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Governor’s Commission on African Affairs

A statewide advisory body connecting Maryland’s African and African diaspora communities with state government.

Governor’s Commission on African Affairs

Commission role in Maryland

  • Elevates community priorities to state leadership
  • Encourages civic participation and public engagement
  • Advises the Governor and state agencies on community needs
  • Strengthens partnerships that support cultural, economic, and educational opportunity

Our mission

To promote equity, representation, and opportunity for African communities in Maryland through advocacy, collaboration, and policy engagement, leaving no one behind.

Our vision

A Maryland where African communities are empowered, resilient, and fully integrated into the state’s social, economic, legislative, and civic fabric.

Administrative Director

Antwan Brown, DSW
[email protected]