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Welcome to The Center for Social Justice Dialogue at UMBC, where we cultivate a campus culture rooted in empathy, cultural humility, and belonging. Through transformative educational experiences, we empower faculty, staff, and students to engage in meaningful dialogues that bridge differences and challenge systems of oppression while fostering a more loving and just world for all.

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Established in 2024, the Center for Social Justice Dialogue serves as a catalyst for change within the UMBC community. By embracing intergroup dialogue theory and decolonized practices, we invite you to join us in deep exploration and shared learning. Together, we can expand the circle of belonging, embodying UMBC’s dedication to inclusive excellence and social justice.

At the Center for Social Justice Dialogue, we believe that dialogue is not just a practice but a way of being. We offer facilitated conversations, training programs, and immersive experiences designed to deepen understanding of self and others within the context of community and social justice. 

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Navigating Difficult Dialogues at the Holiday Table

Reflections, Tools, & Dialogic Community Building

From the Center for Social Justice Dialogue Directors For some, the holidays are a season of joy, connection, and shared traditions. For others, they can be emotionally demanding, a careful dance...

Posted: November 21, 2025, 10:34 AM

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Join us for the Center's first Summer Read!

Reading Kazu Haga's "Healing Resistance"

This summer, join the Center for Social Justice Dialogue in our first annual summer read program! We will be reading Kazu Haga’s Healing Resistance: A Radically Different Response to Harm and...

Posted: May 20, 2025, 10:07 AM

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Building Bridges Across Difference: A Dialogue for Every Day

Join us for Building Bridges: Lunch and Learn!

Overall Series Description: The Building Bridges Across Difference: A Dialogue for Every Day series equips faculty, staff, and students with practical tools to foster connection and understanding...

Posted: March 3, 2025, 9:22 AM