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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 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jun 03 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 04 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jun 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 07 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 08 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Mon, Jun 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jun 03 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 04 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jun 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 07 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 08 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

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

Upcoming events

Mon, Jun 02, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Author Room

Cancelled
Tue, Jun 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Wed, Jun 04, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lecture Hall,Small Meeting Room

Wed, Jun 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Meeting Room

Wed, Jun 04, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Thu, Jun 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Foundry

Thu, Jun 05, 11:15am - 11:45am

Sat, Jun 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Mon, Jun 09, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Author Room

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Tue, Jun 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Wed, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lecture Hall

Wed, Jun 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Meeting Room

Wed, Jun 11, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Thu, Jun 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Small Meeting Room

Fri, Jun 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Small Meeting Room
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Sat, Jun 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Mon, Jun 16, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Author Room

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Tue, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Wed, Jun 18, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Wed, Jun 18, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Small Meeting Room

Sat, Jun 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Mon, Jun 23, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Author Room

Mon, Jun 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Meeting Room
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Tue, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Meeting Room
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Cancelled
Tue, Jun 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Wed, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Meeting Room
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Wed, Jun 25, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Thu, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Foundry

Thu, Jun 26, 11:15am - 11:45am

Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Thu, Jun 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Meeting Room
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Thu, Jun 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Foundry

Fri, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Foundry

Sat, Jun 28, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Sat, Jun 28, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Mon, Jun 30, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Author Room

Cancelled
Tue, Jul 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Wed, Jul 02, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Foundry

Wed, Jul 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Small Meeting Room