Lt. Governor Boyd K. Rutherford Joins Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism to Host Second Annual Black History Month Community Leaders Awards Lt. Governor Boyd K. Rutherford today joined the Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism in hosting the Second Annual Black History Month Community Leaders Awards. The annual awards ceremony, established in celebration of […]
Marylanders to Recognize Black History Month
Governor Larry Hogan Encourages Marylanders to Recognize Black History Month Celebrates African American Impact on Maryland, Nation Governor Larry Hogan is encouraging Marylanders to recognize Black History Month, which falls during February each year. Black History Month has been a national observance since 1976, celebrating the accomplishments and achievements of African Americans in Maryland and […]
Celebrate the Finale of the “Year of Frederick Douglass”
February is Black History Month, and this year, Maryland concludes a special year of celebration dedicated to the life and legacy of the Father of Civil Rights, Frederick Douglass, with commemorative events around the state. Explore the stories of other Maryland-born civil rights giants such as Harriet Tubman, Thurgood Marshall, and Benjamin Banneker with events […]
Now Accepting Nominations for 2019 Black History Month
Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism Now Accepting Nominations for 2019 Black History Month Community Leaders Awards The Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism today announced the opening of the nomination period for the Annual Black History Month Community Leaders Awards. The awards ceremony, which was introduced last year, recognizes Maryland-based, African American-founded organizations that […]
Black History Month Community Leaders Awards
Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism Announces Recipients of the Inaugural Black History Month Community Leaders Awards Competition The Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism announced the recipients of the inaugural Black History Month Community Leaders Awards during a ceremony held today in Maryland’s official museum of African American history, heritage, and culture – the […]
Free Tickets to Volunteers for Black History Month
Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism Director Announces Free Museum Tickets to Maryland Volunteers for Black History Month In celebration of Black History Month, the Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism Director, Van Brooks, announced that free tickets are available to the Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park, the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum, and […]
Hoyer Remarks at Black History Month Breakfast
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) attended the 37th annual Black History Month breakfast, the theme of which was “African Americans in Times of War.” He was joined by keynote speaker Dr. Lonnie G. Bunch III, the Director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Chris Van […]
Celebrate Black History Month 2018
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center 4068 Golden Hill Road Church Creek, Md 410-221-2290 Daily in February Junior Ranger Activity Request a Junior Ranger activity booklet from the front desk, complete the activities using the exhibits, and take the Junior Ranger pledge with a park ranger. Receive a junior ranger patch as a reminder to […]
Hoyer Statement on Black History Month
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today to mark the beginning of Black History Month: “Today, I join in marking the start of Black History Month and in celebrating African American history and culture throughout our country. From the arts and literature to business and politics, from medicine to athletics to community […]
DNR Secretary Belton’s Message: February 2018
Bringing Everyone on Board for Stewardship As we commemorate Black History Month and celebrate the many contributions of African Americans like Benjamin Banneker, Clarence Mitchell Jr., Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Josiah Henson, Matthew Henson and Thurgood Marshall, it is a time to reflect on Maryland’s past as well as the Free State’s future. It is […]