Montgomery Community Media

Inclusion is the mission of Camp JCC at the Bender Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington in Rockville. About 20% of campers have differing intellectual or developmental abilities. In June, the center introduced a new climbing tower that children with all abilities can use. Camp counselor Carlos Perez said his brother, who has special needs, attended […]

La nueva instalación artística de Wheaton, Connection as a Cornerstone to a Strong Community, está ubicada en la esquina de la University Boulevard y Veirs Mill Road. La instalación, que incluye cuatro carteles  y tres murales originales, se extiende por más de 500 pies de largo y seis pies de alto. Tres artistas de murales: […]

On Feb.23 the Montgomery County Council convened to discuss the adoption of a resolution to combat hate, bigotry, and violence. The resolution was made to promote inclusiveness and affirm the long-standing commitment the county has to ensuring all members of the community are protected from harmful, and hateful actions or speech. Councilmember Evan Glass led […]

Superintendent Jack Smith held his monthly media briefing on Thursday. Topics of discussion included efforts to combat hate and bias in schools, vaping awareness, and pedestrian safety. Deputy Superintendent Monifa McKnight also shared details on what plans MCPS continues to have in place to make sure there is inclusion and acceptance for all students.

Former Montgomery County Executive Isiah “Ike” Leggett will join Montgomery College President DeRionne Pollard to discuss the “politics of radical inclusion” on April 30. This conversation is part of the 2018-2019 presidential dialogue series, which aims to explore the complexities of inclusion in the face of a polarized political climate nationwide. “Building communities in which […]

Updated 1.30.17 In an effort to ensure that Rockville is a community that welcomes and engages everyone who lives and works there, city officials are inviting residents to attend a Town Hall meeting on diversity set for Feb. 9.  This is the first town hall style meeting on this topic, according to city officials. “Rockville is proud to […]

Montgomery College celebrated its 69th commencement ceremony this month in Rockville. MCTV’s Carolina Galeano reports. Visit our PEG partner MCTV10 (Montgomery College Television program schedule) to see more Montgomery College Television.

In this MYMCMedia Extra video Janice Freeman, President of the African-American Chamber of Commerce, discusses the importance of a unified message among Montgomery County’s diverse group of business organizations. The Annual Minority Legislative Breakfast brought together Montgomery County business and political leaders for the 15th year in a row. The breakfast was hosted by the […]

Takoma Park TV recently talked with the newly elected leaders of Takoma Park about the city’s recent election and the issues that are important to them in the near future. Take a look: Visit Takoma Park City TV to see more Takoma Park City Television.