On Saturday, Nov. 22, Anne Arundel County released an official apology for their role in slavery, and the impact it has had on the community.
Tag: Maryland State Archives
Posted inOPINION
Op-ed: Why charging for land records could make housing less stable
A new Maryland State Archives policy to charge for online access to land records threatens housing stability for vulnerable families—especially older Black homeowners with tangled titles—by creating costly barriers to proving property ownership, despite Governor Moore’s stated commitment to affordable and accessible housing.
Posted inMaryland News
Celebrating American Archives Month: Corey Lewis and the Maryland State Archives’ commitment to preserving history
Corey Lewis, an assistant state archivist at the Maryland State Archives, is dedicated to preserving historical documents and records, collaborating with Afro Charities to ensure that the AFRO Archives are preserved and made accessible to the public.
Posted inCommentary, OPINION, Opinion
Commentary: Classrooms in Baltimore County need more Black teachers
Baltimore County Public Schools must provide a free education to all children in the county, but Black students are often stifled by educator bias, and the school system must prioritize teacher diversity to improve academic achievement, behavior, and college aspirations.