CSJ 101: Our Working Assumptions for Creating Brave Spaces

A post written by Women’s Center director, Jess Myers A little snow won’t get in the way of Critical Social Justice 2015! Yesterday was the kick-off to CSJ2015 with CSJ 101: Introduction to Brave Spaces. It was a rich conversation in which everyone was really invested and we went right through our allotted time in Commons 329. We……

CSJ 2015 Keynote Lecture RESCHEDULED for This Wednesday!

It’ll take more than a little snow to stop CSJ 2015! Please spread the word: our Critical Social Justice keynote lecture with Franchesca Ramsey has been RESCHEDULED for WEDNESDAY, February 18th at 7:30 p.m in the UC Ballroom. Doors open at 7 p.m. See our Facebook event page for the most up-to-date information.

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……

A Conversation about Critical Social Justice

Originally posted on BreakingGround:
Jess Myers is Director of UMBC’s Women’s Center. UMBC’s BreakingGround was integral in helping Critical Social Justice 2014 launch last year. Through the initiative’s commitment to bust boundaries, shape coalitions, and be agents of change, Critical Social Justice was able to offer a new way for campus to talk about social…

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……

Authenticity in Activism: Reflections from CSJ Organizers

Critical Social Justice organizers Jess Myers, Zach Kosinski, and Jasmine Malhotra share a few of their thoughts on activism, their personal and professional experiences as activists, and social media’s role in activism. JASMINE: I think about the feelings of social justice activism as being something that infuses within all parts of your life. Social justice activism……

Social Justice Can Be Messy!

A reflection from Women’s Center Director, Jess Myers This post was originally shared on the Women’s Center at UMBC’s wordpress blog Last week, the Women’s Center staff completed spring training. As with all of our training days, we took the opportunity to explore our social identities in the spirit of self-exploration, team building, and a……

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,……

Learn more about this year’s theme Creating Brave Spaces!

Critical Social Justice week is fast approaching (February 16th to the 20th) and the theme this year is “Creating Brave Spaces”. To unpack and explore this idea, we had the Critical Social Justice Student Alliance tell us what the theme meant to them and how we can use it in our social justice work. Emily Eaglin, incoming……

Thoughts on Self-Care and Social Justice

Critical Social Justice organizers Amelia Meman, Lisa Gray, and Megan Tagle Adams share a few of their thoughts about self-care in/as social justice work.  AMELIA: Coming up on CSJ 2015, I’m thinking about generosity, compassion, and sustainability, especially in regard to how these connect with movement building and the self. I think about generosity in regard……