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Fear and trauma: How a Boy Scout’s childhood changed with a police encounter

Two Frederick County deputies pulled a gun on a 15-year-old Black teen conducting a Memorial Day vigil, traumatizing the teen and his family and highlighting the need for police to take responsibility for their actions and protect Black children from similar experiences.
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First lady Dawn Moore inducted into University of Maryland Alumni Hall of Fame

First lady Dawn Moore was inducted into the University of Maryland Alumni Hall of Fame on Nov. 14 in recognition of her decades of public service and community engagement. A 1997 graduate, Moore credited the university with inspiring her commitment to service, a principle she continues to carry into her role as Maryland’s first lady.
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