Poolesville Forum Celebrates Upcounty Black History
On Saturday, the Town of Poolesville held a forum to look back on its Black history. According to introductory remarks by Fair Access Committee Chair Link Hoewing, it wasn’t always… Read More
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Black History Month: Trailblazer Vernon Ricks
84-year-old Vernon Ricks lived through some of the seminal moments in Montgomery County’s history. Last November, MyMCM honored Ricks, who serves on MCM’s Board of Directors, with the Montgomery County… Read More
‘Montrose Parkway’ Now ‘Josiah Henson Parkway’
The Montgomery Planning Board voted to rename Montrose Parkway in Bethesda to honor local abolitionist Rev. Josiah Henson in a Feb. 24 meeting. “He was an absolutely remarkable human being… Read More
NHL’s Black History Tour Comes to Rockville Ice Arena
The Rockville Ice Arena turned into a mobile museum for a few short hours last week. That’s when the National Hockey League’s Black History Tour skated into town. Filled with… Read More
Filmmaker, Father Reflect on Quince Orchard Black History in ‘Finding Fellowship’
Jason Green, director of the “Finding Fellowship” documentary—available on BlackRock Center for the Arts’ website—spoke to MyMCM about the three things he hopes viewers will take away from the film.… Read More
Film Examines How MLK’s Death Unified Three Segregated Quince Orchard Churches
A new documentary, “Finding Fellowship,” explores the legacy of the Pleasant View historic site. Though not widely known, the Pleasant View Church, along Route 28 on a three-acre plot of… Read More
Hogan Proclaims February as Black History Month in Maryland
In a proclamation Monday, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan recognized Feb. 2021 as Black History Month in the state. “When we celebrate Maryland’s Black history, we celebrate the shared history of… Read More
Sandy Spring Slave Museum Celebrates 100 Years of Negro League Baseball
The Sandy Spring Slave Museum is opening a Negro League Baseball exhibit for a limited time only. This year is the 100th anniversary of the Negro Leagues and to celebrate,… Read More