MD Lynching Memorial Project
@md-lynch-memorial.bsky.social
We seek to advance the cause of racial reconciliation in Maryland by documenting racial terror lynchings, advocating for public acknowledgement of these murders and working to honor and dignify the lives of the victims.
On this day in 1911, King Johnson was lynched in Brooklyn, part of Anne Arundel County at the time.
Read his full story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/exhibits/sho...
📷: A photograph marking the location of King Johnson's body, identified by The Baltimore Sun.
#mlmp #truthfirst
Read his full story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/exhibits/sho...
📷: A photograph marking the location of King Johnson's body, identified by The Baltimore Sun.
#mlmp #truthfirst
December 25, 2025 at 6:02 PM
On this day in 1911, King Johnson was lynched in Brooklyn, part of Anne Arundel County at the time.
Read his full story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/exhibits/sho...
📷: A photograph marking the location of King Johnson's body, identified by The Baltimore Sun.
#mlmp #truthfirst
Read his full story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/exhibits/sho...
📷: A photograph marking the location of King Johnson's body, identified by The Baltimore Sun.
#mlmp #truthfirst
On this day in 1906, Henry Davis was lynched in Annapolis, Anne Arundel County.
Read his full story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/exhibits/sho...
📷: An article from the Evening Capital describing posts cards created from photographs of Henry Davis' body.
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Read his full story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/exhibits/sho...
📷: An article from the Evening Capital describing posts cards created from photographs of Henry Davis' body.
#mlmp #truthfirst
December 21, 2025 at 5:17 PM
On this day in 1906, Henry Davis was lynched in Annapolis, Anne Arundel County.
Read his full story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/exhibits/sho...
📷: An article from the Evening Capital describing posts cards created from photographs of Henry Davis' body.
#mlmp #truthfirst
Read his full story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/exhibits/sho...
📷: An article from the Evening Capital describing posts cards created from photographs of Henry Davis' body.
#mlmp #truthfirst
Good press about the Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission's final report: www.baltimoresun.com/2025/12/18/l...
The work of the MLTRC was made possible by MLMP-affiliated county coalitions, organizations, communities, researchers, and volunteers.
The work of the MLTRC was made possible by MLMP-affiliated county coalitions, organizations, communities, researchers, and volunteers.
Report calls for acknowledging Maryland’s lynching history — and offering up to $100,000 to victims’ descendants
A report produced by a commission established to investigate the history of lynchings in Maryland urges leaders to acknowledge their parts in the acts of racial terror committed during the 19th and…
www.baltimoresun.com
December 19, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Good press about the Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission's final report: www.baltimoresun.com/2025/12/18/l...
The work of the MLTRC was made possible by MLMP-affiliated county coalitions, organizations, communities, researchers, and volunteers.
The work of the MLTRC was made possible by MLMP-affiliated county coalitions, organizations, communities, researchers, and volunteers.
The MLMP congratulates @jpenamelnyk on her election as Speaker of the MD House of Delegates. A supporter of MLMP, she and VP Dr.Creary wrote HB307 est. MLTRC, the only state-sponsored effort in the US to address the history of racial terror lynching. Final report msa.maryland.gov/lynching-tru...
December 17, 2025 at 7:52 PM
The MLMP congratulates @jpenamelnyk on her election as Speaker of the MD House of Delegates. A supporter of MLMP, she and VP Dr.Creary wrote HB307 est. MLTRC, the only state-sponsored effort in the US to address the history of racial terror lynching. Final report msa.maryland.gov/lynching-tru...
Prince George’s County Lynching Memorial Project 2026 Racial Justice Essay and Creative Arts Contest is accepting submissions. Submissions close on February 28, 2026. For more information and how to apply go to: bit.ly/RJCAC
December 9, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Prince George’s County Lynching Memorial Project 2026 Racial Justice Essay and Creative Arts Contest is accepting submissions. Submissions close on February 28, 2026. For more information and how to apply go to: bit.ly/RJCAC
MLMP's deep relationships with local communities are the foundation of our year-round work. Please consider making a gift today--we can fulfill the promise of achieving racial justice by telling & remembering our history. Donate here ~ thank you: bit.ly/44SPdii
December 5, 2025 at 5:15 PM
MLMP's deep relationships with local communities are the foundation of our year-round work. Please consider making a gift today--we can fulfill the promise of achieving racial justice by telling & remembering our history. Donate here ~ thank you: bit.ly/44SPdii
On this day in 1931, a man whose name is unknown was lynched in Salisbury, Wicomico Co.
