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In lieu of Black History Month the Live! Casino and Hotel along with the Maryland Washington Minority Companies Association joined forces to host the 5th annual Black History Heroes Awards on Thursday.
The event honored 10 Maryland and DC business and community leaders for their service to the community.
It was hosted by Anne Arundel County Councilman Pete Smith, with Lt. Governor Boyd K. Rutherford serving as the Keynote Speaker.
