UMD must support student activists who face burnout This university needs to support its beleaguered student activists through more accessible and focused resources. Jahnavi Kirkire November 13, 2024
Former UMD football player hopes clothing brand helps tackle social inequities Ikechukwu Ogwuegbu leads an activewear business as he hopes not only to expand his entrepreneurial initiatives, but also fight for social justice causes. Freelance Reporter May 7, 2024
Funerals are expressions of dignity. They should not be unaffordable. Funerals are powerful protests surpassing prejudices that permanently contribute to our shared story. Rohin Mishra February 16, 2024
UMD Spanish professors to add anti-racist material to future curriculum The new modules introduce topics of xenophobia and prejudice to the existing Spanish lessons. Freelance Reporter November 21, 2022
UMD hosts event covering health inequality and structural racism The event featured speakers from the University of Maryland Medical System and African American studies department. Freelance Reporter November 15, 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
UMD professor Deneen Brown discusses reporting on Tulsa Race Massacre Brown uncovered the truth about the Tulsa Race Massacre as part of her work as a reporter at the Washington Post Freelance Reporter February 28, 2022
By acting reactively, corporations fail to truly stand for social justice Corporations have significant economic power. It’s time they use it the right way. Maya Rosenberg April 6, 2021
This virtual art exhibit highlights social justice with photos from recent Black Lives Matter protests The Dupont Underground exhibit "rise up." lasts until mid-January. Lexi Gopin December 14, 2020
After tumultuous election, current and former UMD students reflect on their ideal USA Six UMD community members considering the change they want to see in their everyday lives and the country as a whole. Joelle Anselmo December 9, 2020