The i3b community is proud to present the 2022 Black and Latine/x Award winners!
The recipient of the Black/Latine/x Advocate of the Year Award is Dr. Tania Lizarazo. The recipient of this award is someone who consistently shows a dedication to serving Black/Latine/x people at UMBC or in the greater Black/Latine/x community through their activism, research, or civic engagement. This person recognizes the challenges unique to many Black/Latine/x people and seeks to contribute to Black/Latine/x communities facing these challenges through their service. The person's passion for service is evident to all those who surround them.
Dr. Lizarazo has been a warrior advocating for the Latinx community at UMBC. She is a professor of Modern Languages, Linguistics & Intercultural Communication. Even with the limitations that virtual class can have, she successfully engaged and fostered love for Latin American topics. She is an advocate of promoting and highlighting the contributions of the Latinx woman in the history of a patriarchal culture. Her support and understanding helped many students get through the times of COVID. This nomination was submitted by Viridiana Colosio Martinez.
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The recipient of the Black/Latine/x Student Leader of the Year Award is Jazmia Perry. The recipient of this award is a Black/Latine/x-identified student who has made a lasting contribution to the UMBC community either through a student organization, a campus student employment position, assistantship, or extracurricular activity. This may be in service to the Black/Latine/x community, to another community, or cause. This student is influential, inclusive, and has a strong social justice lens that promotes equity and community building. The student nominated for this award embodies the idea that service is something that is ongoing and is reflective of the needs of the community they serve.
Jazmia is a mentor for minorities of many different age groups and is an advocate for mental health awareness. She often puts forth sound solutions to issues plaguing society or for the improved functioning of government for its citizens. Wherever she directs her path, it is clear she is equipped to advocate for causes that help the greater good. She portrays these qualities in addition to being a mother. Her peers describe her as very hardworking, enthusiastic, and empathetic. This nomination was submitted by Daniela Garcia-Rojas, Cindy Lo, and Diana Torres.
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The recipient of the Black/Latine/x Scholar of the Year is Sarah Turner. This award recipient is a Black/Latine/x-identified student that has shown strong academic performance during their student career at UMBC either through their coursework, special projects, and/or research. Their work may be Black/Latine/x-focused or not, and it stands out among our gifted and talented UMBC students. This student has demonstrated creativity, persistence, and/or grit despite any sociopolitical or identity-based barriers. A student nominated for this award may also have served as an academic mentor or role model to their peers.
Sarah is a McNair Scholar and a URA recipient who performs research in the Department of Public Policy. Her research this semester focused on disadvantaged students and their academic performance. Even with the many responsibilities she has at home and within McNair, she remains highly efficient and focused on her academic goals. Her wisdom is highly valued within the McNair community. She is not only a strong leader, but an inspiration to her peers.
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The recipient of the Black/Latine/x Ally of the Year award is Beatriz Gutierrez-Malagon. This award recipient is a person who may be Black/Latine/x-identifying or not, but has made a commitment to supporting Black/Latine/x individuals on campus this year. This person has worked to support the Black/Latine/x community on campus in addition to their other academic and co-curricular commitments. If Black/Latine/x identifying, this person has made efforts to help other Black/Latine/x identity groups in the community.
Beatriz has been at UMBC for the past few years serving as a Professional Staff Member. The recipient of the award has consistently demonstrated that she puts in 110% of the work in everything that she does. From advising SGA, to being one of the co-creators of the Multicultural Leadership Experience Initiative, and most recently serving as one of the search committee members on the recent Presidential search committee, it is clear that she is passionate about the work she does and particularly centering the needs of student leaders of color. UMBC is truly fortunate to have her and the nominator states how grateful they are for getting to know her and calling her their colleague.
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The recipient of the Black/Latine/x Excellence Award is Michael Hunt. The award is given to a Black and/or Latine/x-identified person who has had a timeless impact on the UMBC Black and/or Latine/x community and has been with the UMBC community for at least three years. This person has gone above and beyond by demonstrating signs of leadership in the Black and/or Latine/x community either by showing courage, compassion, or common courtesy. This award may go to any current or past staff, faculty, student, and/or alum who's priceless contribution to UMBC's Black and/or Latine/x community echoes the celebration of diversity for which our institution is known.
