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A deeper look into the Nyumburu Cultural Center Media Collective (The Black Explosion)
The Nyumburu Cultural Center Media Collective is a program used as a way to speak out against social issues with people of color.
Read More on A deeper look into the Nyumburu Cultural Center Media Collective (The Black Explosion)Federal government revokes visas from some UMD international students (The Diamondback)
Some international students at the University of Maryland have had their legal status in the U.S. unexpectedly terminated by the federal government, this university confirmed in a statement to The Diamondback Tuesday.
Read More on Federal government revokes visas from some UMD international students (The Diamondback)Featuring Maria Day, Senior Director of Special Collections, Conservation, and Library Services at Maryland State Archives
Read More on (Video) CAFe Speaker Series: “Developing the Maryland State Archives’ Indigenous Records Website for Engagement and Access” (College of Information)Building Capacity for Indigenous Futures (UMD Extension)
New Medicine Action Plan bridges the educational gap between UME and Maryland’s Native Communities
Read More on Building Capacity for Indigenous Futures (UMD Extension)The David C. Driskell Center hosts ‘Deity of the Circle’ performance (Stories Beneath the Shell)
The 40-minute performance was inspired by the worship practices and musical traditions of African and Jewish diasporas, and featured both gospel music and Ashkenazi Jewish cantorial.
Read More on The David C. Driskell Center hosts ‘Deity of the Circle’ performance (Stories Beneath the Shell)UMD community members dance, share food at Palestinian culture celebration (The Diamondback)
The about 100 people gathered in this university’s Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center as part of the Palestinian Culture Club’s inaugural culture night, which featured music, speeches and vendors.
Read More on UMD community members dance, share food at Palestinian culture celebration (The Diamondback)Cyberfeminism in the Age of TikTok (College of Arts and Humanities)
Associate Professor of Communication Sahar Khamis on how the social media platform has fueled feminist activism around the world.
Read More on Cyberfeminism in the Age of TikTok (College of Arts and Humanities)A New Generation of Doctoral Scholars Goes Beyond the Page (Department of American Studies)
From video games to VR, ARHU doctoral students are expanding dissertation scholarship through digital and experimental work.
Read More on A New Generation of Doctoral Scholars Goes Beyond the Page (Department of American Studies)‘Deity of the Circle’ explores African and Jewish history, trauma and resilience (The Diamondback)
The Driskell Center’s latest installation blends cultures and artistic mediums, including video, sculpture and tapestry, to invoke themes of displacement and belonging.
Read More on ‘Deity of the Circle’ explores African and Jewish history, trauma and resilience (The Diamondback)A fencer was disqualified from a women’s USA Fencing-sanctioned regional tournament held at the University of Maryland on March 30 after refusing to face an opponent she believes is transgender.
Read More on Fencer disqualified at UMD tournament after refusing to face opponent she says was trans (The Diamondback)