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
Joe Biden’s response to another police killing is predictably disappointing When confronted with another police killing, Biden talks about looting. That says a lot. Malcolm Ferguson October 30, 2020
The story of Prince George’s County’s name — and why some take issue with its abbreviation "We deserve the respect to be called Prince George’s County." Anaya Truss-Williams October 23, 2020
We’re in crisis. Why isn’t the Maryland General Assembly doing anything? Maryland’s General Assembly needs to call a special session — now. Josh Binderman October 1, 2020
Why didn’t the NBA strike work? Hashtags, jerseys and voting centers from the NBA aren’t enough. Malcolm Ferguson 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
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
Why you need to stop posting memes about Breonna Taylor’s death Her death did not happen for you to strengthen your brand or capitalize on a viral trend. Manuela López Restrepo 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