New UMD President Pines shares plans for mental health care, community policing and more
The announcement came on his first day on the job.
Incoming President Pines emphasizes solidarity amid COVID-19 and anti-racism protests
Pines will take over as president on July 1.
Petition demands more support for UMD African American Studies Department
Thousands have signed on, joining the call begun by a doctoral student.
How do we move from alternate history to changing our reality?
Alternate history is often closer to our world than we realize.
Asian Americans need to start talking about anti-Black racism in their communities
The model minority myth perpetuates anti-Black racism among Asian Americans.
How Black Lives Matter is changing online brands
We know representation is not a trend, but not all companies do.
Prince George’s County Police chief resigns after allegations of racism in the department
A 94-page report released Thursday alleged that the department was entrenched in systemic racism.
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.”
The DC Black Lives Matter mural is performative, not radical
D.C. residents deserve more from their mayor than an empty gesture of solidarity.
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.