Maryland Day – Verda Welcome: A Person of Principle

Before there was Kamala Harrisor Shirley Chisolm on the national political scene,there were local and state political black female leaders paving the way. Meet Maryland State Senator Verda Freeman Welcome, the second black woman to be elected to a state senate in the early 1950’s.

Hear Senator Welcome, portrayed by Janice the Griot, champion for laws to eradicate racism in the schools, places of work, public accommodations, and interracial relationships in this virtual program. Presented in Partnership with the Reginald F. Lewis Museum.

Also, partnering with Annapolis Pride and hosting an event with Dr. Chris Mielke.