Celebrating Black History Month
February is Black History Month. The story of this annual celebration began in 1915, half a century after the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United States. It progressed through 1976 when President Gerald Ford officially designated February as Black History Month. Since 1976, every American president has done the same and endorsed a specific theme. In 2023, the theme “Black Resistance,” explores how African Americans have resisted historic and ongoing oppression. Marylanders have played an important role in holding America accountable to its promises of freedom, liberty, and justice for all. Check out the link below that highlights these civil rights heroes. You can celebrate Black History Month with partners such as the Library of Congress, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, and the Smithsonian Institution. Visit the Black History Month webpage for a calendar of events.
23 Civil Rights Heroes From Maryland You Need to Know
Black History Month Webpage
Maryland General Assembly
The 445th session of the Maryland General Assembly is underway in Annapolis. It is a bicameral body comprised of an upper chamber (Maryland State Senate) and a lower chamber (Maryland House of Delegates). The men and women elected to serve in the legislature will consider more than 2,300 pieces of legislation as well as the state’s annual budged during the 90 day session that ends on April 10th. The legislative process works best when all stakeholders are engaged. Use the link below and visit the Maryland General Assembly webpage to learn more about the legislative process, identify your representatives, track legislation, or watch livestream activities in both chambers throughout the legislative session.
Offshore Wind Partnering Forum
Maryland is hosting the International Offshore Wind Partnering Forum (IPF) from March 28-30, 2023 at the Baltimore Convention Center. Hosted by the Business Network for Offshore Wind, this 3-day event connects global leaders and businesses of all sizes across the supply chain. Inclusion is built into Maryland’s offshore wind program, and minority-owned businesses are encouraged to seek opportunities in this new industry. IPF 2023 offers unparalleled networking opportunities and will provide attendees with breaking updates on the offshore wind’s rapid expansion. Scholarships are available to qualified businesses. The schedule of events includes the Central Atlantic Supplier Day on March 28 at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in Baltimore. This supply chain event connects companies to business opportunities throughout the Central Atlantic region.
IPF 2023
IPF Scholarship Information
Central Atlantic Supplier Day
