Commission Sunset

The Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission sunset on June 30, 2026. The Commission's work is being processed for permanent storage and accessibility at the Maryland State Archives.

The Commission is no longer accepting submissions, questions, or comments. For questions or additional information, please contact the Maryland State Archives at msa.helpdesk@maryland.gov .


Meetings and Hearings

All business and committee meetings are open to the public. The Commission has reserved a specific time frame during its public meetings for public commentary. For information regarding public engagement during meetings please view the Public Comment Policy. Commission meetings and Committee meetings of the Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconcilliation Commission will take place virtually in order to increase the accessibility of meetings for all members of the public.

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Henry Mencken, author of note, testifies at the Senate Judiciary sub-committee hearing on the Anti-Lynching bill that "no civilized country can condone lynching." February 14, 1935
Image Courtesy of Library of Congress.