The purpose of this presentation is to shed light on Maryland's rich African American history. Thanks to the great historian, Carter G. Woodson, the month of February is designated as the national month of celebration for African American history. However, a celebration of African American history, especially in the state of Maryland, should not be confined to one month. African Americans have contributed to this country's history everyday of the year. The hope is that through the subjects chosen for each month of this presentation, one will get a glimpse at the variety of ways African Americans in Maryland have left their mark on the history of the state, the nation, and the world at large.