From the Desk of Former Mayor Malinda Miles

It has been two years since I decided to remove myself from the political scene in Mount Rainier, MD, Prince George's County, and the State of Maryland. Holding the lofty position of Mayor was such a great honor, but as the years flew by, I realized that it was time to do something else -- get a life.! I did, and still continue to provide resources to the residents through The Front Porch Ministries (TFPM). Real people pass through The Front Porch Ministries weekly. LIFE is good.

Thursday, March 05, 2015

Thomas Stone Elementary presents "The Black History Month Extravaganza!"

Wednesday night was another great night in the Great City of Mount Rainier, MD. Thomas Stone Elementary hosted its Black History Month program, and what an awesome and awe inspiring program. Here are a few pictures of some of the characters enacted by teachers and students.

Students introduced to the audience some of the great inventions by Black men and women, including the straighting comb that many women use with the hair today.

Staff enacted Sammy Davis, Jr. and Ella Fitzgerald in a grand performance.

...and of course, Whoopi Goldberg and the first Black student to integrate a White school, Ruby Bridges were on hand to host the entire show. Not to mention in the audience was filled with Black legends such as Alice Walker, Lorraine Hansberry, Bob Marley, Serena Williams, Miriam Makeba, and a host of other greats!

Principal Helda Morad-Melotis welcomed parents and students to the Black History Month Extravaganza at Thomas Stone Elementary School, Mount Rainier, MD.

We were also joined by Dinora A. Hernandez, District 3 School Board Representative.

All and all a GREAT PERFORMANCE. Lots of creativity and thought went into this presentation at Thomas Stone!

Mayor Malinda Miles

As a long-time resident of Mount Rainier and a homeowner, it is important to me that municipal government be inclusive of all of its residents. It is equally important that information be communicated through all possible channel so that residents can get involved. It is also important for residents to volunteer and serve on committees, commissions, boards and task forces. I truly believe that municipal government is the government closes to the people, and as such should be easily accessible. This BLOG is another effort to reach out to the residents of Mount Rainier.