UPCOMING IMPORTANT SOCIAL JUSTICE DATES REGARDING ANNAPOLIS STATE SESSION

February 9:  SURJ Baltimore Anti Racists Legislative Agenda Day.

SURJ Baltimore - Showing Up for Racial Justice - will host a day of education, planning, and action for the 2020 Maryland legislative session. For more information, go to their website.


February 19: Maryland Catholic Conference Virtual Catholic Day of Action..

This will be the first virtual Catholic Day of Action. It is meant to encourage Catholics in Maryland to join together to send messages, make phone call, and take action on state issues. Read about this.


February 19: Maryland Affordable Housing Coalition 2020 Housing Day.

Coalition members will meet in Annapolis to learn about important legislative initiatives, network with other housing professionals, and tell legislators that rental housing is important and needs strengthening. Read more on the Coalition's website.


February 21: 2020 Human Rights Day in Annapolis

The Maryland Association of Human Relations/Human Rights Agencies (MAHRA) invites you to join us for the annual MAHRA 2020 Human Rights Day in Annapolis! This yearly gathering of leaders and advocates passionate about human and civil rights is free and open to the public. The day will feature advocacy updates, check-ins from Senators and Delegates, panel discussions, and dynamic speakers. The Day will be from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Miller Senate Office Building – West 1, 11 Bladen Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. Note that a valid ID is needed to enter the building. Questions? Please contact Spencer Dove, Executive Associate at the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR) at spencer.dove@maryland.gov or 410-767-8576. Register here to learn more.


Sources of Information: Beyond the Boundaries, January 31, 2020; MCCR email, February 10, 2020.