On Jan. 18, Governor Wes Moore was officially sworn into office on the steps of the Maryland State House. The first Black man to take the governor’s seat in the state publicly stepped into his role on the steps of a building built by slaves, with his hand on a bible that belonged to the world-renowned abolitionist and Maryland native, Frederick Douglass.
Moore was introduced by celebrity journalist and activist Oprah Winfrey, and throughout the day those who know the new governor personally spoke about his integrity and courage to make change.
Photos by James Fields
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Governor Wes Moore is the only sitting Black governor in the country and only the third person to be elected to the highest state office. (Photos by James Fields) -
Governor Wes Moore looks out on the crowd gathered for his swearing in ceremony with his wife, Dawn. (Photos by James Fields) -
Internationally- known comedian Chris Tucker made an appearance at both Gov. Wes Moore’s swearing-in ceremony in Annapolis, Md. and the People’s Ball in Baltimore. (Photos by James Fields) -
Parijita Bastola of Severna Park, Md. delivers the national anthem. (Photos by James Fields) -
Wes Moore is sworn into office as his wife, Dawn, holds the bible of abolitionist Frederick Douglass. (Photos by James Fields) -
There’s a new First Family in the Maryland Governor’s Mansion in more ways than one. Shown here, Governor Wes Moore with his wife, Dawn, and children, James and Mia. (Photos by James Fields)
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