The Long Civil Rights Movement in Prince George’s County

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By T. Carter Ross Corridor Conversations February 27, 2024

On February 24, 2024, Dr. Dennis A. Doster, Black History Program Manager for the M-NCPPC Black History Program at Abraham Hall, joined Corridor Conversation for a discussion about the history of the Civil Rights Movement in the county and the new Prince George’s County Civil Rights Trail.

Corridor Conversations are organized by Hyattsville Aging in Place, Helping Hands University Park, Neighbors Helping Neighbors College Park, and Explorations on Aging.

Videos from the presentation

“Tales of Belair at Bowie”, Maryland Public Television (PBS)
“1966 50th Anniversary: Relive the Historic Moment”, University of Texas at El Paso (YouTube)

Additional Information

Prince George’s County Civil Rights Trail
University of Maryland Black History Tour
The 1856 Project
“New signs mark county Civil Rights Trail”, College Park Here & Now

Black History Corridor Conversation

T. Carter Ross / About Author

T. Carter Ross is a Hyattsville-based marketing and communications professional. He is active in Hyattsville civic life and in Prince George's County Public Schools.

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