For decades, Prince George’s County had been criticized for neglecting Langley Park, a transient, low-income Latino neighborhood on its far northwest border. That impression began to change in 2012, when the county included Langley Park in its data-driven “Transforming Neighborhoods Initiative.” Then, in 2017, with little fanfare, the country “graduated” Langley Park from the program.
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Talking Pop Culture Ep. 2 It’s the Oscars!
Our pre-Oscar show where Rachel and Quanny talk Oscar nominations and diversity.
Maryland legislators consider bills that would increase medical marijuana business owner diversity
This legislative session, state lawmakers are considering a spate of bills outlining different solutions intended to address a lack of diversity in licenses, and two lawsuits that have delayed the rollout of Maryland’s nascent medical cannabis industry.
Women’s March on Washington
Thousands of people, women and men, gathered in Washington today to march for women’s rights, diversity, human rights, and against President Donald J. Trump. (Capital News Service video by Hannah Klarner)
University of Maryland students walk out of class to to support diversity on campus
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Hundreds of students at the University of Maryland put down their books and raised their voices in a demonstration to urge support for, what they called, marginalized groups on campus. The students say that while their…
American Indian Heritage Month kicks off in Salisbury
Governor Hogan recently proclaimed November 2016 as American Indian Heritage Month. Salisbury University hosted its kickoff, the 3rd Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration.
Diversity changes Baltimore County schools’ curriculum
Baltimore County public school officials say a diverse teaching staff is key to adapt to the increase in non-native speaking students.
Community of Coders in Washington Uses Technology to Confront Social Issues
A group of computer programmers in the Washington area is using coding skills to effect social change, collaborating on public-service projects and teaching underrepresented groups how to code.
Montgomery County Festival Celebrates African Heritage
Montgomery County celebrates African Heritage Month with the fourth annual Pan African Culture Festival.
Mean Words Spark Campaign to Prompt Students to Mind Their Language
“That’s so gay… That’s retarded:” Phrases like these are the target of the University of Maryland’s Inclusive Language Campaign, launched in fall to remind students to be aware that their everyday language can be highly offensive.