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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.

Image of three students sitting on the ground talking. One student is the focus of the image.
Photo by Kiirstn Pagan ’11

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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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

A brown background with images overlayed onto it. At the bottom half of the image, there are six diverse feminine figures, and at the top half, there is a large, stylized image of a woman's upper face and afro puffs. In addition, there is large, white text in a fun, "groovy" font: "SistaCare".

REPOST: UNAPOLOGETIC: Street Art as Activism and Liberation

Part of the Fall 2025 Humanities Forum

We are co-sponsoring this event with the Dresher Center for the Humanities! See the details below, and RSVP at the original post:  UNAPOLOGETIC: Street Art as Activism and Liberation...

Posted: September 10, 2025, 9:15 AM

Johanna Toruño, a Salvadoran woman in her thirties, standing with her foot propped on a tall, teal ladder.