The Hope, Healing & Mobilizing Against Hate Committee invites members of the University of Maryland community to attend its next session on November 20, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., with lunch provided. As has long been the tradition for campus events at the University of Maryland, everyone is welcome to participate.

This session marks the committee’s sixth gathering since February 2024 in a continuing series designed to strengthen community, capacity, and connection among students, staff, and faculty who center racial and social justice in their work and daily lives. The event will provide opportunities to build trust across campus coalitions, express care and solidarity, break out of silos, enhance capacity for racial justice initiatives, and emphasize the importance of caring for one’s body and well-being.

The program will feature a keynote and facilitated dialogue focused on Lessons from Trans Liberation Movements.

Schedule:

• 12:00 p.m. – Lunch and Welcome
• 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Session: Lessons from Trans Liberation Movements
• 4:30 p.m. – Trans Remembrance Vigil

Attendees are asked to avoid wearing perfume, cologne, or strongly scented products to create a space that is accessible for individuals with chemical sensitivities or chronic migraines.

This session is sponsored by the Anti-Black Racism Initiative, the Division of Student Affairs, the School of Public Health, the College of Information OACES, TerrapinSTRONG Education, the LGBTQ+ Equity Center, the University Libraries, and Bias Incident Support Services (BISS).

All are welcome to attend. Participants may arrive late or leave early as needed. Space is limited, so advance RSVP is encouraged.

Questions may be directed to hopeheal@umd.edu.

Location: McKeldin Library Special Events Room – 6137
Time: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. (lunch will be served from 12-12:30 p.m.; Vigil will be held from 4:30-5 p.m.)