http://www.blogtalkradio.com/umd-bfsaMembers of the University of Maryland's Black Faculty and Staff Association share their thoughts, perspectives and ideas regarding a wide range of issues and topics. The Black Faculty and Staff Association began in 1971 with a few Black faculty and staff who met to discuss the survival of their community at the University of Maryland at College Park. We dedicated ourselves to bringing issues of importance concerning minority Faculty and Staff to the attention of the University of Maryland. We also provide support to the minority faculty and staff of the University of Maryland. A great deal of time was spent mentoring and tutoring the minority students who enrolled into a new program known as the Intensive Educational Development Program. The association has grown to include over 100 faculty and staff. We are constantly striving to increase our membership and effectiveness...enCopyright Black Faculty and Staff Association of Maryland BFSA (C/O Blogtalkradio)Fri, 14 Jun 2019 22:45:00 GMTFri, 02 Feb 2018 02:00:00 GMTEducationBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/f66d35d7-ab17-455f-8f9d-487443fcc8ca_pan_flag.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/umd-bfsaMembers of the University of Maryland's Black Faculty and Staff Association share their thoughts, perspectives and ideas regarding a wide range of issues and topics. The Black Faculty and Staff Association began in 1971 with a few Black faculty and staff who met to discuss the survival of their community at the University of Maryland at College Park. We dedicated ourselves to bringing issues of importance concerning minority Faculty and Staff to the attention of the University of Maryland. We also provide support to the minority faculty and staff of the University of Maryland. A great deal of time was spent mentoring and tutoring the minority students who enrolled into a new program known as the Intensive Educational Development Program. The association has grown to include over 100 faculty and staff. We are constantly striving to increase our membership and effectiveness...feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comeducation,maryland,racism,abuse,african,black,solidarity,faculty,sexism,struggleUMDXBFSAnoMembers of the University of Maryland's Black Faculty and Staff Association share their thoughts, perspectives and ideas regarding a wide range of issues and toepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/umd-bfsa/2018/02/02/the-state-of-cultural-competency-and-discrimination-at-the-u-of-maryland-1Educationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/umd-bfsa/2018/02/02/the-state-of-cultural-competency-and-discrimination-at-the-u-of-maryland-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/umd-bfsa/2018/02/02/the-state-of-cultural-competency-and-discrimination-at-the-u-of-maryland-1Fri, 02 Feb 2018 02:00:00 GMTThe State of Cultural Competency and Discrimination at the U of MarylandPlease join us this episode for a candid dialogue on the current state of cultural competency, racism, and discrimination at the University of Maryland. What are your overall thoughts and perspectives and solutions? How would you like to see progressive change on this campus in regard to this vastly important issue? You are welcome to call into the show or simply like LIVE. Thanks! 00:23:00UMDXBFSAnoracism,maryland,culture,sexism,justiceCultural Competency and Racism at Maryland?545969f3-2ec7-4c9a-acea-f3860032d76f12fullhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/umd-bfsa/2012/10/22/bfsa-fall-semester-2012Educationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/umd-bfsa/2012/10/22/bfsa-fall-semester-2012/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/umd-bfsa/2012/10/22/bfsa-fall-semester-2012Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:30:00 GMTBFSA Fall Semester 2012Join us this episode as we discuss some of the Fall 2012 initiatives for the UMD Black Faculty and Staff Association. Listen to the important 30 min message to find out what BFSA has been doing for the campus and its members, and how you can get involved.00:22:00UMDXBFSAnoBlack,Faculty,Staff,African,racismJoin us this episode as we discuss some of the Fall 2012 initiatives for the UMD Black Faculty and Staff Association. Listen to the important 30 min message tohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/umd-bfsa/2012/08/07/konwing-your-workplace-rights-part-2Educationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/umd-bfsa/2012/08/07/konwing-your-workplace-rights-part-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/umd-bfsa/2012/08/07/konwing-your-workplace-rights-part-2Tue, 07 Aug 2012 21:00:00 GMTKonwing Your Workplace Rights (Part 2) This episode were again joined by long time University of Maryland employee and workers' rights organizer, Don Mitchell, who will be breaking down the second part of his workshop on the ABCs of workplace rights. This is invaluable information that every employee should absolutely know. Please tune in to the program, LIVE or on archive. 