Remembering Dr. King's by Legacy Standing for Justice

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

On Monday, we honored the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King called on us to pursue peace and unity, without compromising justice. He reminded us that real progress requires moral courage: the willingness to speak out against hate, confront injustice, and stand firmly on the side of human dignity, even when it is uncomfortable.

That message feels especially urgent this week.

Last Friday, Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda was vandalized with Islamophobic and anti-Palestinian graffiti. The words were violent, dehumanizing, and hateful, and they targeted Muslim and Palestinian members of our community. All our students deserve to feel safe, regardless of their faith, background, or identity.

Those responsible must be held accountable, and we must be clear that hate has no home in Montgomery County.

Continuing the work that Dr. King and so many other civil rights leaders dedicated their lives to means more than reflection; it means action. It means building communities where difference is not met with fear, where our schools are places of learning and belonging, and where our leaders are willing to name harm clearly and work to prevent it.

As a candidate for Delegate, I am committed to that work. I will continue to stand up for the safety and dignity of every person in Montgomery County and to champion policies rooted in justice, accountability, and compassion.

If you’d like to share your thoughts or concerns, you can always reach me at tazeen@tazeenformaryland.com.

Thank you for being part of a community that believes in something better and for helping turn those values into action.

With heart and purpose,

Tazeen Ahmad

Candidate for Delegate

MD District 16

tazeen@tazeenformaryland.com

Leading with Heart, Delivering with Purpose