Historically Black Sorority Examines Policing Diverse Communities

Bowie MD

17 February, 2021

10:22 PM

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MARYLAND — A Maryland chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, the nation's first historically Black sorority, will explore policing in diverse communities at a virtual roundtable. State lawmakers, officers and clergy will join the Thursday evening talk. The discussion will focus on police laws, systemic reform and community relations. These Marylanders will serve as panelists: Maryland State General Assembly: Del. J. Sandy Bartlett, District 32 (Anne Arundel County) Maryland State General Assembly: Del. Vanessa Atterbeary, District 13 (Howard County) City of Laurel: Deputy Chief of Police Mark PlazinskiMaryland Transportation Authority Police: Officer Paul JerryPeople's Community Baptist Church in Silver Spring: Youth Minister O'Brien Wimbish This is the second installment of the "Where do we go from here?" series, which addresses issues impacting communities of color. The events are organized by the Psi Epsilon Omega Chapter, which covers Bowie, Greenbelt and Laurel. The talk starts at 7 p.m. and last until 8:45 p.m. Interested attendees can register at this link. RELATED: Protests Spur Police Reform Measures In Prince George's CountyMultimillion-Dollar Settlement Announced In Police Shooting CaseMoms Condemn Racism, Leave International Club In Protest Have a story idea? Please contact me at [email protected] with any pitches, tips or questions. Follow me on Twitter @JacobBaumgart and on Facebook @JacobBaumgartJournalist to stay up-to-date with the latest Anne Arundel County and Prince George's County news.