00:32:00UMDXBFSAnoworkplace,struggle,rights,maryland,unionThis episode were again joined by long time University of Maryland employee and workers' rights organizer, Don Mitchell, who will be breaking down the second phttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/umd-bfsa/2012/07/31/know-your-rights-at-the-workplace-part-1Educationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/umd-bfsa/2012/07/31/know-your-rights-at-the-workplace-part-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/umd-bfsa/2012/07/31/know-your-rights-at-the-workplace-part-1Tue, 31 Jul 2012 21:00:00 GMTKnow Your Rights at the Workplace (Part 1) This episode we are joined by long time University of Maryland employee and workers' rights organizer, Don Mitchell, who will be breaking down the ABCs of workplace rights. This is invalauble information that every employee should absolutely know. Please tune in to the program, LIVE or on archive. 00:32:00UMDXBFSAnoUMD,workplace,rights,injustice,marylandThis episode we are joined by long time University of Maryland employee and workers' rights organizer, Don Mitchell, who will be breaking down the ABCs of workhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/umd-bfsa/2012/03/06/fighting-workplace-abuses-at-the-university-of-marylandEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/umd-bfsa/2012/03/06/fighting-workplace-abuses-at-the-university-of-maryland/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/umd-bfsa/2012/03/06/fighting-workplace-abuses-at-the-university-of-marylandTue, 06 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMTFighting Workplace Abuses at the University of MarylandThis episode we spoke to Tim Baldauf, a student at the University of Maryland, who is fighting to help end workplace abuses at the school he attends---University of Maryland. This interview he breaks down some important issues and why he (and many other students) felt compelled to end workplace abuses that are mostly directly at facilities workers, including housekeepers and custodial staff. Dating back to the Spring of 2010 countless workers have come forth with allegations of workplace abuses such as: racial discrimination, sexual abuse, xenophobia, and verbal degradation---to name a few. Most of these workers have been Black or Latina women. A movement is now underway, where people are demanding Justice at Maryland! This is quickly becoming a national news story.  Tune in to this important interview and visit 00:45:00UMDXBFSAnoracism,workplace,abuse,rape,marylandThis episode we spoke to Tim Baldauf, a student at the University of Maryland, who is fighting to help end workplace abuses at the school he attends---Universithttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/umd-bfsa/2011/11/29/state-of-bfsa-2011-and-into-the-futureEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/umd-bfsa/2011/11/29/state-of-bfsa-2011-and-into-the-future/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/umd-bfsa/2011/11/29/state-of-bfsa-2011-and-into-the-futureTue, 29 Nov 2011 19:30:00 GMTState of BFSA (2011 and into the Future...) This is an address from the BFSA president regarding the state of affairs within the Black Faculty and Staff Association's College Park Chapter. Please tune in for news, info and annoucements. This is a great opportunity to find out how you can get more involved. 00:20:00UMDXBFSAnoBlack Faculty and Staff,Workers Rights,Black,African,StuggleThis is an address from the BFSA president regarding the state of affairs within the Black Faculty and Staff Association's College Park Chapter. Please tune inhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/umd-bfsa/2011/07/21/invisible-a-long-time-worker-tells-his-story-of-abuseEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/umd-bfsa/2011/07/21/invisible-a-long-time-worker-tells-his-story-of-abuse/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/umd-bfsa/2011/07/21/invisible-a-long-time-worker-tells-his-story-of-abuseThu, 21 Jul 2011 18:30:00 GMT(Invisible) A Long time Worker Tells His Story of Abuse This episode we speak with Saul, at long time Facilities Worker at the University of Maryland. Saul spoke to us about the history of abuse and mistreatment of workers on campus. Saul is a very courageous man considering the climate of retalitation against workers for speaking out on the campus of the University of Maryland. Please show your support for the courageous workers by tuning in and finiding out how you can support them. 00:33:00UMDXBFSAnoAbuse,Solidarity,Racism,College,MarylandThis episode we speak with Saul, at long time Facilities Worker at the University of Maryland. Saul spoke to us about the history of abuse and mistreatment ofhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/umd-bfsa/2011/07/14/invisible-voices-a-student-speaks-outEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/umd-bfsa/2011/07/14/invisible-voices-a-student-speaks-out/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/umd-bfsa/2011/07/14/invisible-voices-a-student-speaks-outThu, 14 Jul 2011 19:00:00 GMT(Invisible Voices) Students