In honor of the many victims of racial terror lynchings whose names were erased from history.
Read his story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/items/show/85
📷: Front page of the Afro-American.
In honor of the many victims of racial terror lynchings whose names were erased from history.
Read his story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/items/show/85
📷: Front page of the Afro-American.
December 4, 2025 at 4:46 PM
On this day in 1931, a man whose name is unknown was lynched in Salisbury, Wicomico Co.
In honor of the many victims of racial terror lynchings whose names were erased from history.
Read his story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/items/show/85
📷: Front page of the Afro-American.
In honor of the many victims of racial terror lynchings whose names were erased from history.
Read his story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/items/show/85
📷: Front page of the Afro-American.
On this day in 1931, Matthew Williams was lynched in
Salisbury, Wicomico County.
Read his full story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/collections/...
📷: M. Williams' death certificate. Learn more about M. Williams in the book "The Silent Shore" by Charles L. Chavis, Jr.
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Salisbury, Wicomico County.
Read his full story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/collections/...
📷: M. Williams' death certificate. Learn more about M. Williams in the book "The Silent Shore" by Charles L. Chavis, Jr.
#mlmp
December 4, 2025 at 4:40 PM
On this day in 1931, Matthew Williams was lynched in
Salisbury, Wicomico County.
Read his full story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/collections/...
📷: M. Williams' death certificate. Learn more about M. Williams in the book "The Silent Shore" by Charles L. Chavis, Jr.
#mlmp
Salisbury, Wicomico County.
Read his full story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/collections/...
📷: M. Williams' death certificate. Learn more about M. Williams in the book "The Silent Shore" by Charles L. Chavis, Jr.
#mlmp
On this day in 1884, George Briscoe was lynched in Jacobsville, Anne Arundel County.
Read his full story in our archive: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/collections/...
📷: George Briscoe was lynched around the location of this sign on the west bank of the Magothy River Bridge in Jacobsville.
Read his full story in our archive: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/collections/...
📷: George Briscoe was lynched around the location of this sign on the west bank of the Magothy River Bridge in Jacobsville.
November 26, 2025 at 7:24 PM
On this day in 1884, George Briscoe was lynched in Jacobsville, Anne Arundel County.
Read his full story in our archive: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/collections/...
📷: George Briscoe was lynched around the location of this sign on the west bank of the Magothy River Bridge in Jacobsville.
Read his full story in our archive: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/collections/...
📷: George Briscoe was lynched around the location of this sign on the west bank of the Magothy River Bridge in Jacobsville.
On this day in 1887 John H. Biggus was lynched in Frederick, Frederick Co.
Read his full story in our archive: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/collections/...
📷: An 1875 photo of the Frederick Co. jail, where J. Biggus was seized and killed.
Photo credit: Chris Haugh, Mount Olivet Cemetery website.
Read his full story in our archive: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/collections/...
📷: An 1875 photo of the Frederick Co. jail, where J. Biggus was seized and killed.
Photo credit: Chris Haugh, Mount Olivet Cemetery website.
November 23, 2025 at 5:10 PM
On this day in 1887 John H. Biggus was lynched in Frederick, Frederick Co.
Read his full story in our archive: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/collections/...
📷: An 1875 photo of the Frederick Co. jail, where J. Biggus was seized and killed.
Photo credit: Chris Haugh, Mount Olivet Cemetery website.
Read his full story in our archive: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/collections/...
📷: An 1875 photo of the Frederick Co. jail, where J. Biggus was seized and killed.
Photo credit: Chris Haugh, Mount Olivet Cemetery website.
“The Trumpified Department of Homeland Security might have wanted the US Coast Guard to officially downgrade the noose as a symbol of hatred and terror, but the MLMP holds it up to the bright light of honest history.” open.substack.com/pub/danrodri...
