DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & EQUITY

ARHU co-sponsored UMD’s third annual Social Justice Day, which featured actress, author and activist Diane Guerrero (below, first row center) in conversation with UMD’s UndocuTerps, sharing her personal story as the daughter and sister of deported immigrants.

FEATURES

In partnership with the Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library, NextNOW Fest 2018 presented its first Human Library, where real people like Radcliffe Adler ’18 were one of the “books” readers could connect with to have conversations that challenge stereotypes and prejudices. Adler, who identifies as neither male nor female, spoke to visitors about the day-to-day experience of life as a transgender and non-binary person.

Peer to Peer, a student organization founded by Shivani Shah ’19, Spanish and biology, received an inaugural Social Justice Day award for its partnership with the International Rescue Committee to tutor and mentor immigrant youth throughout Prince George’s County, Maryland (below).

Christine Hands ’19, M.F.A. dance, investigated barriers to access by people with disabilities in the programs and facility at The Clarice and made recommendations, many of which will be implemented in the coming season.