Longtime UMD community member takes on new leadership position at Nyumburu Cultural Center
Psyche Williams-Forson became the center's interim director after its former leader, Ronald Zeigler, retired in August after serving for 25 years.
Nyumburu’s Juke Joint open mic celebrates community pride through the arts
To celebrate the University of Maryland’s 2025 Homecoming, Juke Joint encourages students and local community members of color to showcase multidisciplinary talents.
UMD community urges university to reconsider ties with Maryland prison labor system
This university purchased $8.6 million of products made from Maryland Correctional Enterprises prison labor across the last three years, according to data obtained by The Diamondback.
UMD students hold vigil to honor Ryan Gainer, call for end to police brutality
About 30 attendees stood side-by-side and held candles while engaging in conversations about how to raise awareness about police brutality.
Code: Black and the University of Maryland’s National Pan-Hellenic Council hosts inaugural Black Fest
The event, which created a space for Black communities at this university to come together, included food, raffle prizes and music.
André Nottingham makes education his focus in Maryland General Assembly campaign
Nottingham's campaign also focuses on the lack of downtown employment center and making roads, like Route 210, safer.
As Nyumburu celebrates its 50th anniversary, it remains a ‘home away from home’
Through building changes, the center has remained a community and cultural nucleus.
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.
Petition demands more support for UMD African American Studies Department
Thousands have signed on, joining the call begun by a doctoral student.
UMD community mourns death of Nyumburu technical coordinator at evening vigil
Aaron "Rin" McGrew worked at the cultural center for 15 years.