Beyond the Marker: What Does Reconciliation Mean to You?

A community town hall event that empowers MoCo residents to define reconciliation for the county. This program features a panel discussion and community breakout sessions to shape how reconciliation shows up in the arts, education, policy, etc.

Reconciliation means many things: restoring broken relationships, healing racial divisions, and addressing past injustices to create a more equitable and harmonious society. It can take the form of a single powerful event or a long-term commitment to bridge-building and mutual understanding. The Montgomery County Commission on Remembrance and Reconciliation (MCCRR) invites you to answer the question:

What does reconciliation mean to YOU? What do you envision reconciliation can and should look like in Montgomery County with the right attention, intention and effort? 

Across Montgomery County, individuals, organizations, and communities are taking courageous steps to confront our shared history, heal old wounds, and build bridges toward understanding and unity. We know this work is happening in quiet conversations, community collaborations, classrooms, and kitchens. It is imperative that Montgomery County defines reconciliation efforts for ourselves. Join us at 2pm on Nov 22nd, 2025 at the Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center in Takoma Park/Silver Spring to help shape how reconciliation is enacted in Montgomery County.