UMD student creates digital magazine celebrating Black people’s accomplishments, culture “We deserve a spotlight” Lexi Gopin September 14, 2020
Prince George’s County Police chief resigns after allegations of racism in the department A 94-page report released Thursday alleged that the department was entrenched in systemic racism. Rina Torchinsky June 18, 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
UMD released its first report on hate bias incidents, but it includes little new data The report covers the 2018 academic year. Christine Condon April 22, 2020
Students gather for midnight remembrance of Richard Collins on his 26th birthday The memorial came just hours after the first day of testimony in the trial for the man accused of killing him. Victoria Ebner December 13, 2019
UMD students criticize Loh’s speech on the two-year anniversary of Richard Collins’ death They took issue with how he spoke about Collins' death and declining African American freshman enrollment. Angela Roberts May 21, 2019