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Wes Moore sworn in as Maryland’s first Black governor

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Wes Moore was sworn in as Maryland’s first Black governor Wednesday during an inauguration ceremony at the State House in Annapolis.

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FOX 5 DC
Maryland Governor Wes Moore’s inaugural address (opens FOX 5 DC)
Published Jan 17, 2023
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Wes Moore became Maryland's first Black governor Wednesday and delivered his inaugural address outside the State House in Annapolis.
MyNorthwest
Wes Moore to be sworn in as Maryland's first Black governor (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Jan 17, 2023
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ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) -- Wes Moore's inauguration as Maryland's first Black governor on Wednesday will be punctuated with references to Black history,
CBS News
Live Updates: Wes Moore to be sworn in as Maryland's first Black governor (opens CBS News)
Published Jan 17, 2023
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Wes Moore will become Maryland's 63rd governor when he is sworn into office Wednesday afternoon at the State House in Annapolis.
FOX 5 New York
Wes Moore sworn in as Maryland’s first Black governor (opens FOX 5 New York)
Published Jan 18, 2023
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Wes Moore was sworn in as Maryland’s first Black governor Wednesday during an inauguration ceremony at the State House in Annapolis.
Fox10 Phoenix
Wes Moore to be sworn in as the 63rd Governor of Maryland (opens Fox10 Phoenix)
Published Jan 17, 2023
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Wes Moore will be sworn in as the 63rd Governor of Maryland on Wednesday, Jan. 18, and will make history as the state's first Black governor.
The Center Square
Wes Moore sworn in, makes history as first Black governor of Maryland (opens The Center Square)
Published Jan 17, 2023
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(The Center Square) – Wes Moore was sworn in as the 63rd governor of Maryland Wednesday, making history as the state’s first Black governor.
Washington Post
Opinion | Wes Moore, Maryland’s first Black governor, shows the state’s potential (opens Washington Post)
Published Jan 17, 2023
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Moore's elevation is a heartwarming reminder that institutions can refresh to mirror those they serve.
Washington Times
Wes Moore sworn in as governor of Maryland, first Black to hold post (opens Washington Times)
Published Jan 17, 2023
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Democrat Wes Moore took the oath of office as Maryland’s 63rd governor Wednesday, becoming the first Black to lead the state and promising an economic agenda that includes closing the “racial wealth gap.”
Washington Post
Photos: The scene in Annapolis for the inauguration of Wes Moore, Maryland’s first Black governor (opens Washington Post)
Published Jan 17, 2023
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With his hand on a Bible once owned by abolitionist Frederick Douglass, Wes Moore was sworn in Wednesday to become Maryland’s first Black governor and only the third elected in U.S. history.
Politico
Wes Moore makes history as Maryland’s first Black governor (opens Politico)
Published Jan 17, 2023
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Moore was sworn in as the state’s 63rd governor during a ceremony Wednesday.
Black Enterprise
Wes Moore Set To Be Inaugurated As Maryland's First Black Governor (opens Black Enterprise)
Published Jan 17, 2023
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The third Black man to be elected governor in U.S history will take his oath on the Bible owned by another Maryland history-maker, Frederick Douglass.
Governing
“I feel lifted up and encouraged that Black talent has been recognized and has an opportunity to come forward.” (opens Governing)
Published Jan 17, 2023
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Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, who was the second Black governor elected in the nation’s history in 2006, regarding the swearing in of Wes Moore as Maryland’s first Black governor on Jan. 18. (Associated Press — Jan. 18, 2023)
Governing
Wes Moore Becomes Maryland’s First Black Governor (opens Governing)
Published Jan 18, 2023
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Sworn into office on Jan. 18, Moore is now the nation’s only current Black chief executive. The Democrat beat challenger Dan Cox in November with a 32-point victory, the largest winning margin in nearly four decades.
KEYT Santa Barbara
Wes Moore sworn in as Maryland's first Black governor | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)
Published Jan 18, 2023
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Wes Moore sworn in as Maryland's first Black governor

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