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Communicate! Record. Videotape racial attacks. Improve #princegeorges #pgcounty

Communicate! Record. If something like what is portrayed in this video (link goes to article but ebedded video should be below) happens in Prince George's County, please let us know. Comment to...

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WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 2 PM EST TUESDAY

You may have thought last night and today was bad (Pepco reported 6,143 outages in Prince George’s this morning),but worse is reported to be coming:.WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 2 PM...

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Is one month for black history enough? Are you white? Watch this movie! Share.

How did the Irish and German become "white"? Do you think about yourself as white if you check "white" on surveys? Do you think about your race?---See: News about Racial Issues in Prince George's Co....

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"Broken on All Sides" film & discussion Fri. 7 - 9:30 PM Burke, VA

Friday, January 24 2014, 7 – 9:30 pmACCOTINK UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH’SFriday Night Film Series Presents: BROKEN ON ALL SIDESBroken On All Sides is a documentary that centers around the theory put...

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Learning about ancestry and connecting with family members of different...

One way to strike out against racial prejudice is not only to learn our histories, but also to identify as or with another race as close as family.Three such women who've done that spoke at a special...

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Who will represent you in your district? #pgcounty

The State of Maryland will have its Primary Election on 24th of June this year and the filing deadline is February 25th. Most of the elected officials do not advertise elections nor recruit good...

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Black History beyond Black History Month #princegeorges

AFRO-AMERICAN HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, INC.PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY MARYLAND CHAPTER2014 Tentative Calendar of EventsDate - Event/Location - Speaker/ParticipantsMarch 11Harmony Hall Regional...

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A Dialog on Race and Ethnicity on March 14, 2014 in Camp Springs

ADORE Discussion with Optional PotluckMarch 14 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pmIn the ADORE (A Dialogue on Race and Ethnicity) forum at Davies Memorial UU Church, race relations are discussed  and the American way...

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Prince George's Co. State Legislators meeting on schools, public defender,...

The Prince George’s County House Delegation will meet tomorrow at 10 a.m. to hear a presentation and consider at least one bill. The meeting will be in Room 150 in the House office building in...

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Diversity benefits & working well in #princegeorges

Prince George's Suite is running Prince Georgian of the Week series. Each is proud to live here, often citing its diversity. The latest, Danielle Basilio, says, “Prince George’s County epitomizes...

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[Not] Driving while Black [President] #race #africanamerican

Most people understand what "Driving while black" means and if you don't you probably aren't black or don't know anyone well who is. I understand that this experience hasn't changed much in the last 5...

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Pro Bono Services Day April 26

Saturday, April 26, 2014Pro Bono Services DayInformation WorkshopOxon Hill Library6200 Oxon Hill RoadOxon Hill, MD  20745SPONSORED BY:Prince George's County, NAACP In Partnership withCommunity Legal...

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Two more events on April 26 - many community service choices on that day!

Christmas in April takes place on April 26. It brings together over 3,500 volunteers annually to rehabilitate low-income homes. This neighbor helping neighbor effort culminates in our Annual Event Day,...

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Prince George’s African American Museum and Cultural Center Needs Your Help...

Prince George’s African American Museum and Cultural Center Needs Your Help and Your Voice at The County Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program Hearings on April 29 and May 5.The Prince...

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Free Cultural Arts Expo

Please Join Delegate Melony G. Griffith ForThe 2014Cultural ArtsEXPOCome experience Cultural Arts for you and your Family, Group & CommunityFree AdmissionApril 26, 20149:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.Doors...

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Plant Swap & Sale - SATURDAY, April 26th 9-1

Black Swamp’s 5th AnnualPlant Swap & Sale Grow It Fest!    Bring labeled plants to swap for other annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables, shrubs, trees, bulbs, seeds, farm and garden stuff. Plus -...

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EDUCATION SYMPOSIUM on SCHOOL BOARD ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES May 24

SAVE THE DATE!Saturday, May 248507 Oxon Hill Road, Fort Washington, MDCITIZENS FOR AN ELECTED BOARD PRESENTS THE FOURTHPrince George’s CountyEDUCATION SYMPOSIUMonSCHOOL BOARD ROLES &...

