HONOREES
Maryland “Friend of Freedom” Awardees
Jan’s professional mileage extends through her role as Principal of Water 2 Wine Consulting Group, where she equips non- profit executives and small business owners with the tools to build capacity, se- cure funding, and achieve sustainability.
Tarence Bailey The 5X great nephew of Frederick Douglass was the pivotal force be- hind creating the Dou- glass Mural in Easton, Talbot County, MD. Mr. Bailey is available for lectures and presenta- tions. He can be reached at tarencebailey70@ gmail.com .
Bill Jarmon
Mr. Bill Jarmon is a multi-faceted, very talent- ed, exceptionally astute man who values education and strives to educate the public on all levels. Bill taught at North Dorches- ter Middle and Junior Se- nior High School, where in 1966, he became the first black teacher at the school. Bill was also the first black teacher at Seabrook Elementary School in Prince Georges County. Bill volunteers with the Dorchester County His- torical Society, the Harri- et Tubman Museum, and other local institutions because he firmly believes that through education cul- ture can be preserved. He is a true educator at heart!
Tonet Ross Cuffee
Tonet Ross Cuffee, a proud descendant of Har- riet Ross Tubman, carries forward her great-aunt’s legacy through leadership, advocacy, and storytelling. She has represented the Ross-Tubman family at major events, including the 2024 Maryland Na- tional Guard ceremony recognizing Tubman as a one-star general. Beyond public speaking, Tonet serves as a 2GEN Coordinator and ROMA Implementer at Delmar- va Community Services. Through her work and voice, she emphasizes that “The Underground Railroad is still under con- struction”ensuring Harriet Tubman’s story is not only remembered but lived out in action.
Jan Desper Peters For nearly two decades, Jan Desper Peters has been behind the wheel of High Ground Transporta- tion Services, Inc., steer- ing one of Maryland’s most respected minority-owned transportation toward con- sistent grown, impact, and integrity. As CEO, she has built Higher Ground into a trusted partner for major infrastructure projects like the Frederick Douglass Tunnel.
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