1856 Project presents findings exploring university ties to slavery
The project is part of a coalition of more than 100 universities around the world dedicated to investigating the history of slavery in their institutions.
1856 Project looks into Black experience at UMD
The initiative looks to investigate the Black experience at this university and analyze institutional ties to slavery.
This year’s SGA election ballot will include a question about Francis Scott Key
The question will be on the ballot during SGA elections, which will take place next week.
Maryland legislators must acknowledge Maryland’s racist roots
Public health and racism are directly linked. The MGA should pass a bill acknowledging that.
UMD needs a new research project to tackle segregation’s impact
UMD was deeply segregationist. Why aren’t we learning more about it?
Most of UMD’s founders were slaveholders. The 1856 Project aims to confront that history.
Collectively, UMD's first trustees held nearly 400 enslaved people.
How do we move from alternate history to changing our reality?
Alternate history is often closer to our world than we realize.