Part of Abebe's presentation.

Cornell researcher talks about data gaps in research for people of color

By Nathan Stiff Even in today’s data-driven world, we lack information about some of the most vulnerable populations, leading to ineffective policymaking, according to Cornell University researcher Rediet Abebe. Abebe gave a talk March 5 at the Computer Science Instructional Center on what she calls the “data gap,” and how she has confronted it in her research. She is a computer science researcher born in … Continue reading Cornell researcher talks about data gaps in research for people of color

Two student groups talk about what the concept of ‘sisterhood’ means for women of color

By Maria Trovato In a meeting Nov. 8, UMD’s Sisterhood of Unity and Love (SOUL) and the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) partnered to discuss sisterhood and its meaning for women of color in particular. Naomi Choti, a sophomore psychology major and the public relations chair for SOUL, was one of the facilitators of the discussion. “We thought it would be a good idea … Continue reading Two student groups talk about what the concept of ‘sisterhood’ means for women of color