Martin Mitchell, former at-large Laurel Council member, stands in front of his mayoral campaign sign. He ran for mayor in 2023 and was unsuccessful. The Laurel Museum’s newest temporary exhibit, "Visions and Voices 1920-2023, the African American Voting Experience," is running from Feb. 16 through June 16. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)
Martin Mitchell, former at-large Laurel Council member, stands in front of his mayoral campaign sign. He ran for mayor in 2023 and was unsuccessful. The Laurel Museum’s newest temporary exhibit, "Visions and Voices 1920-2023, the African American Voting Experience," is running from Feb. 16 through June 16. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

Keith Sydnor’s 2023 election as Laurel’s first Black mayor was an important milestone,  but only part of the community’s African-American voting history. 

The Laurel Museum hosted a temporary exhibit “Visions and Voices” to celebrate the electoral accomplishments of Laurel’s Black community. 

The exhibit explored some of the highlights and perspectives of African Americans who ran for city office.

Anthony Tilghman, is an 2x Award-winning photographer, Education advocate, Mentor, and Published Author with years of experience in media, photography, marketing and branding. He is the Winner of the 2020...

Richard is a contributing writer with the Washington Informer, focusing on Prince George’s county’s political and business updates alongside sports. He graduated from the University of Maryland, Baltimore...

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