Governor Wes Moore’s inaugural celebration– the People’s Ball– was truly a spectacular affair, as Maryland’s First and Second Families made the night a perfect blend of culture and class. 

  1. First lady Dawn Moore addresses the crowd gathered for the People’s Ball on Jan. 18 inside of the Baltimore Convention Center. 
  2. Chris Tucker, who was spotted earlier in the day at Moore’s swearing-in ceremony, praised the great change that has come to Maryland at the People’s Ball. 
  3. Internationally known artist Maxwell performs hits like “Bad Habits” and “Pretty Wings” for the crowd gathered to celebrate Maryland’s first Black governor. 
  4. Governor Wes Moore makes his way through a sea of supporters just hours after being sworn in as the country’s only sitting Black governor. 
  5. Governor Wes Moore had his son, James, by his side every step of the way on Jan. 18, sharing laughs and soft moments during both the swearing in ceremony and the evening ball.
  6. Maryland’s First Lady and Governor, Dawn and Wes Moore, along with Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller and her husband, David Miller. 

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. 

  1. 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)
  2. Governor Wes Moore looks out on the crowd gathered for his swearing in ceremony with his wife, Dawn.
  3. 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.
  4. Parijita Bastola of Severna Park, Md. delivers the national anthem.
  5. 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)
  6. Wes Moore is sworn into office as his wife, Dawn, holds the bible of abolitionist Frederick Douglass. (Photos by James Fields)

Baltimore designers curate inauguration look for Maryland Governor and First Lady Moore

  1. Kevin Scott, the man responsible for Governor Wes Moore’s inauguration look, tends to his clothing on Jan. 18 as Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller looks on.
  2. First Lady Dawn Moore with designer Jody Davis, creator of the unforgettable Winter white cream inauguration look.
  3. Governor Wes Moore has worked closely with the talented Kevin Scott to create a classy, clean-cut look in the public eye. The designer owns a store in Baltimore on Park Avenue and first worked with the governor when Moore needed to be styled for his first commercial. 
  4. Jodi Davis makes sure the First Lady is prepared to make a statement on inauguration day, draped in a stunning ensemble that was created from scratch over a six-week period. 

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