Local Civil Rights Activist, Harvey Zeigler, Dies at 102
Harvey Zeigler, a local civil rights activist and World War II veteran, died on April 6 at the age of 102. Zeigler was a member of the Montgomery County Human… Read More
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Daryl Davis, Black Musician Who Works With KKK Members, Honored in Strathmore Exhibit
Strathmore in North Bethesda is offering a campus-wide outdoor nighttime exhibit called “Monuments: Creative Forces” through Oct. 25. The purpose of the exhibit is to challenge norms about who monuments… Read More
Inspired Montgomery College Student Organizes Peaceful Protest in Olney
Franco Ortuno, an Olney resident and a Montgomery College student, attended his first protest ever at the Rio in Gaithersburg Monday. Like thousands of others around the country, Ortuno was protesting… Read More
Community Activist and Veteran Harvey Zeigler Turns 100
Community activist and World War II veteran Harvey Zeigler celebrated his 100th birthday on March 4 at the Damascus Recreation Center. https://twitter.com/mocorecdir/status/1235363756366082048?s=20 Zeigler grew up in Damascus, Maryland, which was… Read More
County Executive Announces Death of Activist Ruby Rubens
County Executive Marc Elrich announced the death of activist Ruby Rubens. Rubens had devoted her life to confronting injustice and helping others, according to Elrich. Rubens was recruited to be… Read More
County Council Honors 6-Year-Old Anti-Bullying Activist
The Montgomery County Council presented a proclamation Tuesday to recognize October as National Bullying Awareness month. During the proclamation, Councilmember Will Jawando honored Cavanaugh Bell, a 6-year-old from Gaithersburg, for his anti-bullying activism. Bell, a first-grader,… Read More