On a hot summer day in Curtis Bay, the air feels thick, not just with humidity, but with the smell of diesel, chemicals, and burning trash. For many residents, this isn’t just unpleasant; It’s a...
Bear with me. As a self-proclaimed feminist since age 14, it might surprise you that the first time I was actually taught about feminism was at age 22. My first women’s studies course was at...
by Katlynn Seghetti! Or, a gentle recap of an endlessly busy semester, and a philosophy of activism One of the main struggles people have getting involved with activism is getting...
“We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.” – T.S. Eliot It’s 2021, senior year of high...
What comes to mind when I think of an activist are images of figures like MLK Jr., Gandhi, Rosa Parks, and others who became symbols of resistance, fighting for civil rights, freedom, equality, or...
Positionality Statement: This blog post expresses my perception of activism as a queer woman of color. I implore readers to keep a sense of humanity and activity with them throughout daily...
We're resharing our TBTN What You Need To Know Series!
Posted on March 29, 2019 by jdehitta1 Originally written and posted by SamBam226 on March 29, 2019 April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and the Women's Center is hosting its...
We're resharing our TBTN What You Need To Know series!
This post was orginially written and posted on April 22nd, 2019 by Sambam226. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and the Women’s Center is hosting its 7th consecutive Take Back the Night...
This blog was originally written and posted on April 22, 2019 by sambam226. On April 18th 2019, the Women’s Center hosted the seventh annual Take Back the Night at UMBC. The night began with an...
Posted and Written on March 26, 2019 by sambam226 April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and the Women's Center is hosting its 7th Take Back the Night on Thursday, April 13th. Over the years,...
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