|
Top Stories
Capital Gazette Communications
Published
02/12/09
Michael Steele, the new chairman of the Republican National Committee, told students at Archbishop Spalding High School yesterday that there has been a long road to electing the first African Americans as president and national GOP chairman. 
Marc Shapiro — The Capital
Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele spoke at Archbishop Spalding High School in Severn Wednesday. Steele, the first black lieutenant governor of Maryland and the first black chairman of his party at both the state and national level, was invited to speak at the Catholic school for Black History Month. He discussed race in politics and issues currently before Washington, D.C.Find Us On Facebook
Steele, also the first black lieutenant governor and Republican Party chairman of Maryland, said Black History Month is an opportunity to look at the people who made it possible for President Barack Obama or himself to take their places on the national stage. "If you get a moment, just take a step back and really absorb the history you're in, not as a transitional generation, but...
Copyright © Capital Gazette Communications LLC, 2012.
See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use |
| #1 - English county's official language? (29 comments) |
| #2 - Right Stuff: Judge O'Malley's decision (21 comments) |
| #3 - Animal Control: Injured pit bull used as 'bait dog' (12 comments) |
| #4 - Anne Arundel cracks down on land use offenses (10 comments) |
| #5 - Bates gets $1M grant for gym, theater (7 comments) |
|
If you encounter other problems, please email nlundskow@capitalgazette.com and include your name, username, and any errors or messages that are displayed. The more information you can provide, the better able we will be to assist you.
In order to post or vote on a comment, you must be signed in with a hometownannapolis account.
Take a look at a summary of Commenting Guidelines.
If you encounter other problems, please email nlundskow@capitalgazette.com and include your name, username, and any errors or messages that are displayed. The more information you can provide, the better able we will be to assist you.