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“The Lone Soldier”—Being the Only Advocate in the Room
To quote myself from the start of my first semester here at UMBC, “I have somewhat of a unique position in that I often find myself standing in the middle of the line–I am biracial, bisexual,...
May 16, 2024 · 2:58 PM
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Learning to be anti-racist: Calling IN white people and non-Black people of color
This post is written by Amelia Meman, ’15, Assistant Director in the Women’s Center. I am trying to write this as plainly as I can because there are so many other words that are crowding...
June 4, 2020 · 10:06 AM
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Navigating the Women’s Restroom: An Open Letter
This post is written by Kay, a student staff at the Women’s Center. Kay is a senior Psychology major. This letter is addressed to a long slew of people. Who, you might ask? Well, that’s a loaded...
April 8, 2020 · 10:54 AM
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Resources for Parents - Talking to kids about Whiteness
If you're interested in learning more, read on and share!
Given all the race, national origin, class-based violence, anti-blackness and anti-immigrant rhetoric in the media and the subsequent backlash from white-identified people and groups, there is a...
March 13, 2018 · 12:49 PM
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Let’s hear that one more time…
    A reflection from student intern, Sheila, about the subtle moments of life, both good and bad.    A little while ago I asked someone for their life story. This is a random thing I...
October 30, 2017 · 5:32 PM
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“Are you judged by your name?” ­ On Raven­-Symoné and the Respectability Politics of “Black-Sounding” Names
Since becoming a co-host on the renowned talk show The View, Raven-Symoné has made her fair share of offensive comments, resulting in her receiving a lot of backlash on social media. From her...
December 7, 2015 · 9:15 AM
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Where My Inclusive Dawgs At? — A reflection on American sports culture.
A blog reflection written by Women’s Center staff member Kayla Smith.  Society tells us that women are too sensitive. We’re crazy emotional creatures who are fragile and people need to tiptoe...
September 14, 2015 · 11:03 AM
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Resources for Parents - Talking to kids about Whiteness
If you're interested in learning more, read on and share!
Given all the race and class-based violence, anti-blackness rhetoric in the media and the subsequent backlash from white-identified people and groups, there is a growing need for mindful,...
August 4, 2015 · 12:57 PM