Maryland Flag at Half Staff for Civil Rights Heroes Day
The Maryland flag will fly at half-staff Tuesday by order of Gov. Wes Moore for Civil Rights Heroes Day. Maryland has recognized Civil Rights Heroes Day since 2021. The day… Read More
Black History Month
Black History Month Historical Highlights: Josiah Henson
Josiah Henson was born into slavery on June 16, 1789 in Charles County, Md. He is most known for his remarkable journey from enslavement to becoming a prominent abolitionist and… Read More
The Time Stevie Wonder Stunned Blair High School Students with Impromptu Performance
During his senior year at Montgomery Blair High School on Jan. 14, 1981, Bill Judd was suddenly called into the hallway by two staff members. Assuming he was in trouble,… Read More
Takoma Parks Arts Presents Play Based on Langston Hughes’ Life
Takoma Park Arts presents the “Soul of Langston”, a one-man play on Friday, Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the Takoma Park Community Center. The play written and performed by… Read More
New Initiative to Highlight Diversity in County Parks
Thanks to a new program from Montgomery Parks, community members will soon learn more about the rich history of some of the county’s over 400 parks. “As we observe Black… Read More
Black History Month: Historically Black Communities
Montgomery County’s African American communities have a rich history extending back to their founding by emancipated, formerly enslaved people dating back to, and sometimes preceding, the end of the Civil… Read More
‘The World Has to Be a Little Different Than When You Came In’
From an early Civil Rights organizer to a documentary film director, Silver Spring’s Judy Richardson has been a part of much of this country’s history for the past 60 years.… Read More
Black History Month Historical Highlights: William Gibbs vs Board of Education
In 1936, William Gibbs, a teaching principal at Rockville Elementary School, took a courageous stand against racial wage disparities in education. Despite being better qualified, black teachers were earning half… Read More
Montgomery County Recreation Celebrates Black History Month With Free Concert Series
The Montgomery County Department of Recreation kicks off its Cultural Heritage Concert Series for Black History Month Saturday in Silver Spring. Featuring four performances across the next two weeks, the… Read More
Montgomery County Black Collective Set to Debut Business Expo Feb. 20
The Montgomery County Black Collective hosts its first Black Business Expo on Tuesday, Feb. 20 from 4-7:30 p.m. The expo will be at The Universities at Shady Grove Conference and… Read More
CBS Host James Brown Preps for Record 12th Super Bowl Pregame Show
He’s the host with the most. Literally. Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday will be CBS Sports’ James Brown record 12th time hosting the pregame show for America’s most-watched sporting event.… Read More
Council Hosts Commemorative Event for Black History Month
Montgomery County Council hosted its annual Black History Month celebration Tuesday with a focus on African Americans and the arts. Councilmembers recognized Levi Robinson, a local award-winning artist, Kenneth Smith,… Read More