As Maryland’s secretary of juvenile services, Vincent Schiraldi exposed a history of torture, neglect and Black boys buried in unmarked graves.

On Sept. 23, 2025, members of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland prayed over the unkempt gravestone of a Black boy who died at the House of Reformation and Instruction for Colored Children. From left, Chair Jheanelle Wilkins, Del. Jeffrie Long, Executive Director Ufuoma Agarin, Del. Debra Davis and Sen. Michael Jackson.

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