DMV Spotlight on Jan, 25th, 2026 shines a light on the final 630 page report by the Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission, established by the Maryland House of Delegates back in 2019. The Commission spent six years working to  “investigate, document and reckon with the history of racial terror lynching”  of as many as 38 Black men in Maryland. Guest, Commission Chair, Dr. David O. Fakunle of Morgan State University and Co Chair, Dr. Charles Chavis of George Mason University explained many of the lynchings took place in both Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties.

Dr. Fakunle says the report includes dozens of recommendations. Governor Wes Moore in May, vetoed a bill that would have launched a two year study into whether the state should provide reparations to Marylanders impacted. The report was finalized December 9th.

Learn More:https://msa.maryland.gov/lynching-truth-reconciliation/

DMV Spotlight on Jan, 25th, 2026 shines a light on the final 630 page report by the Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission, established by the Maryland House of Delegates back in 2019. The Commission spent six years working to &nbsp;&ldquo;investigate, document and reckon with the history of racial terror lynching&rdquo;&nbsp; of as many as 38 Black men in Maryland. Guest, Commission Chair, Dr. David O. Fakunle of Morgan State University and Co Chair, Dr. Charles Chavis of George Mason University explained many of the lynchings took place in both Montgomery and Prince George&rsquo;s Counties.
Dr. Fakunle says the report includes dozens of recommendations. Governor Wes Moore in May, vetoed a bill that would have launched a two year study into whether the state should provide reparations to Marylanders impacted. The report was finalized December 9th.
Learn More: <a href="https://msa.maryland.gov/lynching-truth-reconciliation/" data-linkindex="0">https://msa.maryland.gov/lynching-truth-reconciliation/</a>

DMV Spotlight shines a light on the issues impacting DC, Maryland and Virginia. The 15-minute interview program allows for in-depth discussion with area leaders and to highlight organizations that are making a difference across the DMV. Interviews include newsmakers, non-profits, local officials and special event coverage. WMAL’s Barbara Britt hosts the weekly program that is designed to provide needed information for listeners across the DC Metro area and beyond.

DMV Spotlight shines a light on the issues impacting DC, Maryland and Virginia. The 15-minute interview program allows for in-depth discussion with area leaders and to highlight organizations that are making a difference across the DMV. Interviews include newsmakers, non-profits, local officials and special event coverage. WMAL’s Barbara Britt hosts the weekly program that is designed to provide needed information for listeners across the DC Metro area and beyond.

DMV Spotlight with Barbara Britt

Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission | January 25, 2026

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