By Michael Murphy
Despite the challenges that come with being a Black journalist, Kevin Blackistone said his love for the profession has never wavered. Continue reading Merrill College’s Kevin Blackistone describes newsroom experience, calling to journalism
by Chloe Goldberg The United States incarcerates more people than any other country in the world. But the impact of this prison system, most notably on families of color, is much less vivid. “What If It Were You: Race, Class, and a Flawed Criminal Justice System,” a panel discussion organized by the African American Studies Department, explored this impact and how to reform criminal justice … Continue reading “What If It Were You” examines crucial need for criminal justice reform
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 Jalen Wade According to a panel of Prince George’s County delegates, the University of Maryland is disconnected from its outer community. On Monday, April 29, a group of county representatives came to speak at the university’s State of the County panel in Francis Scott Key Hall. The event was sponsored by the African American studies department as well as Professor Jonathan England’s course in … Continue reading State of the County panel uncovers university issues
By Maria Trovato Richard Rothstein, author and distinguished fellow at the University of California, Berkeley came to the University of Maryland to speak about enduring segregation in America to a group of about 350 people on May 2. The talk was in light of Rothstein’s recent book, “The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America,” which came out in May … Continue reading “Color of Law” author talks modern segregation at UMD
By Audrey Widodo The University of Maryland hosted the fifth annual Critical Mixed Race Studies Conference from March 1 to 3. Scholars from across the nation attended this event to meet, discuss and learn from others in the field of mixed race studies. The conference enables social activists interested in racial mixing and interracial bonding to come together and share their work, said Greg Carter, … Continue reading Conference at UMD invites students, staff and faculty to connect with all races
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
By Ana Hurler Members of the University of Maryland community discussed how race relates to pop culture, scholarship and representation at the 4th annual Parren J. Mitchell Symposium in the Stamp Colony Ballroom on Wednesday. The symposium was organized to honor the late Maryland Congressman Parren J. Mitchell. Mitchell became the first African-American to attend graduate school at the University of Maryland in 1952 after suing … Continue reading Panelists discuss race, media, politics at 4th annual Parren J. Mitchell Symposium
