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House Passes Legislation To Remove Maryland Native Roger Taney Bust From US Capitol House Passes Legislation To Remove Maryland Native Roger Taney Bust From US Capitol
House Passes Legislation To Remove Maryland Native Roger Taney Bust From US Capitol Federal officials are one step closer to removing the bust of a US Supreme Court justice with ties to Southern Maryland who found himself on the wrong side of history. The House passed legislation this week to remove the bust of Calvert County native Roger B. Taney, the nation’s fifth chief justice, former Attorney General of Maryland, and controversial Democratic lawmaker most known for writing the now-infamous 1857 Dred Scott decision that ruled African Americans were not citizens. "While the removal of Chief Justice Roger Brooke Taney's bust from the Capitol does not relieve the Congres…

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by Zak Failla
Events
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…

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by David Cifarelli