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"In Freedom's Name" Panel Discussion: Honoring Maryland's Black Servicemembers

Special Event

2022-07-26 18:30:00 2022-07-26 19:30:00 America/New_York "In Freedom's Name" Panel Discussion: Honoring Maryland's Black Servicemembers Learn about the significant contributions of Black Marylanders through military service. Panel discussion featuring curators of the "In Freedom's Name" special exhibit and local leaders in the veterans community. Oxon Hill -

Tuesday, July 26
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2022-07-26 18:30:00 2022-07-26 19:30:00 America/New_York "In Freedom's Name" Panel Discussion: Honoring Maryland's Black Servicemembers Learn about the significant contributions of Black Marylanders through military service. Panel discussion featuring curators of the "In Freedom's Name" special exhibit and local leaders in the veterans community. Oxon Hill -

Learn about the significant contributions of Black Marylanders through military service. Panel discussion featuring curators of the "In Freedom's Name" special exhibit and local leaders in the veterans community.

Featured Guests:

  • The Honorable Mel Franklin, Council Member At-Large, Prince George's County Council
  • Brigadier General Janeen L. Birckhead, Commander, Maryland Army National Guard
  • Dr. James Dula, Prince George's County Office of Veterans Affairs
  • Dr. Glenn T. Johnston, Chair, Public History & Humanities, Stevenson University
  • Shane Warren, Owner, Warren Builds LLC

Sponsored by Warren Builds and Council Member Mel Franklin

View "In Freedom's Name" at the Oxon Hill Branch

"In Freedom’s Name: Maryland's Black Men and Women and their Defense of Liberty” is a touring exhibit that celebrates the military service and sacrifice of Black Marylanders throughout history. The exhibit features 38 panels that include 63 major stories and 245 photographs and images. It explores the stories of Marylanders and Prince Georgians whose courage and service are an inspiration for young people and adults alike.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Speaker or Panel | Discussions | Black Heritage |

TAGS: | Veterans |

Oxon Hill

Phone: 301-839-2400
Branch manager
Melanie Townsend Diggs

Hours
Mon, Jun 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jun 24 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 25 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jun 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 28 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 29 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Tue, Jun 24 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 25 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jun 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 28 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 29 1:00PM to 5:00PM

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Oxon Hill is home of the Sojourner Truth Room and the Speak Your Truth! Oral History Project.

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