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Click the icon below to download this easy-to-follow PDF guide to create access to information from and customize your user experience with the Maryland General Assembly. To establish a MyGMA account to begin tracking legislation, visit: My General Maryland Assembly

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PUBLIC POLICY SPOTLIGHT

Click to view highlights from the 2025 Legislative Day hosted by the Maryland Chapters of the Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.

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NCBW-Southern MD Chapter Leadership at Legislative Day at the Maryland General Assembly, February 26, 2025

Public Policy & Advocacy

Our Legislative Supporting Advocacy Agenda

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Voter Education &
Voter Rights

The 2024 elections are over but your responsibility as an active voter continues. Learn about upcoming elections, including special local elections in your area. Register to vote, help someone else register to vote, and become an educated voter. Monitor and support legislation to protect your voter rights and learn how to recognize voter supression.

Maryland State Board of Elections

Support Women Candidates

Amid today’s political uncertainty, it is more important than ever for Black women to continue stepping up and running for office at every level—local, state, and national. Yet, there remains a critical need to elevate Black women in our political conversations, amplify their voices, and dedicate meaningful resources to their campaigns. Early support is essential—whether that means backing a candidate as soon as her name is on the ballot or rallying behind her at the very start of her political journey. Support her or train for a political office.

Higher Heights for America

Advocacy Training & Civic Engagement

Learning how to engage in the political process is both a duty and a right. Your voice matters in how legislation is conceived, conferenced, and made into law. Visit the Maryland General Assembly and sign up for your account to track legislation that matters to you. Also, view the Marland General Assembly when in session, and sign up to give testimony.

Get engaged in the process!

Maryland General Assembly

Issue Policy Alerts & Position Papers

Black women are at the forefront of influencing societal change through our collective voice and our steadfast stance on issues like housing, pay equity, economic inclusion, redressing institutional racism, and alleviating health inequities. We partner with other women-serving organizations to support our advocacy and strengthen our position.

League of Women Voters

Maryland Legislative Agenda

for Women

Congratulations!

Angela Alsobrooks

United States Senator, State of Maryland

In 2025, history was made when two Black women were sworn in as United States Senators. One of those amazing women is Maryland's own Angela Alsbrooks, former County Executive, of Prince George's County. The other fierce Black woman is Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware.

We are deeply proud of Senator Alsobrooks for her rise in a stellar political career, knowing she will hold the values of NCBW with her: to advocate for Black women and girls, and the community we serve. Click the bio to learn more about this dynamic political leader.

About Angela

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NCBW-Southern MD Chapter Leadership at Legislative Day at the Maryland General Assembly, February 26, 2025