Tag: nyumburu cultural center

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.

Natalie Weger
April 2, 2024

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.

Natalie Weger
March 26, 2024

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.

Freelance Reporter
May 16, 2022

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.

James Cirrone
March 6, 2022

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.

Diamondback Staff
October 31, 2021

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

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 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

Nyumburu, Black faculty host town hall to discuss racism at UMD and police brutality

Tuesday's town hall was meant to foster a “cathartic and therapeutic medium.”

Clara Longo de Freitas
June 18, 2020

UMD needs to act on its commitment to the black community

OUR VIEW: This editorial board stands with the black community and with those protesting systemic racism.

Diamondback Editorial Board
June 2, 2020