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March 7, 2017 | Staff Writer

First Annual Girl Power Writing Contest to Celebrate Women’s History Month

To celebrate Women’s History Month, the Montgomery County Commission for Women has launched its first annual Girl Power Writing Contest titled, “What’s It Mean to Be a Woman in 2017?” Children and adults of all ages can submit a short story, poem, drawing or anything else that reflects the contest theme, according to a news […]

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February 24, 2014 | Valerie Bonk

‘State of Black Montgomery’ Addresses Changing Community (Video)

It was standing room only at the first annual State of Black Montgomery forum in Silver Spring where community engagement was the topic surrounding discussions on political, economic and social justice issues close to the African American community. As residents, activists and politicians came together, the message was clear – they said there’s still a lot […]

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February 22, 2014 | Valerie Bonk

Addressing the ‘State of Black Montgomery’ (Photos)

Hundreds attend a forum hosted by the African American Democratic Club of Montgomery County and the Montgomery County Young Democrats to address the “State of Black Montgomery” at the Silver Spring Civic Building. Panel topics at the forum will include empowering and engaging youth, increasing political participation, addressing social justice issues and advancing economic power. A look […]

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