Annapolis, MD (March 20, 2025) – On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, County Executive Steuart Pittman, in partnership with the Caucus of African American Leaders, honored local residents during the annual 'Few of the Many' Awards.
The event was held on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Maryland Hall. The program featured compelling monologues celebrating historical figures who embody this year’s theme, “African Americans and Labor,” performed by William Rowel. The event also included a musical selection by Keanuú Smith-Brown and a keynote address by Maryland Secretary of Service and Civic Innovation Paul Monteiro.
The 2025 honorees include:
- Demetrius L. Ballard
- Patsy Baker Blackshear, Ph.D.
- Tierra Brown
- Shameka “Meke” Cole
- Joshua Hatch
- Candis Henson
- Robert L. Johnson
- Cheryl A. McLeod, Esq.
- Kirkland J. Murray
- COL (R) David H. Patterson Jr.
- Barbara A. Quaye
- Reneé F. Spears
- Richard Louis Van Dyke
- Stephen V. Williams
"We are proud to celebrate this group of outstanding individuals," said County Executive Pittman. "The honorees and their dedication to serving our communities are the heart of what makes our county great.”
"At a time when elected officials nationally are questioning whether schools and communities should celebrate Black History, the Caucus of African American Leaders is pleased to collaborate with County Executive Steuart Pittman, who understands that Black history is American history,” added Carl Snowden, Convener of the Caucus of African American Leaders.
The County Executive's Office and the Caucus of African American Leaders have partnered since 2019 to honor the work of over 100 African American leaders in Anne Arundel County. These honorees represent a wide range of fields, from healthcare and social activism to faith, music, law, philanthropy, the judiciary, and elected office.
To view the live stream of the ceremony, click here. For more information, visit aacounty.org/few-of-the-many.
