What You Need to Know About Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III

As we count down to the Critical Social Justice: Baltimore 365 keynote event “Baltimore in Action: Always Rising” on Tuesday, October 20th, we’ll be profiling all of our keynote speakers in our “What You Need to Know” series.  Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III Rev. Dr. Heber M. Brown, III is the Senior Pastor of Pleasant……

What You Need to Know: Middle East Baltimore

As we count down to the Critical Social Justice: Baltimore 365 keynote event “Baltimore in Action: Always Rising” on Tuesday, October 20th, we’ll be profiling all of our keynote speakers in our “What You Need to Know” series. This specific post will focus on a Baltimore neighborhood that plays an important role in the activism……

What You Need to Know About Jacqueline Robarge

As we count down to the Critical Social Justice: Baltimore 365 keynote event “Baltimore in Action: Always Rising” on Tuesday, October 20th, we’ll be profiling all of our keynote speakers in our “What You Need to Know” series.  Jacqueline Robarge   As a feminist, survivor, and activist, Jacqueline Robarge has spent more than two decades working……

What You Need to Know About Kwame Rose

As we count down to the Critical Social Justice: Baltimore 365 keynote event “Baltimore in Action: Always Rising” on Tuesday, October 20th, we’ll be profiling all of our keynote speakers in our “What You Need to Know” series.  Kwame Rose  Kwame Rose is a social activist and hip-hop artist who’s probably best known for his……

What You Need to Know About Marisela B. Gomez

As we count down to the Critical Social Justice: Baltimore 365 keynote event “Baltimore in Action: Always Rising” on Tuesday, October 20th, we’ll be profiling all of our keynote speakers in our “What You Need to Know” series.  Marisela B. Gomez, activist, public health professional, and author Marisela B. Gomez is a community activist, author,……

What You Need to Know About Tawanda Jones

As we count down to the Critical Social Justice: Baltimore 365 keynote event “Baltimore in Action: Always Rising” on Tuesday, October 20th, we’ll be profiling all of our keynote speakers in our “What You Need to Know” series.  Tawanda Jones Since her brother Tyrone West was murdered by Baltimore police on July 18th, 2013, Tawanda Jones has emerged……

“Baltimore in Action: Always Rising” Critical Social Justice Keynote

We’re proud to announce the Critical Social Justice: Baltimore 365 keynote “Baltimore in Action: Always Rising,” which will feature prominent social justice advocates from across the city. Rather than having a single keynote speaker as we did in past years with Franchesca Ramsey and Jay Smooth, we look forward to hosting a dynamic conversation among several of the leading voices……

While on Greenmount Ave. & Oliver St.

 A reflection written by Jess Myers, Women’s Center Director The last time I passed by this wall was in February 2015. Before the murder of Freddie Gray. Before the Baltimore Uprisings. Before… I don’t remember what was on this wall, if anything. But walking down Greenmount Avenue yesterday afternoon on my way to visit the Monument……

Start CSJ Early! Volunteer for Project Homeless Connect-Baltimore!

This fall’s Critical Social Justice theme is Baltimore 365. We’re excited for the events that will be happening on campus during the week of October 19th… but why wait?! We’re encouraging UMBC community members to engage with and volunteer in Baltimore City at the 4th annual Project Homeless Connect. This city-wide resource fair provides on-the-spot services for……

Critical Social Justice: Baltimore 365 Events!

Take a look at all the events lined up for Critical Social Justice: Baltimore 365! October 19th | Monday Baltimore 101: Why Baltimore Matters – 12PM to 1PM in Commons 329 – Who are we talking about when we talk about Baltimore? Led by Dr. Jodi Kelber-Kaye. Dialogue with Delegate Washington: LGBTQ Youth Homelessness – 7PM to 8:30PM in……