Maryland Signs Compact with Two Liberian Counties
posted 5:47 pm Mon August 27, 2007 - ANNAPOLIS, Md.
Bong County Superintendent Ranney Jackson says they believe Maryland can help rebuild the Republic of Liberia.
Many black Americans in Maryland can trace their ancestry to enslaved men and women from West Africa, including the area that is now Liberia. Maryland County was founded about 1835 by freed men and women from Maryland during resettlement efforts.
Maryland already had eight official sister-state relationships established with states, regions or provinces in various countries around the world. The most recent was Brazil, signed in 1999.
Latest Comment on Maryland Signs Compact with Two Liberian Counties
jbonesmd
8:36 pm on 08/28/07
Perhaps we could trade them Prince George's County for Bong County.
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