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Walking tour examines Black history at the University of Maryland

By Mahelate Solomon The University of Maryland’s campus is rich in history — both the good and the bad. The African American History Landmarks Walking Tour is dedicated to telling the whole story, according to tour developer Kim Nickerson.  Nickerson, who serves as the Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the College of Behavioral & Social Sciences, created the tour in 2018 as … Continue reading Walking tour examines Black history at the University of Maryland

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Black booksellers discuss their activism in webinar

by Eva Booth As the streets filled with protesters demanding racial justice in the name of the Black Lives Matter movement, Ramunda Lark Young decided to start Mahogany Books, a bookstore by, for, and about people of the African Diaspora. “Activism to me is taking the platform that we have and reaching back and bringing people with us,” Young said. Young and fellow bookseller Angela … Continue reading Black booksellers discuss their activism in webinar

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