A Century of Black History: Commission on Remembrance & Reconciliation

Commission on Remembrance and Reconciliation (Montgomery County) · February 27, 2026

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Commission origins and purpose

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Speaker 1 (Jason Green) introduced the Commission on Remembrance and Reconciliation, noting it was formed in 2019 by a county council resolution sponsored by Council member Will Giwando and former council members Hans Riemer and Craig Rice to build a shared history and foster understanding across Montgomery County.

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Members of Montgomery Countys Commission on Remembrance and Reconciliation described work to commemorate three men lynched in the county, including installation of three markers and community outreach to document local Black history. Commissioners said the effort, formed by a 2019 council resolution, aims to foster truth and long-term reconciliation.

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