Michael Hunt has been an advocate for so many students and scholars everywhere over the years. He is the director of the McNair Scholars Program and in this role, he inspires and supports many black and latinx students in their journey to graduate school. With this, he has encouraged, motivated, and uplifted so many people in all minority communities. He wants scholars to know that they shouldn't change themselves to fit into white supremacist institutions-- they will be changing the institution. Having someone like him in your support network/family is highly valued.
Congratulations to all of the 2022 Black and Latine/x Award winners!
Thank you to everyone who submitted nominations, and to those who were part of the nomination process.
The i3b community is proud to present the 2022 Lavender Award winners!
The recipient of the LGBTQIA+ Advocate of the Year Award is Simone "Scones" Loysen. The recipient of this award is someone who consistently shows a dedication to serving LGBTQIA+ people at UMBC or in the greater LGBTQIA+ community through their activism, research, or civic engagement. This person recognizes the challenges unique to many LGBTQIA+ people and seeks to contribute to LGBTQIA+ communities facing these challenges through their service. The person's passion for service is evident to all those who surround them.
Scones has been a leader within and beyond the LGBTQIA+ community. They are always doing the most to advocate for queer students on campus. They have researched, written for the retriever, led workshops, and participated in the student demonstration for ensuring that trans students feel safe on this campus. They have been an incredible trans activist on this campus.
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The recipient of the Lavender Student Leader of the Year Award is Angelica Mansfield. The recipient of this award is an LGBTQIA+-identified student who has made a lasting contribution to the UMBC community either through a student organization, a campus student employment position, assistantship, or extracurricular activity. This may be in service to the LGBTQIA+ community, to another community, or cause. This student is influential, inclusive, and has a strong social justice lens that promotes equity and community building. The student nominated for this award embodies the idea that service is something that is ongoing and is reflective of the needs of the community they serve.
Angelica has been heavily involved in campus leadership and especially in respect to LGBTQIA+ awareness. She has been active and on the board for the LGBTQ Student Union. She has led workshops. She has been invested and dedicated to working with and meeting LGBTQ students on campus. This nomination was submitted by Maxine Elovitz.
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The recipient of the LGBTQIA+ Scholar of the Year is Joshua Gray. The recipient of this award an LGBTQIA+-identified student that has shown strong academic performance during their student career at UMBC either through their coursework, special projects, and/or research. Their work may be LGBTQIA+-focused or not, and it stands out among our gifted and talented UMBC students. This student has demonstrated creativity, persistence, and/or grit despite any sociopolitical or identity-based barriers. A student nominated for this award may also have served as an academic mentor or role model to their peers.
Joshua has a distinguished academic record that speaks to his impassioned pursuit of academic excellence, research, and creative achievement. He is a Dance and Media and Communication Studies (MCS) double major with a minor in Public Administration. Throughout his academic journey here, he has maintained a 4.0 GPA and was recognized as a valedictorian finalist. His research and academic pursuits are based on ethnographic and community-based participatory methods. After his undergraduate studies, he hopes to get a Ph.D. in Communication Studies to continue researching the void in information sharing and storytelling within the most marginalized communities among us. This nomination was submitted by Abinwi Acho.
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The recipient of the LGBTQIA+ Ally of the Year award is Jordan Packett. The recipient of this award is a person who may be LGBTQIA+-identifying or not, but has made a commitment to supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals on campus this year. This person has worked to support the LGBTQIA+ community on campus in addition to their other academic and co-curricular commitments. If LGBTQIA+ identifying, this person has made efforts to help other LGBTQIA+ identity groups in the community.
Jordan has been a vocal ally and advocate to the LGBTQIA+ community since they arrived on campus in 2019. They would often attend Women's Center events like Spectrum and they're now the Executive Director to the LGBTQ Student Union. Last year they were awarded the GWST department's Joan S. Korenman Outstanding Service Award. They ensure queer advocacy is incorporated in every aspect of their lives, from personal to professional to academic.
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The recipient of the Lavender Legacy Award is Dr. Manil Suri. The recipient of this award is given to an LGBTQIA+-identified person who has had a timeless impact on the UMBC LGBTQIA+ community and has been with the UMBC community for at least three years. This person has gone above and beyond by demonstrating signs of leadership in the LGBTQIA+ community either by showing courage, compassion, or common courtesy. This award may go to any current or past staff, faculty, student, and/or alum who's priceless contribution to UMBC's LGBTQIA+ community echoes the celebration of diversity for which our institution is known.