Speaks OutThis episode we are joined by Samantha and Jack, University of Maryland students. These two students speak about why they are strong supporters of workers' rights on campus. Samantha and Jack are adamant in regards to their disdain in the way that their school is treating, or allowing the the inhumane treatment, of many so-called "lower level" workers, most of which are Black and Latina women. Samantha and Jack represent a growing number of students who are upset about this current human rights issue on their campus! Late Fall 2010 marked the beginning of an ongoing struggle, on the campus of the University of Maryland, to completely wipe out all forms of discrimination, abuse and disrespect levied upon any UMD employees. Within the past year a vast array of UMD employees began coming forward with on the job allegations ranging from Sexual Abuse to Racial Discrimination. As each month passed, the allegations got more serious and more frequent. The Black Faculty and Staff Association chapter at the University of Maryland decided to take up the cause and to stand on the right side of justice and solidarity.  Invisible Voices is a BFSA sponsored radio program series geared at allowing these UMD employees an additional platform to let their voices be heard and to garner greater and broader support regarding this human and workers’ rights issue. 00:31:00UMDXBFSAnoracism,struggle,classism,sexism,MarylandThis episode we are joined by Samantha and Jack, University of Maryland students. These two students speak about why they are strong supporters of workers' righhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/umd-bfsa/2011/07/13/invisible-voices-dedicating-his-life-to-ending-abuseEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/umd-bfsa/2011/07/13/invisible-voices-dedicating-his-life-to-ending-abuse/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/umd-bfsa/2011/07/13/invisible-voices-dedicating-his-life-to-ending-abuseWed, 13 Jul 2011 14:00:00 GMT(Invisible Voices) Dedicating his life to ending abuse ! This episode we speak with Craig Newman, a long time Union Activist with AFSME Local 1072. Craig has very important historical context to reveal regarding his four decades of service at the University of Maryland, and the history of employee abuse that he has fought against. Craig has dealt with these issues for a very long time and has dedicated his life to seeing any kind of abuse, mistreatment or discrimination, to employees, end! Late Fall 2010 marked the beginning of an ongoing struggle, on the campus of the University of Maryland, to completely wipe out all forms of discrimination, abuse and disrespect levied upon any UMD employees. Within the past year a vast array of UMD employees began coming forward with on the job allegations ranging from Sexual Abuse to Racial Discrimination. As each month passed, the allegations got more serious and more frequent. The Black Faculty and Staff Association chapter at the University of Maryland decided to take up the cause and to stand on the right side of justice and solidarity.  Three forums were held and sponsored by BFSA in an effort to allow the employees to have an opportunity to tell their stories, voice their opinions, develop strategies, and to build solidarity with the broader campus community. Invisible Voices is a BFSA sponsored radio program series geared at allowing these UMD employees an additional platform to let their voices be heard and to garner greater and broader support regarding this human and workers’ rights issue. Please visit the various websites below for news articles on this issue as well as a 56-page report produced by the BFSA, regarding this serious situation. 00:31:00UMDXBFSAnoAbuse,Solidarity,Racism,College,MarylandThis episode we speak with Craig Newman, a long time Union Activist with AFSME Local 1072. Craig has very important historical context to reveal regarding hishttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/umd-bfsa/2011/07/12/invisible-voices-episode-two-workers-rightsEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/umd-bfsa/2011/07/12/invisible-voices-episode-two-workers-rights/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/umd-bfsa/2011/07/12/invisible-voices-episode-two-workers-rightsTue, 12 Jul 2011 16:30:00 GMT(Invisible Voices) Episode Two--‏Workers' Rights! This episode we speak with Mike, a UMD Employee, who has his own story to share along with his thoughts on the current campaign for workers' rights at the the University of Maryland. Late Fall 2010 marked the beginning of an ongoing struggle, on the campus of the University of Maryland, to completely wipe out all forms of discrimination, abuse and disrespect levied upon any UMD employees. Within the past year a vast array of UMD employees began coming forward with on the job allegations ranging from Sexual Abuse to Racial Discrimination. As each month passed, the allegations got more serious and more frequent. The Black Faculty and Staff Association chapter at the University of Maryland decided to take up the cause and to stand on the right side of justice and solidarity.  