The noose will forever be a symbol of racial terror in America
Despite Trumpian efforts to erase or downgrade the worst aspects of our history, Maryland confronts it, soon with music of remembrance.
open.substack.com
November 21, 2025 at 12:48 PM
“The Trumpified Department of Homeland Security might have wanted the US Coast Guard to officially downgrade the noose as a symbol of hatred and terror, but the MLMP holds it up to the bright light of honest history.” open.substack.com/pub/danrodri...
On Nov 23, the birthday of Mamie Till-Mobley, we carry forward Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley in a teach-in live via Zoom. The event concludes with an announcement by the Emmett Till Interpretive Center.
FREE+VIRTUAL on Nov 23 at 1pm ET. Info bit.ly/4oNjjvv
FREE+VIRTUAL on Nov 23 at 1pm ET. Info bit.ly/4oNjjvv
November 20, 2025 at 4:25 AM
On Nov 23, the birthday of Mamie Till-Mobley, we carry forward Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley in a teach-in live via Zoom. The event concludes with an announcement by the Emmett Till Interpretive Center.
FREE+VIRTUAL on Nov 23 at 1pm ET. Info bit.ly/4oNjjvv
FREE+VIRTUAL on Nov 23 at 1pm ET. Info bit.ly/4oNjjvv
130 years ago today, James Bowens was lynched in Frederick, Frederick County.
Read his full story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/collections/...
📷: A historic map showing a portion of Jefferson Pike, along which Bowens was lynched. It remains a key roadway today.
#mlmp #truthfirst
Read his full story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/collections/...
📷: A historic map showing a portion of Jefferson Pike, along which Bowens was lynched. It remains a key roadway today.
#mlmp #truthfirst
November 17, 2025 at 4:35 PM
130 years ago today, James Bowens was lynched in Frederick, Frederick County.
Read his full story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/collections/...
📷: A historic map showing a portion of Jefferson Pike, along which Bowens was lynched. It remains a key roadway today.
#mlmp #truthfirst
Read his full story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/collections/...
📷: A historic map showing a portion of Jefferson Pike, along which Bowens was lynched. It remains a key roadway today.
#mlmp #truthfirst
We remember those who served for their country to return home to racial injustices, violence and sometimes death.
Lt. Walter Manning, Baltimore-born overcame extraordinary hardships to become a Tuskegee Airman. View the Lt. Manning's story: bit.ly/MLMPLtManning
Lt. Walter Manning, Baltimore-born overcame extraordinary hardships to become a Tuskegee Airman. View the Lt. Manning's story: bit.ly/MLMPLtManning
November 11, 2025 at 3:47 PM
We remember those who served for their country to return home to racial injustices, violence and sometimes death.
Lt. Walter Manning, Baltimore-born overcame extraordinary hardships to become a Tuskegee Airman. View the Lt. Manning's story: bit.ly/MLMPLtManning
Lt. Walter Manning, Baltimore-born overcame extraordinary hardships to become a Tuskegee Airman. View the Lt. Manning's story: bit.ly/MLMPLtManning
FREE VIRTUAL EVENT
Sunday, November, 23 ~ 1:00 - 5:00pm ET
Join as we partner with the Emmett Till Interpretive Center and the Institute for Common Power to bring you a teach-in honoring the memories of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley.
Register www.eventbrite.com/e/truth-purp...
Sunday, November, 23 ~ 1:00 - 5:00pm ET
Join as we partner with the Emmett Till Interpretive Center and the Institute for Common Power to bring you a teach-in honoring the memories of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley.
Register www.eventbrite.com/e/truth-purp...
November 10, 2025 at 5:28 PM
FREE VIRTUAL EVENT
Sunday, November, 23 ~ 1:00 - 5:00pm ET
Join as we partner with the Emmett Till Interpretive Center and the Institute for Common Power to bring you a teach-in honoring the memories of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley.
Register www.eventbrite.com/e/truth-purp...
Sunday, November, 23 ~ 1:00 - 5:00pm ET
Join as we partner with the Emmett Till Interpretive Center and the Institute for Common Power to bring you a teach-in honoring the memories of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley.
