By Kyle Erway
Baltimore Watchdog Staff Writer
Gov. Larry Hogan issued a proclamation Friday that recognizes February 20 as Civil Rights Heroes Day in the Old-Line State.
Hogan said the day is the first of its kind in Maryland that recognizes the relentless efforts of civil rights and abolition leaders throughout history while simultaneously reaffirming Maryland’s commitment to being a land of opportunity, hope, and justice for every citizen.
“As we commemorate Black History Month, I am proud to honor the lives and legacies of Maryland’s iconic civil rights leaders, including Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, and Thurgood Marshall,” Hogan said.
“It is my hope that we continue to reflect on the countless contributions of these remarkable leaders, and to continuously fight for unity, equality, and justice,” he said.
Saturday marks the anniversary of the death of Douglass, the civil rights leader and abolitionist commonly referred to as the “Father of the Civil Rights Movement.”