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Memorial to Those Enslaved and Freed

Baltimore's McDonogh School Debuts 'Memorial To Those Enslaved And Freed' Baltimore's McDonogh School Debuts 'Memorial To Those Enslaved And Freed'
Baltimore's McDonogh School Debuts 'Memorial To Those Enslaved And Freed' The McDonogh School in Ownings Mills was planning a memorial to recognize and honor the enslaved people of John McDonogh for almost two years. Last week, that plan officially solidified with the school's "Memorial to Those Enslaved and Freed" dedication ceremony held on Tuesday, April 18.  Students, faculty, trustees and guests were ushered into the ceremony with traditional African drums and addressed by several keynote speakers to mark the historic moment.  “This is a significant occasion in our School’s history," said Head of School Dave Farace ‘87. "It is the culmination of one journe…