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The first session in this series is now being held online only. To register for the virtual session, please click here.
This 2-part series explores the plight of the Black family historically of Ellicott City, Maryland. As part of the Ellicott City 250 commemoration, educator and historian Marcus Sankofa Nicks presents the untold story of Black families who lived in Ellicott City and their contributions that have made Ellicott City what it is today. The challenges, hardships, triumphs, personal accounts, and much more will be provided. This learning space is provided to help foster positive connections with the residents and citizens of the local community of Howard County and beyond.
Please register for each session separately.
Marcus Sankofa Nicks is an acclaimed researcher, historian, and educator. He regularly facilitates conversations surrounding the African American historical experience, the topic of race, and its present-day implications. He holds a Master of Arts degree in African American Studies from the HBCU Morgan State University. Some of his most recent work includes being the keynote speaker at The Reginald F. Lewis Museum, the largest African American museum in Maryland. In February 2022, he provided a 2-part virtual web series in collaboration with the Howard County Library System on “The Father of Black History,” Dr. Carter G. Woodson, and The Significance and Importance of Black History. He has recently served as a guest on the Spotify podcast, Leading Equity, along with others including, Teacher Talk and BOLD Black Girls. He worked for the Maryland’s Howard County Public School System for over 12 years as Liaison for the Black Student Achievement Program. He is currently serving a museum and public history consultant for the Maryland Center for History and Culture and the Howard County Center of African American Culture.