At 90, Freeman Still Pours Her Creativity Onto the Canvas
Nancy Freeman’s grandmother was born into slavery, but she was given a chance that few enslaved people dared dream of. While working in the house of her owner, she accompanied… Read More
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A Walk Through the Underground Railroad Trail in Sandy Spring
September is International Underground Railroad Month. Originally published on Feb. 26, 2020 The Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park in Sandy Spring is home to an Underground Railroad trail. The trail is… 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
Sandy Spring Slave Museum Takes Financial Hit As County Wrestles with Racist History
Since 1988, visitors of the Sandy Spring Slave Museum and African Art Gallery have learned about Sandy Spring’s Quaker history and its ties to the underground railroad. The museum has… Read More
‘That’s the Sad Part About the Education System’: Residents Discuss Juneteenth’s Importance
Residents at Lake Needwood in Derwood spoke to MyMCMedia about the importance of Juneteenth, the day commemorating the official emancipation of all enslaved Black people in the U.S. On June… Read More
A Guide for Black History Month Events in Montgomery County
February offers many ways to honor Black History Month. Much like last year, organizations in the county plan to host programs and events commemorating both the history and the prominent role of African… Read More