civil rights

February 27, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Civil Rights Historic Bus Tour (VIDEO)

The Montgomery County Office of Human Rights is again co-sponsoring a civil rights historic bus tour that retraces the steps of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and there’s still time to sign up to take part in this experience. Lorna Virgili reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local […]

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February 24, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, Feb. 24, in Montgomery County

Another extremely cold day is on tap! Here are five more things to know today, Feb. 24, in Montgomery County: 1. WSSC is asking for your patience as crews are responding to a high number of water main breaks in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties this week. 2. County Executive Ike Leggett is answering your […]

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January 7, 2015 | Staff Writer

Sign Up Now for the Civil Rights Historic Bus Tour

There is still time to sign up for the annual civil rights historic bus tour that retraces the steps of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights heroes. The tour is hosted by the Montgomery County Office of Human Rights, in collaboration with the Montgomery County Public Libraries, the African American Employees Association, […]

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October 12, 2014 | Aline Barros

Seven County Residents Join the Human Rights Hall of Fame (VIDEO)

The Montgomery County Office of Human Rights inducted seven residents into the Human Rights Hall of Fame on Oct. 12. The free event was held at the BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown. The seven county residents were recognized for their leadership, achievements to eliminate discrimination, work in equality for all, better education, advancing civil […]

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March 24, 2014 | Valerie Bonk

Heritage Montgomery to Premiere Documentary on Historic Churches

Between the Civil War and the Civil Rights Movement, 40 African American churches were constructed in Montgomery County. In a unique “world premiere,” Heritage Montgomery will show its new 60-minute documentary profiling five of these historic church communities where generations of black families created their own spiritual, social and educational opportunities. The documentary titled “Community Cornerstones,”  […]

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February 22, 2013 | Staff Writer

2013 Civil Rights Tour photo

Civil Rights Historic Bus Tour Deadline Extended

There is still time to sign up for the annual civil rights historic bus tour that retraces the steps of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights heroes.  The tour is hosted by Montgomery County Office of Human Rights, in collaboration with Montgomery County Public Libraries, the African American Employees Association, the Lincoln […]

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January 22, 2013 | Staff Writer

2013 Civil Rights Tour photo

Civil Rights Historic Bus Tour

The Montgomery County Office of Human Rights, in collaboration with Montgomery County Public Libraries, the African American Employees Association, the Lincoln Park Historical Foundation and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, is again this year hosting a civil rights historic bus tour that retraces the steps of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and other civil rights […]

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