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Queer open mic celebrates LGTBQ+ History Month

By Charlotte Ormond The University of Maryland’s Office of Multicultural Involvement and Community Advocacy hosted a queer open mic in the Adele H. Stamp Student Union Tuesday to provide a space for community members to express themselves through various art forms in celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month. The event has been a longstanding tradition hosted by MICA. In the past, students have shared their talents … Continue reading Queer open mic celebrates LGTBQ+ History Month

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Kreativity Diversity Troupe Holds Quarterly Open Mic Event

By: Casey Gannon Kreativity Diversity Troupe held an open mic on Mar. 1 in the Cafritz Theater in the Clarice Performing Arts Center. Kreativity’s open mics are different from ordinary open mics because performances can include song, dance, spoken word or instrumental performance. Kreativity was a group formed in the 1990s by African American actresses because there weren’t many shows for them to perform in. … Continue reading Kreativity Diversity Troupe Holds Quarterly Open Mic Event

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Marginalized identities are amplified at Truth to Power: A Queer Open Mic

By Ally Tobler University of Maryland students from the LGBTQIA community took to the stage to share their experiences in spoken word form Oct. 12 at Multicultural Involvement and Community Advocacy’s (MICA) Truth to Power: A Queer Open Mic. Students expressed their opinions on topics such gender norms in society, self-love, intersectionality and transitioning through monologues, poetry and song. “This event has happened before, but … Continue reading Marginalized identities are amplified at Truth to Power: A Queer Open Mic

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