OHR Director James Stowe

May 24, 2021 | Staff Writer

Montgomery County to Host Juneteenth Celebration at BlackRock in Germantown

Montgomery County announced that it’s holding its 24th Juneteenth Celebration at the BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown on June 19 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The event is coordinated by Montgomery County Office of Human Rights and the County Executive’s African American Advisory Group, with support from BlackRock Center for the Arts, […]

Read more

November 30, 2018 | Deirdre Byrne

Six Honorees Inducted Into Montgomery County’s Human Rights Hall of Fame

Montgomery County’s Department of Human Rights inducted six new honorees into the Human Rights Hall of Fame at the BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown. Indeed, the award recognizes individuals who made sacrifices to combat discrimination and promote inclusion. The theme for this years celebration was “Diversity is Working For Our County.” The inductees […]

Read more

May 16, 2017 | Staff Writer

photo of Jim Stowe, director of the Montgomery County Office of Human Rights, talks about the significance of Juneteenth celebrations around the nation.

African American Women Will Be Highlighted During County’s Juneteenth Festival

The Montgomery County Office of Human Rights and the County Executive’s African American Advisory Group are inviting residents to the county’s annual Juneteenth Celebration on June 16 at the BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown. The event, hosted by County Executive Ike Leggett, will highlight the contributions of African American women in the quest […]

Read more

May 3, 2017 | Staff Writer

photo of James L. Stowe, Director Montgomery County’s Office of Human Rights

Office of Human Rights to Host Free Breakfast Employment Seminar in Gaithersburg on May 23

The Montgomery County Office of Human Rights  (OHR) is collaborating with the Human Rights Commission to host a free employment seminar on Tuesday, May 23 at Bohrer Park 506 S. Frederick Avenue from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in Gaithersburg. Participants will be provided with updated information on employment laws at the state and federal […]

Read more

Engage us on Facebook

Follow us on Twitter