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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Montgomery County Council plans to hold a special program Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 11:30 a.m. to commemorate Black History Month. Each year, the Association for the Study of African… Read More
For more than half a century, Jesse and Celestine Hebron managed a successful printing business in Rockville. Jesse Hebron initially started the business on Falls Road in 1932, and it… Read More
Throughout February, we honor the contributions, resilience, and triumphs of African Americans who have shaped history in profound ways. This event guide serves to highlight the many programs and events… Read More
Montgomery County native, Henry Blair, was the second African American to be issued a patent by the United States Patent Office for his corn planter invention. He was born in… Read More
Montgomery County Commission on Veterans Affairs will honor Black veterans with virtual tributes on its website during Black History Month. Also during Black History Month, the commission will recognize the… Read More