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Working Women’s Issues Forum - Candidates for Upcoming Election - May 14

Coalition of Labor Union Women: Moving the Working Women’s Agenda ForwardPresentsWorking Women’s Issues ForumWednesdayMay 14, 20146:30 – 8:30 pmOxon Hill Library6200 Oxon Hill RoadOxon Hill, MD...

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EDUCATION SYMPOSIUM Discount Through PayPal - $25 includes meal & documents...

4th Prince George’s CountyEDUCATION SYMPOSIUMon theROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OFSCHOOL BOARD MEMBERSA Comprehensive Inside View of How our School System is GovernedSaturday, May 248507 Oxon Hill Road,...

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Register to vote by June 3rd in Maryland!

Did you know June 3rd is the last day to register to vote in the June 24th primary? Let your friends, families, and neighbors know to register by next Tuesday, June 3rd in order to participate in the...

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Happy in Prince George's County Parks!

Love this! It represents how I feel living here!

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Early Voting Started Today, Where to Vote, Reading That Helps

Voting in the primary is where major decisions about who leads our governments and makes our laws.NOTE: Some "sample ballots" are not real ballots, but are tools for parties to solicit your vote. For...

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Youth Empowerment Summit June 24 & Town Hall Meeting on Public Safety on July 1

Anwan ‘Big G’ Glover to Moderate Youth Discussion on Making the Right Decisions and Conflict Resolution.The Department of Family Services, Children, Youth and Families Division will host a free,...

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Prince George's County to require carbon monoxide detectors starting July 1...

Prince George's to require carbon monoxide detectors starting July 1 (from the Washington Post)Homes with gas service, an attached garage or fire place must have detectors starting July 1.BY LYNH BUI...

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Food for Children at Schools & Community Centers

From Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS)Now through August 1, Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) will provide free and nutritious breakfast and lunch for all children ages 18 and...

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Multiculturalism in Education #pgcps

Starting on page 34 in this online magazine, Living Education eMagazine, is a wonderful article “Teaching and Celebrating Diversity in Schools: My Experience as a Teacher and Researcher in Prince...

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"Finding African Americans in Historic Newspapers" Special Presentation in...

This was shared from AAHGS, Proince George's County Chapter:The event, sponsored by five AAHGS Chapters, will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., on Saturday, September 20, 2014, at the Suitland...

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Free Dental Clinic at University of Maryland - Preregistration Day

Many people throughout the U.S. have no dental insurance. If you can't afford to pay for insurance, there's a very good chance you can't afford dental care. Infections in your mouth can affect vital...

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“My Journey From Indifference to Consciousness of Racial Inequality"

Lynda and Rusty Vaughn, members of Coming to the Table who are descendants of African slaves, slave traders, slaveholders and those whose family fortunes relied on slavery, will be speaking about their...

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Do we need a national discussion on race? How about one right here?...

Almost every day we see something on the internet now. Still do we all see it the same?Last week the Washington Post ran this story: When white friends don’t believe what blacks go through, they’re not...

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Moving Beyond Ferguson: Know Your Rights Community Forum

From NAACP Prince George's County, Maryland Branch:On October 2, a coalition of groups will invite parents, youth, adults and community leaders to be a part of a training and discussion, "Moving Beyond...

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Voting and Voting Issues in #PrinceGeorges #Maryland

I see from my statistics that people are searching on election and voting issues. Since early elections are over,  I haven't had time to post much recently, but this is very important. EVERY GOOD...

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Genealogist? Found slavery / slave trade in your history? Consider...

On Dec. 6, Saturday 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM, the Washington Area is having a Coming To The Table gathering - Coming to the Table provides leadership, resources and a supportive environment for all who wish...

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“LINKED BY SLAVERY, COMING TO TERMS WITH THE PAST”

“LINKED BY SLAVERY, COMING TO TERMS WITH THE PAST”WHAT:    Organizing meeting for Coming to The Table for DC areaWhen:     6 December 2014, 11:00-1:30Where:    Davies Memorial Unitarian Universalist...

