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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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Media Bytes: A CSJD Signature Event Series

Where media sparks meaningful dialogue.

Overall Series Description: Media Bytes is a signature series  from the Center for Social Justice Dialogue with programs designed and facilitated by Social Justice Dialogue Facilitation Fellows....

Posted: April 3, 2026, 12:45 PM

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Seeking Participants for Social Justice Dialogue Cohort Experiences

Faculty, staff and students: apply for SJDCE today!

The Social Justice Dialogues Cohort Experience (SJDCE) at UMBC invites participants from all perspectives and experiences to engage in meaningful conversations across difference. Rooted in...

Posted: March 3, 2026, 11:42 AM

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REPOST: UMBC Talks: Inclusive Excellence

Contribute your story, voice, and perspective

Inclusive excellence has long been a cultural touchstone at UMBC. Before now, we haven't had a definition or any other shared language to describe what we mean. This is your chance to inform our...

Posted: March 2, 2026, 9:49 AM

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The Dialogue Symposium - Keynote Speakers Announced!

Bringing Campus and Communities together!

Join Us at the Dialogue Symposium! We are thrilled to invite you to the Dialogue Symposium: Bringing Campus and Communities Together, a unique space to explore how dialogue can deepen...

Posted: January 15, 2026, 11:27 AM

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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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Highlights from InterACT Fall 2025

Featuring a blog post by facilitator Kayla Tabernero!

This semester, the Center for Social Justice Dialogue had the pleasure of reintroducing the InterACT dialogue program to campus. Here are some highlights: 100% of participants agreed that...

Posted: November 17, 2025, 10:45 AM

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Join us in The Mosaic biweekly on Thursdays for Sistacare!

This semester's theme is "In Our Bodies"!

Join us in The Mosaic (Commons 2b23) biweekly on Thursdays 3:00pm - 4:30pm for SistaCare! "Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political...

Posted: September 16, 2025, 9:33 AM

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