Human Rights Hall of Fame

March 10, 2020 | Alexandra Macia

Community Activist and Veteran Harvey Zeigler Turns 100

Community activist and World War II veteran Harvey Zeigler celebrated his 100th birthday on March 4 at the Damascus Recreation Center. https://twitter.com/mocorecdir/status/1235363756366082048?s=20 Zeigler grew up in Damascus, Maryland, which was extremely racially divided at the time, and attended Lincoln High School in Rockville, according to Montgomery County. He encountered discrimination at a young age. Zeigler […]

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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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October 24, 2012 | Staff Writer

MoCo Human Rights Hall of Fame

Human Rights Hall of Fame Inductees

Eight residents will be inducted into the Human Rights Hall of Fame by the Montgomery County Office of Human Rights (OHR) at a 3 p.m. program and reception on Sunday, October 28. The event will be held at the BlackRock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Drive in Germantown. The honorees will be recognized […]

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