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BLACK TERPS MATTER.
Black Terps Matter Mission Statement - 8/09/2020
Black Terps Matter is a grassroots anti-racist communal coalition that aims to dismantle all forms and constructs of systemic racism and oppression at the University of Maryland. We employ transparency and intersectionality to support any and all forms of anti-racist idealism. We promote diverse experiences and perspectives substantiated by facts and data to educate expeditious activists whom we align ourselves with. We intend to hold all entities pertaining to the University accountable for every one of their actions, assertions, propensities, and implications.
- Curated with love by Saba and Colby
Land Acknowledgement Statement
8/17/2020
We acknowledge the truth that is often buried: We are on the ancestral lands of the Piscataway People, who were among the first in the Western Hemisphere. We are on indigenous land that was stolen from the Piscataway People by European colonists. We pay respects to Piscataway elders and ancestors. Please take a moment to consider the many legacies of violence, displacement, migration, and settlement that bring us together here today.
We were founded on the unceded land of the Piscataway Conoy peoples. We ask you to join us in acknowledging the Piscataway Conoy Tribe of Maryland’s community, their elders both past and present, as well as future generations. You can find more information about the Piscataway at http://www.piscatawayconoytribe.com. Black Terps Matter also acknowledges that in our foundation, we gathered without exclusions and erasures of any Indigenous peoples, purposefully so; we will use our platform to build strong networks among other Black and Indigenous-led organizations at the University of Maryland and strengthen our ongoing work addressing violence against all vulnerable communities.
- Curated with love from Saba and representatives from UMD's MICA, founded by Dr.Dula
Make sure to check out the event link with all up-to-date info on the time-capsule (including the link to the 1 hour and 15 min recording from zoom- make sure to check that out for a movie night) - http://bit.ly/BTM_ProtectUMD
We invite you to view and share the time-capsule through this public youtube playlist, please share with someone you think may be interested! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKv_CnOkPgXVrNDkhgmNhHzZadVBdxWWd
We also wanted to share the folder of pictures from the event, feel free to share any and make sure to tag @BlackTerpsMatter on instagram or @BLMUMCP on twitter
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1f7z71c8xcRP-dlt6chDvVV4s6Lan4oG7?usp=sharing
We invite you all to subscribe to our list-serv to stay updated with Black Terps Matter and our journey to push the anti-racist agenda at the University of Maryland, College Park - https://black-terps-matter.mailchimpsites.com/
On 10/3/2020, BTM Organizer Saba & U-TEAM member Sidney attended #Moechella on the intersection of 14th & U st in Northwest, Washington D.C. #LongLiveGoGo
Watch our #Moechella concert youtube playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKv_CnOkPgXVRLvJUDqtEKCdrwdqLr2fi#Moechella DC Council At-Large Candidate Forum 10/03/2020 - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKv_CnOkPgXVra9jAzANpZ79AqmvQuNfO
There are countless ways for Terps to get involved in the 2020 election cycle! The following is a partial list of resources and information:
Sign up to become a poll worker! (Hint: this work is often PAID!)
A local resource with everything you need to get registered and vote.
Campus Democracy Challenge's Couch Party
Get involved in peer-to-peer text banking to drive virtual civic engagement.
Campus Vote Project - State Student Guides
Voting information tailored to college students. Just select your state and see everything you need to register and vote.
Everything you need to know about the candidates and issues on the ballot in your location!
Learn more about the specific candidates on your ballot (e.g., biographies, career history, educational background, voting history, etc.).
Information about registration and voting, as well as information about what/who is on your ballot.
Provides information, resources, and training for UMD students to get involved in the political and policy process.
We've uploaded all of the videos we took at The 2020 March into a playlist we posted on our youtube!
Check it out here, make sure to share as well!
Read Diamondback Article on 2020 March ft. BTM Organizers Saba and Alysa - here
View our Instagram highlight with Black Terps Matter's recount of the event here.
View All Eyez on UMD (UMD-Student Run Platform - see interview below!) recount of the event here.
Others joined virtually from cities and states across the world to show their solidarity and to call for longstanding change. You can watch the complete coverage here on C-Span.
We will be proudly protesting and educating the UMD community at McKeldin Mall as we go over our official demands and other student group demands! Bring a blanket, snacks and a mask!
Stay updated with the entire event through the document found below
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oFyVy7zqe0ezzVoYDNnPMpAXzvMs5D9wpGbEZyW6sRA/edit?usp=sharing
Register/attend the livestream at the link here: https://tinyurl.com/BTMMeetings
About Us
On June 25th, 2020 at 4:00 PM, We proudly marched from Union Lane Garage to the Main Administration building as we shouted #BlackLivesMatter, #SayHerName, and #SayHisName and other powerful chants like “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot!” We made our mark as we held powerful speeches at the Nyumburu Amphitheater.
We finalized this set of community generated demands on June 25th, 2020 for our first protest.
We delivered these demands to members of the University of Maryland's administration officially on July 17th, 2020
On August 19th, President Pines appointed 2 of 3 BTM organizers to a "Black student demand working group" He asked us to collaborate with all Black student organizations to deliver him a list of demands by October 1st, 2020.
Find list of recent (August 2020) town halls and student panels here
Contact
Thank you for your time!
Please follow @BlackTerpsMatter on instagram to stay updated with us.
https://www.instagram.com/blackterpsmatter/
Email us at BlackatUMD@gmail.com
Schedule some time to chat with an organizer here:
https://calendly.com/sabat/black-terps-matter-office-hours
We will be using this linktree to update everyone on the links to check out and important information for organizing
https://linktr.ee/blackterpsmatter
Check out our July Awareness Calendar here.
Follow us on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/blmumcp
Like us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/BlackTerpsMatter/
Nyumburu & BFSA (Black Faculty & Staff Association) Town Hall
Please see 46:20 for President Pine’s statements directly regarding Black Terps Matter organizer Saba Tshibaka, and her response directly after.
Please see 1:15:22 for the clarification of Saba's response to President Pines and explanation about why it's so important that the President is consistently meeting with student activists.
(sn, please see 30:46 for his first very short remark about unions, saying we should “tone it down because it’s unnecessary” right before this he said “we should move onto other substantial questions”)
Find list of recent (August 2020) town halls and student panels here
Solidarity
Organizers
Class of 2021
Government and Politics
and Public Leadership Major
Class of 2020
Philosophy, Politics
and Economics Major
Class of 2021
Government and Politics
and Public Policy Major
All photo credit to Julia Nikhinson/The Diamondback
