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UMBC is one of the most diverse campuses in the nation, and we value the richness that such diversity brings to our campus community. At UMBC, Initiatives for Identity, Inclusion & Belonging (i3b for short) creates opportunities for students to build their awareness of self and knowledge of diverse people, cultures, and belief systems. In our work, i3b aims to equip students, staff, and faculty with the awareness, knowledge, skills, and actions to co-create a more inclusive and social justice-oriented campus community. Through facilitated discussions, classes, informal gatherings, educational engagements, presentations, and campus-wide events, individual students, student organizations, as well as faculty and staff learn the skills to create inclusive, just, and mutually respectful communities at UMBC and beyond.
Our Centers:
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The Gathering Space for Spiritual Well-Being
The Gathering Space serves as a spiritually-centered space where UMBC community members can gather at the intersection of religion, faith, spirituality, and other lived experiences.
Learn more about The Gathering Space
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The Mosaic
The Mosaic strives to provide diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning opportunities that center and celebrate racial, ethnic, and national identities.
Learn more about The Mosaic
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The Pride Center for LGBTQIA2+ Diversity
The Pride Center for LGBTQIA2+ Diversity is a communal space that envisions, nurtures, and advocates for a flourishing, healthy, and inclusive LGBTQIA2+ community.
Learn more about The Pride Center
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Showcasing the Work of Interdisciplinary Black Artists
The Association of Black Artists invites you to join us for our semesterly symposium: "Into The Black Owned: Showcasing The Work Of Interdisciplinary Black Artists" on Monday the 21st at 7p, in...
Posted: November 18, 2022, 12:41 PM
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...
Posted: May 27, 2022, 9:36 AM
Reflections of Sam and Lauren
This post was written by Lauren Daniels ‘25(she/her/hers) and Sam McCrae ‘25 (he/him/they/them). Lauren is a Queer Black Woman and the Pride Center Intern with i3b. She is a BFA acting student and...
Posted: February 18, 2022, 1:48 PM
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Thank you to all those who joined us in celebrating our 2021 Black and Latine/x Graduates! We, along with the Chapter of Black and Latine/x Alumni (CBLA) would like to one of the first ones to...
Posted: May 10, 2021, 3:01 PM
Please read below on how to join our event today with CBLA
Thank you to everyone who registered to participate in CBLA and i3b’s online Black + Latine/x Graduation Celebration TODAY Tuesday, May 4 at 4:00 p.m. EST You are invited to login here, and you...
Posted: May 4, 2021, 10:02 AM