Holiday premiered “Strange Fruit” in 1939, at the height of Jim Crow, the laws that enforced racial separation in America from 1877 to the mid-1960s.
National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom adds four Maryland sites
With the collaboration of historians and state agencies, four new locations have been added to the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom bringing Maryland’s total to over 90 designated listings.
Our new database expands the scope of ‘Printing Hate’
The new database \includes historic examples from nearly 70 additional newspapers that featured racist and harmful coverage of the deaths of a lynching victim in their local coverage. All of the papers in the database are still published today in some form.
Diversity among Big Ten head coaches
Head Coaches Mike Locksley and Marisa Moseley reflect on their experiences as Black head coaches in the Big Ten, and Commissioner Kevin Warren shares his insight on how he feels the conference is faring in its diversity numbers.
Opening up University of Maryland police logs
This online dashboard scrapes the University of Maryland Police Department’s website every morning and aggregates data from the arrest logs into one source. You can explore patterns by year, incident type and race.
Greenbelt passes a referendum to study possible reparations for Black and Native American residents
Greenbelt, MD – Greenbelt Council passes a historic referendum that will study possible reparations for its African American and Native American residents. Voted on by the residents, the city council will create a 21-person commission to review the reparation tactic.
‘Streeteries’ in Montgomery County will remain at least through March
Bethesda, MD- Montgomery County’s shared street initiative will continue to offer spaces for residents to dine and bike outdoors at least through the spring. County officials say this extension is crucial in offering residents an opportunity to come together in…
Montgomery county business managers conflicted as the mask mandate lift is extended
Rockville, MD – Montgomery county extended the lift of its indoor mask mandate but the decision might be temporary. The uncertainty has caused some confusion and concern, especially among people who have businesses to run. The mandate might be reinstated…
Sugar skulls, pictures and orange flowers: Mexican Catholics celebrate Day of the Dead
Baltimore-To commemorate Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, Mexican Catholics display colorful altars to celebrate the lives of their loved ones. This tradition is celebrated primarily in Mexico, but it has extended to various parts across the…