The History of White Rock Church: This CMC Production features one of the oldest African-American Churches in the County. White Rock Church tracks its roots back to 1868. Church records show that many of the current parishioners can trace their families back to those founding members. The documentary features interviews with Reverend Douglas Sands and various church members.
The Maryland Lynching Memorial Project reports that 40 Black American victims of racial terror were lynched in Maryland between 1854 and 1950. Lynching victim Townsend Cook was memorialized on June 2, 2021 at 7:00PM, the date of his killing in [ . . . ]
Virginia Harrison, owner of Dressing by Virginia shares her story of being a business owner, Board of Education member and a founding member of Carroll Citizens for Racial Equality. This interview was recorded in partnership with the Historical Society of Carroll County.https://hsccmd.org/
Marjorie Lohnes, shares her thoughts about Civil Rights Activist, Phyllis Scott. This interview was recorded in partnership with the Historical Society of Carroll County.https://hsccmd.org/
Leslie Simmons shares her story of breaking barriers as the first woman to serve as president of Carroll Hospital. This interview was recorded in partnership with the Historical Society of Carroll County.https://hsccmd.org/
Joan Coley, president of two liberal arts colleges including McDaniel College, shares what prepared her to become a leader, what role models she had and the importance of mentoring other women on their way up the ladder. This interview was recorded in partnership with the Historical Society of [ . . . ]
William Hudson Sr. was born in 1922. William attended the colored schoolhouse in 1929 and tells us his memories.
