"The intent among those of us who commemorated and practiced Black August was to educate ourselves, our families and communities about the conditions of our family and community members in prison and to create revolutionary consciousness and encourage the spirit of resistance among themselves and our communities." - Mama Ayanna Mashama

This Black August, join the D.C. Chapter of the Malcolm X Grassroots Movement in commemorating the principles of Black August by fasting, studying, training, and fighting. Together, we will practice the principle of training by hiking the The Underground Railroad Experience Trail in Sandy Spring on Saturday, August 19th from 9AM-12PM. Many of us will be fasting, so an earlier hike helps us keep hydrated and away from the afternoon sun. We can drink water and stay hydrated while fasting. MXGM will provide cold water and PPE for all those joining! 

Please wear comfortable shoes suitable for hiking, weather appropriate clothing and bring sunscreen/insect repellent! Restrooms will be open and available. Please let us know if you have any additional access needs. 

Address: 

Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park 

16501 Norwood Road 

Sandy Spring, MD 20860

Trail length/surface: 2.0 miles/Natural Surface (4.0 miles roundtrip) 

Location: The trail is located in the northeastern portion of the county in the community of Sandy Spring. The Underground Railroad Experience Trail is part of the National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program. It is also one segment of the Rachel Carson Greenway Trail Corridor, a 25-mile trail corridor that will one day connect Patuxent River State Park to Prince George’s County.

Access and Parking: Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park, town of Sandy Spring