Tag: racism

Resorting to charging minors as adults in Maryland is counterproductive

Children are simply not equal to adults in terms of psychological development, leaving them more prone to peer pressure, poor decision-making and decreased impulse control.

Rohin Mishra
December 9, 2022

The new journalism college dean has many things to fix. Diversity should be number one.

Diversity is important. The new dean of the journalism college must make it a top priority.

Guest Opinion
October 25, 2022

UMD professors, authors discuss systemic racism in America

The panel featured sociology professor Rashawn Ray and discussed systemic racism, inequality and social change.

Freelance Reporter
September 20, 2022

Discussing racism from the global lens will help us address the issue at home

Racism is an international issue. It’s time we present it as one.

Jessica Ye
April 21, 2022

Dating apps must prevent racial fetishization against Asian American women

Dating apps and websites should create an online space where algorithms do not encourage racial fetishization.

Lei Danielle Escobal
April 4, 2022

Who is the Democrat’s new anti-lynching bill really for?

Let’s just call this bill what it really is — an easy way for Democrats to come off on the right side of history while passing incredibly mid policy. Sounds like business as usual.

Malcolm Ferguson
March 3, 2022

Black History Month should be a catalyst for change, not a commodification of history

It is time for a real, collective shift in how we approach Black History Month that accurately preserves the past while planting radical visions for the future.

Malcolm Ferguson
February 3, 2022

The American judicial system must stop protecting white vigilantes like Kyle Rittenhouse

By broadly allowing self-defense claims, courts let white fear turn into legal violence

Malcolm Ferguson
December 5, 2021

Data on race and ethnicity must be properly aggregated to prevent harm

In a space where Asian Americans are celebrated through cultural organizations and the Asian American Studies Program, how does the university manage to invisibilize the Asian American community?

Lei Danielle Escobal
December 1, 2021

Community members say graphic in a UMD presentation perpetuates Asian stereotypes

The admissions and enrollment graphic included the phrases “Students of color minus Asians” and “White or Asian students."

Victoria Stavish
November 16, 2021