Wes Moore sworn in as Maryland’s first Black governor

Wes Moore Has Been Sworn in as Maryland's 1st Black Governor and Only 3rd Ever Elected in US

Wes Moore makes history as Maryland’s first Black governor as he was sworn in during a ceremony at the state’s capitol building in Annapolis on Wednesday (Jan. 18). via: ABC News With his son under his raised arm and his wife holding a Bible that once belonged to Frederick Douglass, Wes Moore on Wednesday was

In Maryland, Wes Moore is sworn in as America's only first Black governor

Wes Moore was sworn into office on Wednesday following his historic election as the governor of Maryland.

Wes Moore sworn in as Maryland's first Black governor

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore was sworn in as the state's first Black governor on Wednesday, punctuating his inauguration with references to Black history that included an acknowledgement

Wes Moore sworn in as Maryland’s first Black governor

By BRIAN WITTE (Associated Press) ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore was sworn in as the state’s first Black governor on Wednesday, pledging to work for greater inclusion and…

Wes Moore sworn in as Maryland's first Black governor

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has been sworn in as the state’s first Black governor. The 44-year-old Democrat pledged on Wednesday to work for greater inclusion and economic equity. He called for bold policies to improve education and fight crime and climate change. Moore also attended a wreath-laying ceremony at the Annapolis City Dock, where people once arrived in chains to endure lives of slavery. His inaugural speech was introduced by Oprah Winfre…

Governor Wes Moore sworn into office as first Black man to lead Maryland

By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Governor Westley Watende Omari Moore has been officially sworn into office. The first Black man to lead the state of Maryland was sworn-in at noon on Jan. 18 at the State House in Annapolis, Md., along with Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller. After a spirited introduction by media mogul Oprah Winfrey, Moore delivered a moving address to the crowd. “We are blocks away from the Annapolis docks, where s…