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Montgomery County Public Schools and the NAACP recently kicked off another year of collaboration at a meeting at Richard Montgomery High School. MCPS-TV has the story. Visit our PEG partner MCPS TV to view more of its local programming.

The Boyds School in Montgomery County served as the backdrop for an event that brought political leaders and experts together to discuss the history and future of voting rights in America in honor of Black History Month. The one room building was the only school for African-American children in the area from 1895 to 1936. During […]

At a time when voting rights are once again being discussed at the national level as Congress responds to the Supreme Court’s request that the Voting Rights Act be updated this year, Congressman John Delaney (D-MD 6th District) hosted an event that coincided with Black History Month to get communities talking about what needs to […]

The NAACP Parents’ Council held its annual kick-off meeting on Sept. 30, bringing together parents and Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) staff to discuss and share best practices to foster parent engagement. Speakers during the event emphasized the importance of partnership in ensuring student success. Visit our PEG partner MCPS TV to view more of […]

Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley has released the following statement on National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) President Ben Jealous’s decision to step down as head of the NAACP at the end of the year: “Under Ben Jealous’s leadership, the NAACP has continued its fight for fairness and equality across our nation.  He has […]

21 This Week panel discusses the NAACP Board vote of 62:2 in favor of same sex marriage. Will this vote make a difference for African American voters in the upcoming election?