Bowie residents Robert Johnson and Darius Stanton have partnered with Morgan State University to organize a two-day, statewide summit July 8-9 to address challenges in the black community. Invited guests include political candidates, lawmakers and organizations from around the state.  

• Time: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Register on Eventbrite.

About the event sponsors

Johnson is president of My Brother's Keeper Prince George's County Network, which offers mentoring and previously sponsored a Juneteenth Father's Day event at Allen Pond Park in Bowie. Stanton serves as president of the executive board of the Maryland Black Caucus Foundation.