Howard County Center of African American Culture

05/13/2026

05/10/2026

Do you recognize any of these people? On display Howard County Center of African American Culture in Columbia, MD., as part of our Gospel Roots of Soul music presentation.

the Columbia Association

05/09/2026

Come and see this extraordinary Tom Feelings painting at the Howard County Center of African American Culture.

Columbia Association Visit Howard County, Maryland @top fans

05/08/2026

Local Legends of Excellence. Dr. C. Vernon Gray, first African American elected to the County Council, 1982.

Howard County Center of African American CultureColumbia AssociationAfrican American Community Roundtable of Howard CountyHoward County Government

05/06/2026

On display Howard County Center of African American Culture. An original bust of the great who:

Described literacy as both “the pathway from slavery to freedom” and a painful awakening because it made him fully aware of his condition.

Sat for over 160 portraits and photographs — more than many presidents of the era.

He changed his last name after escaping

Douglass was born Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey.

After reaching safety, he adopted “Douglass” from a character in Sir Walter Scott’s poem The Lady of the Lake. The new name helped conceal his identity from slave catchers.

At age 16, Douglass was sent to Edward Covey, a notorious “slave breaker” known for brutal beatings.

After enduring repeated abuse, Douglass fought back during one attack and resisted for nearly two hours. Covey never beat him again.

Douglass later wrote that this moment “rekindled the few expiring embers of freedom” within him and psychologically transformed him from enslaved person to future rebel.

In 1872, the Equal Rights Party nominated Douglass for Vice President alongside women’s rights activist Victoria Woodhull.

In 1895, Douglass spent the day speaking at a meeting of the National Council of Women in Washington, D.C.

He returned home energetic and discussing the event with his wife when he suddenly collapsed from a heart attack.

Even on the final day of his life, he was still actively advocating for civil rights and equality.

Columbia Association Visit Howard County, Maryland

05/05/2026

The Howard County Center of African American Culture, we celebrate and honor all our teachers for National Teacher Appreciation week.

05/03/2026

With Visit Howard County, Maryland – we just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

05/03/2026

Some gave all and all gave some," the Young Family of Howard County, Maryland had 8 boys serve in the military.