‘Black Resistance! Stories from Prince George’s County’ exhibition highlights stories throughout Black History
By Sydnee Singletary Artwork, storytelling, and interactive activities filled the Montpelier Arts Center for the 2023 Black History Month exhibition….
From Where I Stand: Working towards equity in the college applications process
By Alexa Figueroa College application season is approaching, and every Hispanic person intending to apply is familiar with the dreaded…
Riversdale House Museum honors enslaved ancestors with panel discussion and celebration
By Torrence Banks Prince George’s County has made it its duty to highlight the stories of the slaves who worked…
Welcome Home Neighbor harnesses generosity of Hyattsville
BY HEATHER MARLÉNE ZADIG For families moving from homeless shelters to stable housing, setting up a household can seem like…
Stories of the enslaved echo at Riversdale
BY LISA WӦLFL When he was 7 years old, the Rev. Jerome Plummer-Fowler realized that his ancestors had been enslaved….
Lakeland celebrated as city signals restorative justice
By Shreya Vuttaluru The Lineage Percussion trio used innovative instrumental techniques to depict the Lakeland community’s vibrant history…
Championing social justice through art
By CAMILA VELLOSO — Growing up, Monica O. Montgomery felt at home wandering museum galleries. She loved seeing how reverently…
My Two Cents: Safe Haven offers warm shelter for homeless — and warm feelings for its volunteers
By PETE PICHASKE — On a bitterly cold night in late January, a couple of dozen men enjoyed a hot dinner…
Two local pastors traveled to Charlottesville to ‘stand for love’ in face of hate
BY ROSANNA WEAVER — Two local pastors were in Charlottesville, Va., on Aug. 12 to stand with other clergy members…