Dr. Suri has been a vocal advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community for at least a decade. He often discusses the intersection of his identities as a queer, Indian, mathematician in his NY Times op-ed articles like "Why Is Science so Straight?" and his personal essay "How to be Gay and Indian". Outside of UMBC mathematics, he's known for writing novels set in India. His third novel, The City of Devi, was ranked number 12 in the 50 essential works of LGBT fiction list by Flavorwire. He is many student's first representation of a queer person of color in STEM and he doesn't shy away from sharing this aspect of his identity with his students.
Congratulations to all of the 2022 Lavender Award winners!
Thank you to everyone who submitted nominations, and to those who were part of the nomination process.
Mindfulness Monday: Exploring Spiritual Identity
Monday, May 9, 2022 | 11:45am - 12:45 p.m. | In-Person
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OCA Mocha Mondays
Diversity Dialogues with i3b
Monday, May 9, 2022 | 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. | In-Person
myUMBC Event Post: Link | Off Campus: OCA Mocha
Coffee, Cocoa, and Conversation
Unveiling the brand new Gathering Space Icon
Thursday, May 12, 2022 | 10:00a.m. - 11:30 a.m | In-Person
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Black and Latine/x Graduation Celebration
Time to Celebrate UMBC's Black & Latine/x Graduating Students
Tuesday, May 17, 2022 | 5:30 - 8:00 p.m | In-Person
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Pizza at Pride
Study Day Edition
Wednesday, May 18, 2022 | 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. | In-Person
myUMBC Event Post: Link | University Center: Pride Center (201-D)
i3b's 9th Annual Lavender Celebration
Time to Celebrate UMBC's LGBTQIA+ Graduating Students
Wednesday, May 18, 2022 | 6:00 - 8:00 p.m | In-Person
myUMBC Event Post: Link | The Commons: Skylight RoomDoughnuts and Discussion
Eat donuts and chat with us (featuring Chip!)
Friday, April 1, 2022 | 1:00 - 2:30 p.m | In-Person
myUMBC Event Post: Link | The Commons: 2B23
Pizza at Pride: Global Edition
India's LGBTQ+ Community
Tuesday, April 5, 2022 | 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. | In-Person
myUMBC Event Post: Link | University Center: Pride Center (201-D)
OCA Mocha Mondays
Diversity Dialogues with i3b
Monday, April 11, 2022 | 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. | In-Person
myUMBC Event Post: Link | Off Campus: OCA Mocha
Dialogue and Draw: Social Justice Journeys
Creatively express your journey with social justice
Wednesday, April 13, 2022 | 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. | In-Person
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i3b's SafeZone Training
LGBTQ+ Allyship Development Workshop
Friday, April 15, 2022 | 9:00a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | In-Person
myUMBC Event Post: Link | The Commons
Workshop Wednesdays: Exploring Disability and Accessibility
Critical Social Justice: Disability Justice + Access Matters
Wednesday, April 20, 2022 | 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Online
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Bagels & Banter: Gathering with Games
Enjoy some bagels, play some games with friends
Wednesday, April 20, 2022 | 4:00 - 5:15 p.m. | In-Person
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[BETA Version] DreamZone Training
Immigrant Allyship Development Workshop
Friday, April 22, 2022 | 10:00a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | In-Person
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Interfaith Dialogue Series
Difficult Dialogues Across Difference
Tuesday, April 26, 2022 | 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. | In-Person
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Retriever Immigrants United: Immigrant Day of Action
Discuss how to create an immigrant support network
Thursday, April 28, 2022 | 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. | In-Person
myUMBC Event Post: Link | The Commons: 2B23 ]]>Workshop Wednesdays: Culture Box
Exploring Cultural Identities Across the Division
Wednesday, March 9, 2022 | 1:00 - 3:00 p.m | Online
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How to Be a Better Ally: "Challenging Nice Racism"
A Deep Discussion on Racism in Progressive Communities
Thursday, March 10, 2022 | 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. | In-Person
myUMBC Event Post: Link | The Commons: 2B23
Mindfulness Mondays: CBT Journaling
