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County Manager Message: Read the April County Manager's Message here and learn more about upcoming events: https://conta.cc/3UjOWPC

I am so proud of the work the Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission (MLTRC) is doing to shed light on buried episodes of racial terrorism in our state’s history while working with communities to create a path towards reconciliation. We just had our first lynching hearing — this one in Frederick County — in over a year, and it was nothing short of phenomenal but please don’t take my word for it. The experts, the descendants, and the community members who testified were profound, passionate, and powerful. Despite the somber topic, witnessing this truth telling felt uplifting and restorative. Please watch the hearing. Please spread the word. Please lift up these voices. I recommend starting at the 39 minute mark for a powerful presentation on the history of lynchings in Frederick County and the circumstances behind the lynchings of James Carroll in 1879, John Biggus in 1887, and James Bowen in 1895. https://lnkd.in/e6d9QTPp Maryland is the first and only state to have a lynching truth and reconciliation commission. I am grateful to serve on it and grateful to live in a state that is unafraid to confront hard truths. We will be holding hearings in every MD county where a documented lynching occurred. If you live in MD, I encourage you to engage in the important work of this groundbreaking commission. We will need your support when we submit our report and recommendations for reconciliation to the MD State legislature. If you live outside of MD, consider petitioning your state legislature to create a commission like this. As always, I am encouraged by the diversity of people who participated in this hearing. Don’t ever let anyone convince you that racial justice is a black versus white issue. There is room for everyone on the side of justice. Onward until victory is won and justice is done. You can keep up with the work of the MLTRC here: https://lnkd.in/eUq4W2gv #blm #blacklivesmatter #truthandreconciliation #historymatters #marylandlynchingtruthandreconciliationcommission #civilrights #socialjustice

Did you attend our inaugural Race & Justice in the South West Conference? If you missed it, read our blog for key highlights and a breakdown of the day. The full report summary will be available soon. Read the full blog here ➡️ https://ow.ly/ku8U50PThyy #RaceJusticeConference #AccessToJustice

🤝 In a new article for TheMJ, Chair of our Board, Keith Fraser, sets out the arguments for collaboration between local authorities and the police to achieve improved outcomes for communities and better use of resources. 🚔 Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/eNyPF8vU

Curious about #publicpolicy in the State of Indiana? Find out who your legislators are at: https://lnkd.in/gQV6qnCx Get to know your elected officials because they are the people making policy decisions on our behalf. #themoreyouknow

📣 The 4️⃣th #FermiEU #newsletter is out!   🔎 Learn more about Project Updates and recent Events! 👀 Have a look at the latest articles on the blog ⏹ NEWS & INFORMATION on the next Events 🗓 The forth General Assembly of the #FermiEU consortium on 21 March is coming!   👉 Read more: https://lnkd.in/eQQjsp4U

Such an attack represents a critical incident, which may cause significant psychological crisis for some of those who experienced it. in such circumstances, timely and effective #crisisintervention and #activemonitoring are vital. #criticalincident #trauma #stress

Have Your Voices Heard: Send in Your Conference Resolutions If you have a topic to improve local government and address an issue impacting local governance, submit a Conference Resolution for consideration at this year’s Annual Conference. Any elected officials currently in municipal office, municipal professionals, and members of the League’s 21 Affiliate groups can send in a resolution, which is then reviewed by League staff. For more on this process, and submission deadlines, read the League's latest News Flash: https://lnkd.in/esnzMF2a #NJLeague23

Today we're talking about who will serve if the President and Vice President can no longer serve, the Speaker of the House. Do you know the name of the 56th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eYt4-yPw #GreenSpiegelUS #PreparingForTheOath #SpeakerOfTheHouse #USNaturalizationTest