By Hannah Harris
The University of Maryland’s First Year Book Program showed “Dying to Vote,” a documentary about political violence linked to voter intimidation in both the 1960s and modern America. Continue reading ‘Dying to Vote’ documentary highlights political, mob violence and voting in America
By Clara Niel “NAMELESS” brought the persistent issue of child sex trafficking in the DMV area to light for students in a screening of the documentary at Edward St. John’s Learning and Teaching Center on Oct. 24. The documentary featured child sex trafficking activists appeared on the screen including Executive Director of Men Can Stop Rape Neil Irvin and Courtney’s House founder Tina Frundt. Men … Continue reading “NAMELESS” documentary gives a reality check on child sex trafficking
By Vanessa Reis Students who gathered in South Campus Commons last Monday night to watch the screening of “A Bold Peace: Costa Rica’s Path of Demilitarization” learned about the journey that led Costa Ricans to be some of the happiest people on the planet. It’s true: Costa Rica ranks No. 1 in the Happy Planet Index, a site that measures how well nations are doing … Continue reading “A Bold Peace” screening sheds light on Costa Rican history
By Danielle Kiefer The President’s Commission on Disability Issues partnered with the National Federation of the Blind to host a screening of “Do You Dream in Color,” a documentary about blind students, followed by a panel Oct. 12. The event is part of a series of month-long events for Disability Awareness Month, held every October by the President’s Commission on Disability Issues. The President’s Commission … Continue reading Documentary screening portrays life for blind students during Disability Awareness Month
