it
All of the pressure I experienced when I was younger to accept my culture drove me away from it — but I’m slowly learning to come back.
UMD Filipino community celebrates Filipino American history month with art activism
This year marks the 50th anniversary of martial law in the Philippines, which has led to human rights abuse for its citizens.
Empanada sale helps UMD Latinx community reflect on food and culture
One of the four main pillars of La Unidad Latina is culture, and food sales, such as that of empanadas or raspados, are one way the fraternity honors that.
Companies must work with minority communities to stop cultural appropriation
Better access to corporate inclusivity and patent law will help cultural preservation.
APIDA Heritage Month brings UMD’s Asian American communities into the spotlight
The theme for this year's month of events is "The Rest of Us."
School of Music faculty perform pieces celebrating Jewish culture and history
The performance was titled 'L'Chaim,' a Jewish toast that means, "to life."
Urban Desi: UMD sophomore designs streetwear with South Asian ties
Urban Desi was designed as a way to let South Asians express their ethnicity through minimalist clothing and streetwear.