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.
MICA’s “Mixrepresented” photo gallery celebrates the stories of multiracial students
The exhibition aims to debunk the assumption that multiracial and biracial people are a monolith.
Russian people are not their government. Don’t blame them for the war.
People with Russian heritage have nothing to do with the Russian government declaring war on Ukraine. It’s easy to select a population to scapegoat, but that would make us hardly any different from the real oppressors.
Tablao flamenco brings energy to Barcelona’s oldest theater
Before becoming a universal art form, flamenco dance was deeply rooted in Spanish culture as it offered a platform to share a wide range of narratives. Now, tablao flamenco shows in Barcelona keep the tradition alive as they feature striking, foot-stomping performances.
Two Durkin-era Maryland football players each receive $200k settlement for abuse claims
E.J. Donahue and Gus Little will each receive $200,000.