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This entry was posted in Silver Spring and tagged historic preservation, History, Montogmery County (Md.) by David Rotenstein. Crivella’s Wayside Inn. Tucked away in the 1000-block of East West Highway near downtown Silver Spring, Maryland, this former restaurant was the scene of non-violent civil rights protests between…..
Opinion: I’m a conservative who believes systemic racism is real Opinion by Michael Gerson Columnist June 21, 2021 at 1:48 p.m. EDT844 The phrase “systemic racism,” like “climate change” and “gun control,” has been sucked into the vortex of the culture war. The…..
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Montgomery County Maryland WHEREAS, on June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden signed the bill establishing Juneteenth National Independence Day a federal holiday; and WHEREAS, in 1860, Montgomery County had a population of 18,322, including some 5,500 slaves and 1,500 free…..
Dear National Service Community, As we continue to work in partnership with you to advance the Biden Administration’s vision that everyone should be able to serve in communities across the country, I am pleased to share President Biden’s intent to nominate Michael D……
Opinion by Margery Smelkinson Washington Post April 9, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. EDT15 Margery Smelkinson is an infectious-disease scientist and a leader in Together Again MCPS. President Biden wants schools fully reopened by his 100th day in office, April 30. To…..
By Susana Rinderle July 29, 2015 Among Good People dedicated to social justice, progressive causes and personal growth, there is often a high value placed on self-awareness and authentic expression. Being fully present, having feelings and being transparent about one’s experience and…..
By Michele L. Norris JUNE 3, 2021 Washington Post Shortly after the National Museum of African American History and Culture opened in 2016 on the National Mall, I was speaking to some patrons of a successful nonprofit about the importance of candid racial…..
President Proposes Increase in AmeriCorps Budget to Prioritize Economic Opportunity, Racial Equity, and Underserved Communities through National Service and Volunteering The Biden-Harris Administration has submitted to Congress the President’s Budget for fiscal year 2022. As the Administration continues to make…..
International Day of the African Child takes place on June 16, 2021. The Day of the African Child has been celebrated every year since 1991, when it was first initiated by the Organisation of African Unity. It honors those who…..