Register www.eventbrite.com/e/truth-purp...
"This moment calls for our places and spaces to be both." ~Dr. Kalima Young, 8th Annual "Lynching in Maryland" Conference
#mdlynchingmemorialproject #mlmp #truthfirst #maryland #marylandhistory #blacklivesmatter #equaljusticeinitiative
#mdlynchingmemorialproject #mlmp #truthfirst #maryland #marylandhistory #blacklivesmatter #equaljusticeinitiative
November 3, 2025 at 8:07 PM
"This moment calls for our places and spaces to be both." ~Dr. Kalima Young, 8th Annual "Lynching in Maryland" Conference
#mdlynchingmemorialproject #mlmp #truthfirst #maryland #marylandhistory #blacklivesmatter #equaljusticeinitiative
#mdlynchingmemorialproject #mlmp #truthfirst #maryland #marylandhistory #blacklivesmatter #equaljusticeinitiative
On this day in 1862, Jim Wilson was lynched in Oakland/Denton, Caroline County.
Read his full story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/collections/...
📷 View of the Choptank River. Wilson's body was desecrated along these riverbanks.
Photo: AMK1211, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Read his full story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/collections/...
📷 View of the Choptank River. Wilson's body was desecrated along these riverbanks.
Photo: AMK1211, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
November 1, 2025 at 5:18 PM
On this day in 1862, Jim Wilson was lynched in Oakland/Denton, Caroline County.
Read his full story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/collections/...
📷 View of the Choptank River. Wilson's body was desecrated along these riverbanks.
Photo: AMK1211, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Read his full story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/collections/...
📷 View of the Choptank River. Wilson's body was desecrated along these riverbanks.
Photo: AMK1211, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
FREE VIRTUAL EVENT
Sunday, Nov 23 at 1:00-5:00pm ET
Join us as we partner with the Emmett Till Interpretive Center and the Institute for Common Power to bring you a teaching, honoring the memories of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley.
Register Here: www.eventbrite.com/e/truth-purp...
Sunday, Nov 23 at 1:00-5:00pm ET
Join us as we partner with the Emmett Till Interpretive Center and the Institute for Common Power to bring you a teaching, honoring the memories of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley.
Register Here: www.eventbrite.com/e/truth-purp...
October 31, 2025 at 8:16 PM
FREE VIRTUAL EVENT
Sunday, Nov 23 at 1:00-5:00pm ET
Join us as we partner with the Emmett Till Interpretive Center and the Institute for Common Power to bring you a teaching, honoring the memories of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley.
Register Here: www.eventbrite.com/e/truth-purp...
Sunday, Nov 23 at 1:00-5:00pm ET
Join us as we partner with the Emmett Till Interpretive Center and the Institute for Common Power to bring you a teaching, honoring the memories of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley.
Register Here: www.eventbrite.com/e/truth-purp...
As expected, the 8th Annual MLMP Conference opened our hearts and minds through powerful, thought-provoking, and inspiring presentations and discussions with experts, thought leaders, and artists.
Many thanks to all for your engagement.
#mlmp #truthfirst #maryland #blm #blackhistorymatters #eji
Many thanks to all for your engagement.
#mlmp #truthfirst #maryland #blm #blackhistorymatters #eji
October 27, 2025 at 5:59 PM
As expected, the 8th Annual MLMP Conference opened our hearts and minds through powerful, thought-provoking, and inspiring presentations and discussions with experts, thought leaders, and artists.
Many thanks to all for your engagement.
#mlmp #truthfirst #maryland #blm #blackhistorymatters #eji
Many thanks to all for your engagement.
#mlmp #truthfirst #maryland #blm #blackhistorymatters #eji
For detailed conference schedule, speaker bios, and registration visit: bit.ly/MLMP-2025-Conf
#mdlynchingmemorialproject #mlmp #truthfirst #LynchingInMarylandConference #maryland #marylandhistory #blacklivesmatter #equaljusticeinitiative
#mdlynchingmemorialproject #mlmp #truthfirst #LynchingInMarylandConference #maryland #marylandhistory #blacklivesmatter #equaljusticeinitiative
October 23, 2025 at 6:50 PM
For detailed conference schedule, speaker bios, and registration visit: bit.ly/MLMP-2025-Conf
#mdlynchingmemorialproject #mlmp #truthfirst #LynchingInMarylandConference #maryland #marylandhistory #blacklivesmatter #equaljusticeinitiative
#mdlynchingmemorialproject #mlmp #truthfirst #LynchingInMarylandConference #maryland #marylandhistory #blacklivesmatter #equaljusticeinitiative
On this day in 1894, Stephen Williams was lynched in Upper Marlboro, Prince George's County.
