Why doesn’t UMD’s government and politics department care about teaching race? The government and politics department needs to do a better job teaching racial issues. Jake Foley-Keene September 28, 2020
Review: ‘Woke’ is a painfully relevant comedy written for a pre-2020 world Lamorne Morris stars in Hulu’s 'Woke,' which sees his character come face-to-face with racial bias. Elana Morris September 14, 2020
The NBA shook up social justice in sports. Now what? The protests have been pervasive, and now all of America is listening. Tyler Golsen September 4, 2020
“A lifelong battle”: UMD students join March on Washington following summer of protests Some were following in the footsteps of their grandparents, who participated in the 1963 march. Angela Roberts August 29, 2020
“We have heard our community”: UMPD discusses decision to divest from 1033 program New UMD President Darryll Pines announced the divestment on July 1. Madison Peek July 15, 2020
Behind the viral portraits that have mobilized the Black Lives Matter movement online Artists have used digital portraits to immortalize the lives of victims of racist killings. Elana Morris July 2, 2020
College Park holds second virtual town hall to discuss police and community relations "I don't know if we can trust you at the end of the day,” one student said. Clara Niel July 1, 2020
UMD students and alumni petition for reform of policing on campus Thousands have signed onto petitions calling for, among other demands, increased funding for mental health personnel. Diamondback Staff July 1, 2020
Incoming President Pines emphasizes solidarity amid COVID-19 and anti-racism protests Pines will take over as president on July 1. Eric Neugeboren June 29, 2020
In Silver Spring, hundreds marched for Black Lives in a protest powered by UMD alumni About 200 people gathered in front of the city’s Civic Center to show solidarity with the Black community. Julia Nikhinson June 29, 2020