‘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
Black History Month
Meet Montgomery County Artist Jonathan Jaeger
Jonathan Jaeger began painting full time six years ago after a career as a social worker. He describes his painting style as outside the box and puts his thoughts and… Read More
El Concejo Celebra el Mes de la Historia Afroamericana
Durante una reunión el martes, el Concejo del Condado de Montgomery presentó una proclamación que reconoce el mes de febrero como el Mes de la Historia Afroamericana. Este año el… Read More
Scotland Neighborhood in Potomac Hosts First Annual Black History Event
The Scotland Community Center hosts the first annual Black History Month event on Saturday, Feb. 26, in Potomac, according to Montgomery County Recreation. The Scotland Community Center will transform into… Read More
Council Celebrates Black History Month With Proclamation
The Montgomery County Council presented a proclamation recognizing February as Black History Month during a meeting Tuesday. This year’s Black History Month theme in Montgomery County is Black health and… Read More
Black History Month: MCM Spotlights Justice Thurgood Marshall’s Rockville Roots
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall’s work to integrate schools began in Rockville, where he argued for equal pay for black teachers in the now-vacant grey courthouse at Courthouse Square… Read More
Meet Montgomery County Artist Doudgy ‘Dew’ Charmant
Doudgy “Dew” Charmant began creating art at the age of four with guidance from his uncle. He is a visual artist who tells stories with acrylic and oil paints. Love, joy,… Read More
El Condado Celebra el ‘Día de la Equidad en el Tránsito’ en el cumpleaños No. 109 de Rosa Parks
El condado de Montgomery está celebrando el “Día de la Equidad en el Tránsito”, un día reconocido a nivel nacional que conmemora el cumpleaños de Rosa Parks. La activista de… Read More
County Celebrates ‘Transit Equity Day’ on Rosa Parks’ 109th Birthday
Montgomery County is celebrating “Transit Equity Day,” a nationally recognized day that commemorates the birthday of Rosa Parks. The civil rights activist would have turned 109 today. The county will… Read More
Programas de la Bibliotecas Exploran la Historia Afroamericana Durante el mes de Febrero
El Mes de la Historia Afroamericana comienza el martes 1 de febrero. Las Bibliotecas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPL) tienen programas planificados durante todo el mes para que los… Read More
Library Programs Explore Black History During February
Black History Month begins on Tuesday. Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) has programs planned throughout the month for residents to learn more about African-American history and culture. The virtual programs… Read More
Exhibit Will Memorialize Three Montgomery County Lynching Victims
The Montgomery County Lynching Memorial Project (MoCoLMP) will display an exhibit that memorializes victims of lynching at the Rockville Memorial Library in February. The exhibit, which was created in collaboration… Read More