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 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……

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……

Critical Social Justice: Baltimore 365 — October 19th through 23rd!

When the unrest swelled again in Baltimore on Monday, April 27th, 2015, UMBC was in the midst of studying for final exams and preparing for the end of the semester. For many, the Uprising seemed well removed from our campus, as a perceived sense of distance from the city belies the significance of the ‘B’……

Save the Date: CSJ is Moving to Fall!

We are proud to announce that the annual Critical Social Justice week will be moving to fall semester. We’ll see you Monday October 19th through Friday October 23rd, 2015! Save the date!

Doing Critical Social Justice in Baltimore

“How are you doing?” It’s a simple enough question, but one that has a stronger implicit meaning this week. Many keep asking me “How are you doing?” pointing their eyes toward the city. I keep asking my friends “How are you doing?” with my mind flying to people dancing at North and Penn encircled by……

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.