racial injustice

February 4, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

Democratic Response to Hogan’s Address Centers Racial Equality, Pandemic Recovery

Del. Eric Luedtke (D-MD. 14), who represents Montgomery County and is the House of Delegates Majority Leader, delivered a brief Democratic response to Gov. Larry Hogan’s State of the State address. In a virtual address on Maryland Public Television (MPT) immediately following Hogan’s, Luedtke highlighted racial inequality and said it must be addressed. “And we […]

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June 12, 2020 | Samantha Subin

Frosh Appoints Task Force to Combat Evictions, Address Racial Inequality

Attorney General Brian Frosh announced Thursday the creation of a COVID-19 Access to Justice Task Force, which aims to address issues in the legal justice system and combat the increase in evictions expected as courts reopen. “The pandemic has exposed and exacerbated the fault-lines of inequality and need that permeates our state and our country,” […]

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May 11, 2017 | Mitti Hicks

Bullying and Depression Are Concerns Expressed by Students During Town Hall

“I would like her to be involved in what’s going on to get active with her peers and get involved in what’s going on around the County,” said parent Faith Gill. Like Gill’s daughter, dozens of students from across the county gathered at Veteran’s Plaza in Downtown Silver Spring Wednesday evening for a youth town […]

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November 16, 2015 | Maureen Chowdhury

County Faith Community Council to Hold Forum in Rockville

The Montgomery County Faith Community Advisory Council is hosting a faith forum with the County Executive for Faith Leaders on Tuesday, Nov. 17th at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rockville at 2 p.m. According to the event invite, faith leaders will discuss a number of topics including, racial injustice, mental health, refugees and immigrants. Also, […]

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