By Calvin Ruffin II

The African American experience has been told from many cities. The inner city cultures of LA,, Chicago, Detroit and New York, among others have all been represented in books, TV, music, and film. The African American experience of “Chocolate” city, Washington, D.C. is the most unique of them all because of it’s language, indigenous cultural music, fashion and close proximity to the White house.

The Black family of the DMV (District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia) has never been properly presented to the world until now. The Maryland Boys finally brings you the true culture of the District of Columbia and Prince George’s County, Maryland in a way that they deserve.

Travel with the Williams family from 1949 on, as they fight for a better life in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Relive the styles, places, music, culture, and rich history of the most powerful city in America, through the eyes of the Black experience.

Max Williams, the family’s patriarch has big dreams of taking his wife Billie away from the harsh D.C. streets they were raised in. The 21-0 light weight prizefighter is the pride of his North East, D.C. neighborhood and destined to create a whole new life for his family.

The family’s story as told by Max’s grandson Mujaheed Muhammad-Williams is a true testament to the perseverance of the African American family while facing the many challenges to survive in America.

This book “The Maryland Boys” is a fiction novel based upon real lives lived. May the African American culture of the DMV finally be understood and respected properly.

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