Germantown

Human Rights Hall of Fame Ceremony Rescheduled for November 21

The Montgomery County Office of Human Rights has rescheduled its 2026 Human Rights Hall of Fame induction ceremony for Saturday, November 21, at 6 p.m. at the BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown. The ceremony was originally scheduled for Sunday, November 8.

The Human Rights Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to advancing human and civil rights in Montgomery County, including those who have worked to eliminate discrimination and promote social justice.

Established in 2001 by former Office of Human Rights Director Odessa Shannon, the Hall of Fame has honored more than 100 individuals. This year’s ceremony marks the 14th biennial selection of inductees.

The event will take place at the BlackRock Center for the Arts, located at 12901 Town Commons Drive in Germantown.

Additional information is available on the county’s Human Rights Hall of Fame website.