ST. MARY'S CITY, Md., Oct. 26 -- St. Mary's College of Maryland issued the following news release:
St. Mary's College of Maryland will hold its annual Sacred Journey on Friday, Nov. 6, honoring the lives of enslaved African Americans who once lived and labored on the grounds where the College stands today. President Rhonda Phillips and Dr. Garrey Dennie, chair of The Sacred Journey Steering Committee will lead this year's observance, "The Sacred Journey: The Beloved Community," inviting the campus and broader community to reflect on the enduring values of dignity, justice and shared humanity.
"The Sacred Journey reminds us that the history of this place is inseparable from the lives of the people who were enslaved here," said President ...