Dr. Martin Luther King

March 12, 2021 | Grace Kpetemey

MCPS: Here are the 2021–2022 Teacher of the Year Finalists

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) announced three finalists designated by the Marian Greenblatt Education Fund for the 2021-2022 MCPS Teacher of the Year Award. The finalists include Sara Kopf from New Hampshire Estates Elementary School, Joseph Bostic from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School, and Patricia Richards from Walter Johnson High School.  The fund […]

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February 23, 2021 | Deirdre Byrne

Filmmaker, Father Reflect on Quince Orchard Black History in ‘Finding Fellowship’

Jason Green, director of the “Finding Fellowship” documentary—available on BlackRock Center for the Arts’ website—spoke to MyMCM about the three things he hopes viewers will take away from the film. Here’s what he said: Rev. Gerard Green, the father of Jason Green, is featured in the film, which examines how three segregated churches united after […]

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January 19, 2021 | Deirdre Byrne

Cardin Responds to McConnell’s MLK Day Tweet: ‘Just Sit This One Out’

U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.) took aim at Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Twitter Monday. McConnell tweeted a tribute for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which said, “Today we honor one of our nation’s great heroes. Dr. King called on America to truly fulfill our founding principles and provide justice and opportunity for […]

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October 21, 2020 | Andrea Sarralde

Empleados de la Escuela Martin Luther King, Jr. Dieron Positivo de COVID-19

Tres miembros del personal que trabajan en la escuela secundaria Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. en Germantown dieron positivo por COVID-19, dijeron las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS), el lunes. El 15 de octubre fue el último día que uno de los empleados estuvo en la escuela, dijo MCPS en un mensaje comunitario. […]

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October 21, 2020 | Maryam Shahzad

Three Employees at Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School Test Positive for COVID-19

Three staff members working at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School in Germantown have tested positive for COVID-19, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) said Monday. Oct. 15 was the last day one of the employees was at the school, MCPS said in a community message. Anyone who worked with the three staff members has […]

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January 15, 2020 | Michelle Queen

MLK Day of Service Offers Many Volunteer Opportunities

Montgomery County Volunteer Center Hosts Annual Event at Marriott Conference Center Thousands of residents are expected to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and teachings by taking part in Montgomery County’s MLK Day of Service event on Jan. 20. The annual event, organized by the Montgomery County Volunteer Center, takes place from 1 to […]

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January 16, 2019 | Michelle Queen

Volunteer Opportunities for MLK Day of Service Projects

Thousands of local residents are expected to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and teachings by taking part in Montgomery County’s MLK Day of Service event on Jan. 21. The annual event, organized by the Montgomery County Volunteer Center, takes place from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference […]

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January 4, 2017 | Mitti Hicks

Where to Volunteer on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2017

Thousands of local residents are expected to honor Dr. King’s life and teaching by taking part in Montgomery County’s MLK Day of Service 2017 on Jan. 16 The annual event, organized by the Montgomery County Volunteer Center, will feature a wide variety of service projects at locations across the county for residents of all ages. […]

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November 20, 2014 | Krista Brick

Call for Entries in MLK Literary Arts Contest

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Committee is seeking entries for the literary arts contest by Dec. 12 and the visual arts show by Dec. 5 in observance of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Both contests are open to all elementary, middle and high school students in Montgomery County.

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January 31, 2014 | Staff Writer

Council President Rice at MLK Event (Video)

In this MyMCMedia extra, Council President Craig Rice addresses the crowd gathered at Strathmore for the 20th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. event.

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