News & Commentary
Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month 2021
To kick off #LatinxHeritageMonth, ACLU of Maryland staff members shared what makes them proud of their Latinx heritage.
By Neydin Milián, Lorena Magdalena Diaz, Sergio España
2021 Freedom Ride: What Can the Past Teach Us?
Civil rights leaders, religious officials, activists, and elected officials take a “Freedom Ride” from Annapolis to Ocean City.
By Neydin Milián
Talbot Confederate Statue: A Racist History
White Supremacy Cannot Be Celebrated
By Neydin Milián, Nehemiah Bester
Racist Rhetoric in Maryland’s Capital
Freedom of speech is one of the most important of our State and federal constitutional rights, which is why the ACLU of Maryland is dedicated to protecting this freedom for all Marylanders.
By Neydin Milián
George Floyd and Anton Black: Parallel Lives
By Rene’ C. Swafford, Esq., counsel for the Black family
What Happened in Atlanta is Not An Isolated Event
We have seen a rise in racist attacks against Asian Americans since the COVID-19 pandemic hit and recently we saw a horrible and heartbreaking reminder of our country’s history of racial discrimination and violence against Asian Americans.
Celebrating Civil Liberties Moments During These Happy Holidays!
The holiday season is in full swing! But as you know, advocating for civil rights is a year-long job. Not only do we want to celebrate the many cultural and religious holidays that occur worldwide during these winter months, but we also want to celebrate some civil liberties moments that occurred during past holiday seasons. We like to think of these civil liberties victories as gifts and these civil rights fights as moments in time that inspire celebration and reflection.
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