Three forums were held and sponsored by BFSA in an effort to allow the employees to have an opportunity to tell their stories, voice their opinions, develop strategies, and to build solidarity with the broader campus community. Invisible Voices is a BFSA sponsored radio program series geared at allowing these UMD employees an additional platform to let their voices be heard and to garner greater and broader support regarding this human and workers’ rights issue. Please visit the various websites below for news articles on this issue as well as a 56-page report produced by the BFSA, regarding this serious situation. 00:30:00UMDXBFSAnoAbuse,Mistreatment,Racism,Sexism,SolidarityThis episode we speak with Mike, a UMD Employee, who has his own story to share along with his thoughts on the current campaign for workers' rights at the thehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/umd-bfsa/2011/07/10/invisible-voics-the-struggle-for-workers-rights-at-umd-1Educationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/umd-bfsa/2011/07/10/invisible-voics-the-struggle-for-workers-rights-at-umd-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/umd-bfsa/2011/07/10/invisible-voics-the-struggle-for-workers-rights-at-umd-1Sun, 10 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT(Invisible Voices) The Struggle for Workers' Rights at UMD Late Fall 2010 marked the beginning of an ongoing struggle, on the campus of the University of Maryland, to completely wipe out all forms of discrimination, abuse and disrespect levied upon any employees. Within the past year a vast array of UMD employees began coming forwards with on the job allegations ranging from Sexual Abuse to Racial Discrimination. As each month passed, the allegations got more serious and more frequent. The Black Faculty and Staff chapter at the University of Maryland decided to take up the cause and to stand on the right side of justice and solidarity.  Three forums were held and sponsored by BFSA in an effort to allow the employees to have an opportunity to tell their stories, voice their opinions, strategize, and to build solidarity with the broader campus community. Invisible Voices is a BFSA sponsored radio program geared at allowing these UMD employees an additional platform to let their voices be heard and to garner greater and broader support regarding this human and workers’ rights issue. This episode we will be joined by Andrea Zamudio who is a university alumnus and the Spanish to English (and vice versa) translator for all of the forums. She has also been working with a lot of the Latina women who came forward with allegations of sexual abuse and racial/cultural discrimination.  Please tune in.   Please visit the various websites below for news articles on this issue as well as a 56 page report produced by the BFSA, regarding this serious situation. www.bfsa.umd.edu http://www.diamondbackonline.com/news/staff-call-workplace-labor-camp-1.2133467   00:45:00UMDXBFSAnoRacism,Struggle,Injustce,Maryland,SolidarityLate Fall 2010 marked the beginning of an ongoing struggle, on the campus of the University of Maryland, to completely wipe out all forms of discrimination, abhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/umd-bfsa/2011/01/28/recap-of-january-25th-bfsa-general-body-meetingEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/umd-bfsa/2011/01/28/recap-of-january-25th-bfsa-general-body-meeting/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/umd-bfsa/2011/01/28/recap-of-january-25th-bfsa-general-body-meetingFri, 28 Jan 2011 18:00:00 GMTRecap of January 25th BFSA General Body MeetingThis is an update of the last BFSA General Body Meeting. This short briefing for members who were not able to attend the previous meeting and an update/recap for those who did attend the last meeting. The next BFSA meeting will be February 22nd at 12/noon sharp when will be hosting UMD President, Dr. Wallace Loh. 00:18:00UMDXBFSAnoBFSA,Black,African,Faculty,ProgressiveThis is an update of the last BFSA General Body Meeting. This short briefing for members who were not able to attend the previous meeting and an update/recap fohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/umd-bfsa/2010/10/19/octobers-presidential-addressEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/umd-bfsa/2010/10/19/octobers-presidential-address/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/umd-bfsa/2010/10/19/octobers-presidential-addressTue, 19 Oct 2010 19:00:00 GMTOctober's Presidential AddressThe newly elected president of University of Maryland's Black Faculty and Staff Association, Solomon Comissiong, addresses members of the BFSA with his thoughts and ideas for the 2010/2011 academic year. We will be a successful organization if we all work together to build BFSA into a organization that advocates on behalf of all its members!00:15:00UMDXBFSAnoBlack,Africa,African,Faculty,StaffThe newly elected president of University of Maryland's Black Faculty and Staff Association, Solomon Comissiong, addresses members of the BFSA with his thoughts