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Seeking African American families from Prince George’s County who moved here...

This message is from Ark Media:Ark Media is seeking African American families from Prince George’s County, Maryland for a story about the Black Middle Class, as part of a four-hour PBS documentary...

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PBS Series Looking for African Americans in #pgcounty in 1970s

This message is from Ark Media:Ark Media is seeking African American families from Prince George’s County, Maryland for a story about the Black Middle Class, as part of a four-hour PBS documentary...

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Meet Author: "...how an African American boy from the Jim Crow-era South......

 MEET THE AUTHORCongressman James E. Clyburn, 3rd highest-ranking Democrat in the House of Representatives, will discuss his book titled, BLESSED EXPERIENCES, at the Oxon Hill Library, 6200 Oxon Hill...

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President Obama Gives Us Charge & Farewell as PGers Start #PGResist...

President Obama gave us a charge in his final speech, "...you are the best supporters and organizers anyone could hope for, and I will forever be grateful. Because yes, you changed the world.... I am...

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Classism in Services #middleclass #homeservices #thehelp #classism

This blog focusses on Prince George's Co., but this is a problem throughout the United States (I don't know about other countries, but I understand classism is everywhere - would love to hear from...

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Collector's Corner: A Free Conservation Workshop Series at Belair Mansion Museum

The City of Bowie Museums and The Hammond-Harwood House invite you-- Volunteers, Staff, Collectors, Museum Members, and Board Officers --to join ourCollector's Corner: A Free Conservation Workshop...

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School buses get GPS monitors to track their location

Parents won't need to just wonder where their children's bus is now. They'll be able to call the school transportation department to find out where their child's bus is if it's late. See the report in...

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"A Butler in the White House" & Eugene Allen, the actual butler

Prince George's Suite Magazine has a review of the movie, "Lee Daniels' The Butler" called "A Butler in the White House" this week. The bottom line of the review says, "This film is an education and a...

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Our History is More Important Than a Lot of People Know #MarchOnWashington

As I'm watching the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington, I'm remembered about how important history is to us. Our nation's history and our personal history, beside much further back - how it...

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College Fair 4-7 pm TODAY! Sept. 16

From Parents Together for Students Organization, Inc. (PTSO):Top colleges & universities from around the United States will be in Prince George's County, MD on Monday, September 16 from 4-7pm at...

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“Coming To The Table” a new model for talking about race and anti-black racism

Coming to Camp Springs, MD just north of Clinton and east of Ft. Washington. See directions here.“Coming To The Table” – Karen BrananSeptember 29 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 amComing To The Table (CTTT) run by...

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Prince George’s County, Maryland Chapter and Members Received AAHGS National...

Recently, the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS), Inc. bestowed the Chapter of the Year Award to the AAHGS-Prince George’s County, Maryland Chapter (AAHGS-PGCM) at the Society’s...

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Dialog on Race & Ethnicity to discuss PBS programming

This Fri. night's discussion will include the topics addressed in the PBS series: The African Americans. There's a short video of one part here.A Dialog on Race and Ethnicity (ADORE) - Optional potluck...

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A Children's Sabbath Service: Creating Safer Communities for Our Children

The Real Life Resource Center, Inc. and Hunter Memorial IMPACT Youth Ministry presentsA Children's Sabbath Service: Creating Safer Communities for Our ChildrenSunday, November 24, 2013 11:00 a.m. -...

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Health Insurance Market Place Enrollment Event

Health Insurance Market Place Enrollment Event(To Access Quality, Affordable Health Coverage)Where: Prince George’s Community College301 Largo RoadLargo Maryland 20774Rooms: Largo Student Center, 2nd...

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Guide to Antiracism in Prince George's County and the world

Here's a great interview Ibram X. Kendi on the solution for America's "metastatic" racism. He will be speaking at Prince George's Community College on April 3; here is the flyer and you can purchase...

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