By Julian Feurer
The University of Maryland Stamp Student Union Gallery opened “Rich with Love: A Decade of Remembrance,” an exhibition made in collaboration with Bowie State University-University of Maryland Social Justice Alliance, to honor Lt. Richard W. Collins III. Continue reading UMD’s Stamp exhibit shows effect of racial violence, honors Lt. Richard W. Collins III
By Kara Thompson May 20 will mean one thing for most students at the University of Maryland: summer. But for friends and family of 1st. Lt. Richard Collins III, it holds a different significance: the anniversary of his murder. Collins, a Black Bowie State University Student, was killed nearly four years ago by a white UMD student on the College Park campus. In response to … Continue reading ‘There needs to be action’: UMD and Bowie State seek to honor murdered student’s legacy through social justice
By Caleigh Bartash First Lt. Richard Collins III, a 23-year-old Black Bowie State University student, was days away from graduating when he was murdered by a white student on the University of Maryland’s campus in May 2017. When UMD Associate English Professor Zita Nunes returned to campus after that summer, she felt the response was not robust enough. Nunes decided to work with graduate students … Continue reading Following Social Justice Alliance launch, UMD community says there is more to accomplish
By Brenda Wintrode Over a dozen university staff members gathered in Stamp’s Jimenez Room last Tuesday to discuss their experiences and interest in starting fellowship groups known as affinity spaces on campus with colleagues of similar identities. The Division of Student Affairs Diversity Initiative (SADI) hosted “Indaba: Affinity Spaces and Collective Convening,” facilitated by Assistant Director of the Department of Fraternity and Sorority Life Michael … Continue reading Student Affairs indaba shares an affinity for fellowship
By Vanessa Reis “I want to see our conversations around equity and inclusion expand to include our faculty and staff, not just students,” said committee member Jazmin Pichardo at the end-of-semester “Embrace Race” reception held Tuesday in Stamp Student Union. Embrace Race is a “learning community for faculty and staff on campus around engaging conversations about race, racial justice, privilege and power,” said Pichardo, who … Continue reading Embrace Race holds end-of-semester open house, reflects on year
By Grace Dille The Prison Resistance Project hosted a Summit on Restorative Justice and Alternatives to Prisons in the Stamp Student Union on April 7 and 8, in which they invited students, activist groups, professors, staff and experts on the prison system to share their vision of a world with freedom. Amidst lectures, panels and discussions, the two-day event — which took place April 7 … Continue reading Altar in honor of Lt. Richard Collins III is vandalized during restorative justice summit
By Zoe Rader Charlottesville, The Ku Klux Klan and the death of Lieutenant Richard Collins III were just a few of the prevalent issues addressed at the annual State of Black Leadership event hosted by UMCP’s NAACP chapter that took place Thursday night in the Van Munching building. Roughly 40 people attended the panel discussion, which focused on hate crimes and racial tensions in America. … Continue reading University NAACP chapter discusses Lt. Collins, Charlotsville at annual leadership panel
By Angela Roberts On Aug. 30 at 12:05 p.m., students and faculty joined their counterparts at Bowie State University for a moment of silence to honor the memory of Lt.Richard Collins III, a young man whose life was cut tragically short in an instance of senseless violence. Although they recognized the gravity of this moment of unity, socialist organizations on campus believe that simply engaging … Continue reading UMD socialists mobilize for a monument to Lt. Richard Collins III