Read his full story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/exhibits/sho...
📷: A Baltimore Sun article describing Stephen Williams' lynching.
#mlmp #truthfirst #maryland #blackhistorymatters #eji
Read his full story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/exhibits/sho...
📷: A Baltimore Sun article describing Stephen Williams' lynching.
#mlmp #truthfirst #maryland #blackhistorymatters #eji
October 20, 2025 at 3:21 PM
On this day in 1894, Stephen Williams was lynched in Upper Marlboro, Prince George's County.
Read his full story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/exhibits/sho...
📷: A Baltimore Sun article describing Stephen Williams' lynching.
#mlmp #truthfirst #maryland #blackhistorymatters #eji
Read his full story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/exhibits/sho...
📷: A Baltimore Sun article describing Stephen Williams' lynching.
#mlmp #truthfirst #maryland #blackhistorymatters #eji
On this day in 1933, George Armwood was lynched in Princess Anne, Somerset County.
Read his full story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/exhibits/sho...
📷: A photo of George Armwood escorted by law enforcement shortly before his was lynched (AFRO).
#mlmp #truthfirst #maryland
Read his full story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/exhibits/sho...
📷: A photo of George Armwood escorted by law enforcement shortly before his was lynched (AFRO).
#mlmp #truthfirst #maryland
October 18, 2025 at 6:41 PM
On this day in 1933, George Armwood was lynched in Princess Anne, Somerset County.
Read his full story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/exhibits/sho...
📷: A photo of George Armwood escorted by law enforcement shortly before his was lynched (AFRO).
#mlmp #truthfirst #maryland
Read his full story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/exhibits/sho...
📷: A photo of George Armwood escorted by law enforcement shortly before his was lynched (AFRO).
#mlmp #truthfirst #maryland
The "Lynching in Maryland" Conference returns on Oct 25.
Event is open to the public and of interest to members of communities; to local/state leaders; and to advocates, educators, students, researchers, policymakers, and journalists. Detailed info and registration visit bit.ly/MLMP-2025-Conf
Event is open to the public and of interest to members of communities; to local/state leaders; and to advocates, educators, students, researchers, policymakers, and journalists. Detailed info and registration visit bit.ly/MLMP-2025-Conf
October 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The "Lynching in Maryland" Conference returns on Oct 25.
Event is open to the public and of interest to members of communities; to local/state leaders; and to advocates, educators, students, researchers, policymakers, and journalists. Detailed info and registration visit bit.ly/MLMP-2025-Conf
Event is open to the public and of interest to members of communities; to local/state leaders; and to advocates, educators, students, researchers, policymakers, and journalists. Detailed info and registration visit bit.ly/MLMP-2025-Conf
On this day in 1869, Thomas Juricks was lynched in Piscataway, Prince George's County.
Read his full story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/exhibits/sho...
📷: An article on Thomas Jurick's lynching on the front page of The New Republican.
#mlmp #truthfirst #pgclmp #maryland
Read his full story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/exhibits/sho...
📷: An article on Thomas Jurick's lynching on the front page of The New Republican.
#mlmp #truthfirst #pgclmp #maryland
October 12, 2025 at 2:16 PM
On this day in 1869, Thomas Juricks was lynched in Piscataway, Prince George's County.
Read his full story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/exhibits/sho...
📷: An article on Thomas Jurick's lynching on the front page of The New Republican.
#mlmp #truthfirst #pgclmp #maryland
Read his full story in our archives: mdlynchingmemorial.omeka.net/exhibits/sho...
📷: An article on Thomas Jurick's lynching on the front page of The New Republican.
#mlmp #truthfirst #pgclmp #maryland