Our Mission

The Prince George’s County Lynching Memorial Project educates the public on the truths of our nation’s continuing legacy of the institution of slavery and its impact on enslaved persons and their descendants, memorializes victims of racial terror lynchings in our county, and advances the cause of racial justice and reconciliation through mutual support and collaboration.

Our work focused on at least four known victims of lynching terror in our county, and we begin every meeting by reading their names and committing to tell their stories: Michael Green, Thomas Juricks, John Henry Scott, and Stephen Williams.

Greenbelt Mayor Emmett Jordan welcoming the audience at the PGCLMP 2024 Racial Justice Essay and Creative Arts contest held on June 15, 2024.

PGC LMP would like to thank all of the high school students who shared their works with us for our essay and creative arts contests and congratulate the winners for our recent contests. Learn more below:

2025: Join us at 1pm on May 3, 2025 at Greenbelt Community Center for our Racial Justice Essay and Creative Arts Student Award Ceremony!
2024: Read about our 2024 awards ceremony and view photos here!
2023: Read about our 2023 awards ceremony and view photos here!
2022: Read about our 2022 awards ceremony and view photos here!

How to Get Involved

We meet publicly once every month to plan community remembrance projects, research our county’s history, connect with partners and neighbors, and educate our broader community on the legacy of racial lynching in Prince George’s County. We rely on the expertise and energy of county residents like you!

  • Next Meetings: The PGCLMP meets the 3rd Saturday of each month. Unless otherwise noted, meetings will be held virtually (via Zoom). Upcoming meetings are as follows:
    • Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2pm
    • Saturday, May 16, 2025 at 2pm
  • See the How to Get Involved page for more information.
  • To contact us for Zoom info and/or to be added to our listserv email us at princegeorgescolmp@gmail.com

Recent News & Opportunities

  • Join Us: 2025 Racial Justice Essay and Creative Arts Ceremony
    We would like to invite you to our Award Ceremony to be held on Saturday May 3, 2025, from 1-3pm at the Greenbelt Community Center, Room 201, 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD. The Award Ceremony is co-sponsored by the Greenbelt Black History & Culture Committee. The student winners will present their award-winning essay, creative writing, or visual art. This event … Read more
  • Join Us for a Meaningful Book Discussion on Barracoon (2/11/2025)
    Join Us for a Meaningful Book Discussion on Barracoon The Prince George’s County Lynching Memorial Project invites you to an engaging and thoughtful conversation about Barracoon: The Story of the Last “Black Cargo” by Zora Neale Hurston. This powerful book recounts the true story of Cudjo Lewis, one of the last known survivors of the transatlantic slave trade, in his own words. Through … Read more