Understanding Your Thoughts and How to Journal
Monday, March 14, 2022 | 11:30am - 12:45 p.m | In-Person
myUMBC Event Post: Link | The Center for Well-Being: 209
OCA Mocha Mondays with i3b
Radical Wellness
Monday, March 14, 2022 | 5:00 - 6:30 p.m | In-Person
myUMBC Event Post: Link | Off-campus: OCA Mocha
PodByte: Disability Justice
Critical Social Justice: Disability Justice + Access Matters
Thursday, March 17, 2022 | 4:00 - 5:30 p.m | In-Person
myUMBC Event Post: Link | The Commons: The Women's Center
Interfaith Dialogue Series
Privilege and Religion
Tuesday, March 29, 2022 | 4:00 - 5:30 p.m | In-Person
myUMBC Event Post: Link | The Center for Well-Being ]]>MLE Mini Series: Deconstructing Grit & Greatness
Tuesday, December 7, 2021 | 4:00pm - 5:15 p.m. | In-Person
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OCA Mocha Mondays
Navigating Polarizing Conversations
Monday, December 13, 2021 | 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | In-Person
myUMBC Event Post: Link | OCA Mocha
Pizza at Pride
Chosen Family
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 | 1:00pm - 2:20 p.m. | In-Person
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how this LGBTQ+ holiday started and took root
Tuesday, November 2, 2021 | 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. | In-Person
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How to College
Bringing YOU into the classroom
Tuesday, November 2, 2021 | 5:00 -6:30 p.m. | Online via Webex
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Land Acknowledgement Hike
Mindfulness Monday
Monday, November 8, 2021 | 12:00 – 1:30pm | In-Person
myUMBC Event Post: Link | The Gathering Space
OCA Mocha Mondays
Understanding Power and Privilege
Monday, November 8, 2021 | 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | In-Person
myUMBC Event Post: Link | OCA Mocha
MLE Mini Series: Deconstructing Grit & Greatness
Session #2: Exploring Empathy and Giving Grace
Tuesday, November 9, 2021 | 1:00pm - 2:15 p.m. | In-Person
myUMBC Event Post: Link | The Commons: 331
DreamZone Training (BETA)
Immigrant allyship development training
Friday, November 12, 2021 | 10:00am - 4:00 p.m. | In-Person
myUMBC Event Post: Link | The Commons: 331
Radical and Intentional Self-Care
Workshop Wednesdays with i3b
Wednesday, November 17, 2021 | 1:00pm - 3:00 p.m. | Online via Webex
myUMBC Event Post: Link | Webex Session: LinkPizza at Pride & QTPOC Movie Night
Trans Day of Remembrance
Friday, November 19, 2021 | 3:00pm - 4:00 p.m. | In-Person
myUMBC Event Post: Link | University Center: Pride Center (201-D)Check out what's to come in September with i3b and our partnered events.
National Coming Out Day Tabling
LGBTQ History Month Celebration
Monday, October 11, 2021 | 12:00 - 1:30pm | In-Person
myUMBC Event Post: Link | Commons Breezeway
OCA Mocha Mondays
Exploring Your Role in Social Change
Monday, October 11, 2021 | 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | In-Person
myUMBC Event Post: Link | OCA Mocha
QTeaPOC Coffee Hour
An in-community space
Tuesday, October 19, 2021 | 12 - 1:30pm | In-Person
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How to College
Exploring Successful Skills and Tools for First Year Students
Tuesday, October 19, 2021 | 5:00 -6:30 p.m. | Online via Webex
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Skills and tools for intercultural/cross-cultural communication
Workshop Wednesdays with i3b
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 | 1:00 - 3:00pm | Online via Webex
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PodByte: International Pronouns Day
how this LGBTQ+ holiday started and took root
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 | 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. | In-Person
myUMBC Event Post: Link | University Center: Pride Center (201-D)
SafeZone Training (Registration Required)
Learn about how to be a better LGBTQ+ ally
Friday, October 22, 2021 | 8:45am - 4:30 p.m. | In-Person
myUMBC Event Post: Link | The Commons: 331
MLE Mini Series: Deconstructing Grit & Greatness
Session #2: Exploring Empathy and Giving Grace
Tuesday, October 26, 2021 | 1:00pm - 2:15 p.m. | In-Person
myUMBC Event Post: Link | The Commons: 331
How to College
Knowing What to Expect and How to Overcome
Tuesday, October 26, 2021 | 5:00 -6:30 p.m. | Online via Webex
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Pizza at Pride
Halloween Theme
Friday, October 29, 2021 | 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. | In-Person
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