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Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture to Hold Remembrance Ceremony on June 24th for African American Remains Despite IMLS Federal Grant Challenges

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 23, 2025 ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum was notified April 8th that its $100,000 grant awarded in FY24 was cancelled by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) following a March 14th federal executive order which dismantled IMLS–the only federal agency dedicated to funding library services–as well as six other agencies. Although  Read the Rest…

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REGISTER NOW to Learn More About the African American Heritage Preservation Program FY26!

Registration is now open for the FY 2026 African American Heritage Preservation Program (AAHPP) Webinars & In-Person Workshops  Administered as a partnership between Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) and the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture (MCAAHC), AAHPP provides grants to assist with the preservation of buildings, sites, or communities of historical and cultural importance  Read the Rest…

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Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum Celebrates Black History Month with ‘Sacred Spaces’ Exhibition and Opening Reception

For Immediate ReleaseJanuary 31, 2025 Annapolis, MD – The Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture (MCAAHC) and the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum (BDTM) invites the public to two significant events celebrating Black History Month, culture, and preservation. The first event will take place on Monday, February 3, 2025. Commissioner Dr. Walter Gill will host the MCAAHC Public Meeting at the  Read the Rest…

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A Post-Election Call to Action

From the Maryland Commission on African American History & Culture January 20, 2025 The Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture (MCAAHC) stands as a sentinel for preserving and advancing African American history and culture in Maryland. The recent outcome of the presidential election prompts us to reaffirm our mission and express concern about  Read the Rest…

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New MCAAHC Leadership for FY2025 Announced 

For Immediate ReleaseJuly 31, 2024  Contact: Jan Lee, Director of Marketing and Communications(410) 216-6185 / jan.lee@maryland.gov New Leadership for FY2025 Announced for the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture Annapolis, MD – The Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture (MCAAHC) is pleased to announce the newly elected leadership of Chair Maya Davis  Read the Rest…

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African American Heritage Preservation Program Announces FY2025 Grant Workshops

Maryland Department of Planning sent this bulletin at 04/11/2024 10:27 AM EDT   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact  David Buck (Cell) 443.463.7139 david.buck@maryland.gov African American Heritage Preservation Program Announces FY2025 Grant Workshops $5 million available for funding capital projects important to the African American experience in Maryland (April 10, 2024) CROWNSVILLE, MD – The Maryland Commission on African  Read the Rest…

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Statement of the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture on the Jacksonville Hate Crime

On Saturday, August 26, our hearts were heavy as we learned about the horrifying act of violence in Jacksonville, Florida. A white supremacist, filled with hate, perpetrated a targeted attack on Black people, ultimately taking three lives before turning the gun on himself. Law enforcement officials’ statements reveal that the assailant held a deep-seated hatred for  Read the Rest…

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Governor Moore Announces Increased Funding for African American Heritage Preservation Program

PRESS RELEASE Published: 4/13/2023 Funding Increased to $5 Million to Fund Capital Projects Important to the African American Experience in Maryland ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Wes Moore today announced increased funding for the African American Heritage Preservation Program. Beginning in FY24, the program will have a new annual appropriation of $5 million, up from $1 million annually.   Read the Rest…

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