Every person, organization, and business has the opportunity to make inclusion a core mission. Yet, true inclusion requires more than intention.
It demands action to ensure every person in our community can live authentically, embrace their potential, and thrive without fear of hate or harm.
In Howard County, Md., we are doing our part to make inclusivity more than a talking point – it’s a way of life. The Human Rights Campaign’s 2024 Municipal Equality Index (MEI) awarded Howard County a perfect score of 100 for the third year in a row.
At a time when LGBTQIA+ rights are at stake, the MEI and the rubric it provides for cities and towns across our country has never been more important.