State of Black Montgomery

February 8, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, Feb. 8, in Montgomery County

Here are five things to know today, Feb. 8, in Montgomery County: 1. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for our area. 2. Montgomery County Council President Nancy Floreen is scheduled to meet with reporters at 11 a.m. today for her weekly briefing in Rockville. Follow @MyMCMedia for the latest headlines from this […]

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February 2, 2016 | Willie James Inman

Third Annual State of Black Montgomery Forum Planned for Saturday

The African-American Democratic Club of Montgomery County will host its annual, “State of Black Montgomery” event in Silver Spring on Saturday, February 6. The forum will focus on key issues surrounding Montgomery County’s African-American community. Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett will give opening remarks and host a “TED talk” style dialogue about civic engagement, economic empowerment, education […]

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February 24, 2014 | Valerie Bonk

‘State of Black Montgomery’ Addresses Changing Community (Video)

It was standing room only at the first annual State of Black Montgomery forum in Silver Spring where community engagement was the topic surrounding discussions on political, economic and social justice issues close to the African American community. As residents, activists and politicians came together, the message was clear – they said there’s still a lot […]

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February 22, 2014 | Valerie Bonk

Addressing the ‘State of Black Montgomery’ (Photos)

Hundreds attend a forum hosted by the African American Democratic Club of Montgomery County and the Montgomery County Young Democrats to address the “State of Black Montgomery” at the Silver Spring Civic Building. Panel topics at the forum will include empowering and engaging youth, increasing political participation, addressing social justice issues and advancing economic power. A look […]

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February 21, 2014 | Valerie Bonk

Forum to Focus on ‘State of Black Montgomery’

A forum hosted by the African American Democratic Club of Montgomery County and the Montgomery County Young Democrats will bring state and local leaders together to address the “State of Black Montgomery” at the Silver Spring Civic Building on Feb. 22 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Gov. Martin O’Malley, Congressmen John Delaney, John Sarbanes and Chris Van […]

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