Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission
The Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission was established in 2019 by House Bill 307 and amended by House Bill 297 in 2021 and Senate Bill 478 in 2023.
The Commission is authorized to research cases of racially motivated lynchings and hold public meetings and regional hearings where a lynching of an African American by a white mob has been documented.
For more information, including how to hold a hearing, accessing the Final Report, or to attend a meeting, please visit the Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission website.