Pride Month and the Black Lives Matter movement unite at College Park demonstration The procession traveled from College Park to Largo. Diamondback Photo Staff June 28, 2020
Black Terps Matter protest demands UMD action against institutional racism The protest was designed to raise awareness of the university’s own pitfalls with addressing racism. Lyna Bentahar June 26, 2020
Black business owners say they’ve received support amid nationwide movements Some Black-owned businesses have reciprocated the support by participating in Black Lives Matter demonstrations. Diamondback Staff June 26, 2020
Petition demands more support for UMD African American Studies Department Thousands have signed on, joining the call begun by a doctoral student. Jonathan Tercasio June 25, 2020
UMD introduces first steps of its anti-racism plan The plan includes hosting a series of “Community Conversations.” Clara Longo de Freitas June 24, 2020
College Park, UMD religious leaders join vigil to honor Black lives The event followed an eight-hour-and-46-minute prayer chain. Madison Peek June 24, 2020
New city council student liaison hopes to strengthen College Park-UMD relationship Adam Rosenbaum wants to see more students voting in College Park elections. Clara Niel June 23, 2020
UMD community mourns death of Nyumburu technical coordinator at evening vigil Aaron "Rin" McGrew worked at the cultural center for 15 years. Julia Nikhinson June 19, 2020
UMPD faces renewed scrutiny for participation in military equipment transfer program The department has received rifles and other equipment from the controversial 1033 program. Angela Roberts June 19, 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