It’s More Than Just A ‘Like’: Social Media’s Role in Activism

A post by Jess Myers and invited guest, Dr. Chris Linder of University of Georgia Facebook and I celebrated our 10th year anniversary this winter. I remember one of the first times I logged onto my account late in the fall semester of my senior year with my roommate hovering over me. What picture would I……

The CSJ 2015 Calendar of Events is Now Available!

We are excited to announce the 2015 Critical Social Justice Calendar of Events! February 16th | Monday CSJ 101: Introduction to Brave Spaces – 12PM to 1:30PM in Commons 329 – A fishbowl conversation on defining, navigating, and creating brave spaces. Event sponsored by: Women’s Center and Mosaic Center. Facebook, myUMBC February 17th | Tuesday Activism: What Works and……

Submit Your Art to the Critical Social Justice Art Gallery!

Critical Social Justice 2015 is quickly approaching and we’re looking for art submissions to add to the CSJ 2015 Art Gallery! This year’s CSJ theme is Creating Brave Spaces and we’re asking for art submissions that explore and/or address what it means to create brave spaces. CSJ invites different types of activists — students, teachers, artists,……

How to Plan a Social Justice Event in 6 Steps

By Jasmine Malhotra, Graduate Coordinator for Cultural Programs with Student Life’s The Mosaic: Center for Culture & Diversity UMBC’s Critical Social Justice (CSJ) Week 2015 will be February 16 -20th. As we get closer to the week and all the exciting events that will take place, you may be wondering how you can participate. What……

Guest Post: Honoring Stonewall, LGBTQ History Month, and Reina Gossett

This guest post was written by Women’s Center student staff member Ty Philip.  In celebrating LGBTQ History Month, it’s important to remember those who don’t fit into the mainstream representation of the LGBTQ community. As the LGBTQ community has made gains in society, it is important to recognize that the face of the movement is……

LGBTQ History Month Keynote Speaker: Reina Gossett

“Towards a Queered Understanding of Critical Social Justice” UMBC celebrates LGBTQ History Month with this Critical Social Justice campaign speaker. The lecture is scheduled for Tuesday, October 21st at 7:30pm in the University Commons (UC) Ballroom. A trans woman of color, hearing Reina Gossett’s lived experience is enough to captivate. Add to this her years of meaningful experience in activism……

CSJ 101 and Just Kids events rescheduled for March 10th!

Critical Social Justice scoffs in the face of snow delays — we are unstoppable. Two of the CSJ events that were postponed on Monday have been rescheduled for next Monday, March 10th. Read on for more details and we hope to see everyone there to continue engaging with these important social justice issues! Critical Social……

Inspiring Social Justice to Address Emerging Health Crises in Vulnerable Populations

As part of Critical Social Justice week, the Department of Sociology and Anthropology is organizing a workshop “Inspiring Social Justice to Address Emerging Health Crises in Vulnerable Populations” to be held on Monday, March 3rd from 12-2pm in Sherman A-220. The first panel, “The Health Toll of Human Rights Violations Against Female Political Prisoners, Transsexuals,……

End the Automatic Prosecution of Youth as Adults

By law youth as young as 14 charged with certain crimes will be automatically sent to the adult criminal justice system based solely on age and offense. Join Just Kids and Critical Social Justice on Monday, March 10th at 7pm in UMBC University Center 310 to learn how the consequences of the push to “get tough on……

CSJ 2014 Events!

ALL WEEK Feminism and Critical Social Justice Gallery – March 3rd-7th in The Commons: Mezzanine Gallery – A collaboration between Critical Social Justice and ArtWeek, this gallery will feature artwork that engages with feminism and social justice issues and values. MONDAY Critical Social Justice Fair – 11am-1pm on Main Street – Stop by the tables to learn more about various……