Historical Black Bel Air

Historical Black Bel Air The early African-American Residents of Bel Air, MD Many stories have been told about the life and inhabitants of Bel Air, MD.

What has not been told is the African-American presence in Bel Air which dates back almost to the day Aquilla Scott created Scott's Landing or what is now known as Bel Air. The black residents were home owners, hard workers, soldiers, business owners and the like. Bel Air has a proud African-American heritage and the story needs to be told. My upcoming book "A Place Called Home: A Pictoral History of African-Americans in Bel Air" will do just that!

06/17/2026

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has posthumously pardoned 43 people who were imprisoned for helping enslaved people escape to freedom, calling the move an effort to correct a historical wrong ahead of Juneteenth.

Among those pardoned are individuals connected to the Underground Railroad who risked their freedom, and in some cases their lives, to help others reach freedom.

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05/19/2026

NCNW stands with eleven Black women's organizations as we launch 1 Million Black Voters Rising. This campaign is our targeted mobilization of our greatest asset–the Black community's collective power.

We encourage you to join us on Tuesday, May 19, at 7:30 pm ET for the virtual campaign launch, where we will address the Supreme Court's gutting of the John Lewis Voting Rights Act and the ongoing attacks on our freedoms.

Register Here: www. bit.ly/1MBVRLaunch

Forever grateful for your support!  —  Rita (If you know, you know).
05/16/2026

Forever grateful for your support! — Rita (If you know, you know).

05/14/2026

Harford Executive Cassilly Appoints BangTam Miller to Fill School Board Vacancy

Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly has appointed BangTam Miller to fill a vacancy on the school board.

A small business owner and founder and president of the nonprofit 755 Alliance, Inc., Ms. Miller is retired from Harford County Public Schools after a 26-year career, having served as a teacher, assistant principal, and administrator in the school system’s Office of Accountability and Department of Human Resources. She holds a masters’ degree in curriculum and instruction from McDaniel College.

“Bangtam is a successful business owner who has volunteered selflessly through her nonprofit to enhance the quality of life in our community,” County Executive Cassilly said. “Her strong business background, integrity, leadership skills and her deep knowledge of the school system will be an asset to our school board.”

The county executive’s appointments to the school board must be approved by a majority of the Harford County Council. The council recently rejected two qualified appointees, leaving a vacancy at a critical time when the board is choosing a new superintendent to lead the system for the next four years.

“I am disappointed that Council President Vincenti has led the effort to reject two of my prior well-qualified appointees to appease union leaders, making it unnecessarily difficult to get qualified community members to volunteer for public service,” County Executive Cassilly said. “I would like to thank BangTam for her courage in stepping up and I encourage the council to confirm this highly qualified candidate without delay.”

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Happy Mother’s Day to all!  And if you are like me, and your mother is in heaven, remember, your mom wouldn’t want you d...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all! And if you are like me, and your mother is in heaven, remember, your mom wouldn’t want you down here being sad. Instead, celebrate their life, their legacy, their love by being your best self! ❤️

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