UMB Solidarity

UMB Solidarity for BLM

A Message from the Diversity Advisory Council

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) stands in solidarity with Black people against police brutality and systemic racism. The killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police has prompted a nationwide conversation and call to action. We are answering that call through an ongoing initiative titled #UMBSOLIDARITY.

 

What You Can Do

Step 1: Take a picture of yourself taking a knee.

Step 2: Select a Black-led organization and donate to it. If you aren’t sure which one to select, see the list below for our suggestions.

Step 3: Add your image to Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter and use #UMBSOLIDARITY.

Step 4: Don’t forget to tag the Black-led organization that you donated to and/or add the organization name and contact information in the comments.

Step 5: Spread the word and challenge friends and colleagues to join this call to action.

Want to take part in the UMB Solidarity campaign? Submit your photo today!

From left to right: 
Cherita Adams, MBA, MS, co-chair, DAC Action Advisory Workgroup, donated to Black Girls Graduate; Kyla Liggett-Creel, PhD, MSW, DAC member and co-chair, DAC Action Advisory Workgroup, donated to the Black Fathers Foundation; Courtney J. Jones Carney, MBA, DAC  member and co-chair, DAC Action Advisory Workgroup, donated to Baltimore Racial Justice Action; Greg Brightbill, MBA, MEd, DAC member, donated to an unspecified organization.

List of Black-Led Organizations

To add a Black-led organization to the list provided below, please click on the following link: #UMBSOLIDARITY

You can view the full details of the Black-Led Organization List regarding how to donate, what type of organization they are, and more.

What UMB is Doing

Upcoming Events

Join us for our upcoming events. This list is evolving, so please check regularly.

UMB LGBTQ+ Climate Panel

Tuesday, June 16 | Noon | Virtual Webinar: Must RSVP to receive the webinar link
Learn more about the climate at UMB towards LGBTQ+ people and how you can help further support gender and sexual minorities. RSVP Here

LGBTQ+ Sports Trivia

Thursday, June 18 | Noon | Virtul Interactive Event
Join URecFit's continue celebration of Pride Month as we host LGBTQ+ themed sports trivia. Join Here

Juneteenth: Past, Present, Future

Friday, June 19 | Noon | Webex Virtual Event: RSVP for webinar link
An interactive discussion about the history of Juneteenth, the celebration of the day, and the continued journey towards Black liberation. RSVP Here

Juneteenth: Past, Present, Future

Friday, June 19 | 2 p.m. | Webex Virtual Event: RSVP for webinar link
An interactive discussion about the history of Juneteenth, the celebration of the day, and the continued journey towards Black liberation. RSVP Here

A Firsthand Look: Navigating Health Insurance as a Transgender Patient

Tuesday, June 23 | Noon | Virtual Webinar: Must RSVP to receive the webinar link
Learn about the transgender experience as it relates to navigating the American healthcare system and affirming medical care. RSVP Here

Personal Narrative Writing Workshop

Tuesday, June 23 | 1 - 2 p.m. | Virtual Webinar: RSVP for webinar link
Personal narrative writing is a political act that provides a platform for taking back your stories from the media and social forces. RSVP Here

Queer Student Alliance's 2nd Netflix Party of Pride 2020: The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson

Sunday, June 28 | 8 p.m. | Virtual Screening

Netflix Party to commemorate the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, a pivotal moment in LGBTQIA+ history. 
*Participants must have their own individually-licensed Netflix account. RSVP Here

Transgender Competent Care

Tuesday, June 30 | Noon | Virtual Webinar: Must RSVP to receive the webinar link
Dr. Elizabeth Lamos, from the School of Medicine, will share trans-affirming healthcare practices. RSVP Here