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
The DC Black Lives Matter mural is performative, not radical D.C. residents deserve more from their mayor than an empty gesture of solidarity. Caterina Ieronimo June 16, 2020
Marches against racism have evolved, and so have the youth who lead them Youth are leading the protests for racial equality. Here’s why they’re different from past generations. Allison Cochrane June 15, 2020
UMD professors discuss racism on campus, consider policing reform at town hall “Stop writing statements and sending out ‘thoughts and prayers,’” one asked of the university. Diamondback Staff June 11, 2020
Hundreds gather in Annapolis for youth-led march against police brutality, systemic racism The march was organized by two Annapolis High School students. Matt McDonald June 6, 2020
UMD refers those involved in post mocking George Floyd’s death to Student Conduct Office Floyd died after a Minnesota officer pressed his knee on his neck for almost nine minutes. Angela Roberts June 6, 2020
UMD to offer leave Monday to employees who wish to take time to mourn George Floyd George Floyd was remembered Thursday at a Minneapolis memorial service. Angela Roberts June 5, 2020
UMD students and alumni organize supply drive for D.C. protesters The team is collecting items such as first aid kits, goggles, hand sanitizer and bottled water. Rina Torchinsky June 5, 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
Prince George’s County leaders discuss protests, police accountability at town hall The meeting took place less than 24 hours after the county's police department suspended three officers. Lyna Bentahar June 4, 2020