Gov. Wes Moore during his inauguration as the First African-American governor for the State of Maryland, at the Maryland State House, in Annapolis, MD, Wednesday, January 18, 2023. (Jessica Gallagher/The Baltimore Banner)
Governor Wes Moore takes the oath of office during his swearing in ceremony, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, in Annapolis. (Terrance Williams for the Baltimore Banner) (Terrance Williams for The Baltimore Banner)
Dawn Moore and her husband Gov. Wes Moore clap during his inauguration as the First African-American governor for the State of Maryland, at the Maryland State House, in Annapolis, MD, Wednesday, January 18, 2023. (Jessica Gallagher/The Baltimore Banner)
Dawn Moore listens to speakers during her husband, Wes Moore’s inauguration as the First African-American governor for the State of Maryland, at the Maryland State House, in Annapolis, MD, Wednesday, January 18, 2023.
Dawn Moore listens to speakers during her husband, Wes Moore’s inauguration as the First African-American governor for the State of Maryland, at the Maryland State House, in Annapolis, MD, Wednesday, January 18, 2023. (Jessica Gallagher/The Baltimore Banner)
Oprah Winfrey during Gov. Wes Moore inauguration as the First African-American governor for the State of Maryland, at the Maryland State House, in Annapolis, MD, Wednesday, January 18, 2023. (Jessica Gallagher/The Baltimore Banner)
Moments from Gov. Wes Moore’s inauguration as the First African-American governor for the State of Maryland, at the Maryland State House, in Annapolis, MD, Wednesday, January 18, 2023. (Jessica Gallagher/The Baltimore Banner)
Wes Moore fist bumps his son James Moore during his inauguration as the First African-American governor for the State of Maryland, at the Maryland State House, in Annapolis, MD, Wednesday, January 18, 2023. (Jessica Gallagher/The Baltimore Banner)
Gov. Wes Moore listens to speakers during his inauguration as the First African-American governor for the State of Maryland, at the Maryland State House, in Annapolis, MD, Wednesday, January 18, 2023. (Jessica Gallagher/The Baltimore Banner)
Governor Wes Moore addresses the crowd during his swearing in ceremony, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, in Annapolis. (Terrance Williams for the Baltimore Banner) (Terrance Williams for The Baltimore Banner)
Onlookers take pictures from their phone during the swearing in ceremony of Wes Moore, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, in Annapolis. (Terrance Williams for the Baltimore Banner) (Terrance Williams for The Baltimore Banner)
Audience members watch the the swearing in ceremony of Wes Moore, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, in Annapolis. (Terrance Williams for the Baltimore Banner) (Terrance Williams for The Baltimore Banner)
Gov. Wes Moore speaks after being sworn into office by Chief Justice Matthew Fader during his inauguration as the First African-American governor for the State of Maryland, at the Maryland State House, in Annapolis, MD, Wednesday, January 18, 2023.
Gov. Wes Moore speaks after being sworn into office by Chief Justice Matthew Fader during his inauguration as the First African-American governor for the State of Maryland, at the Maryland State House, in Annapolis, MD, Wednesday, January 18, 2023. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
Lt. Governor Aruna Miller takes the oath of office during her swearing in ceremony, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, in Annapolis. (Terrance Williams for the Baltimore Banner) (Terrance Williams for The Baltimore Banner)
An onlooker shed a tear during the swearing in ceremony of Wes Moore, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, in Annapolis. (Terrance Williams for the Baltimore Banner) (Terrance Williams for The Baltimore Banner)
Actor Chris Tucker looks on before the swearing in ceremony of Wes Moore, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, in Annapolis. (Terrance Williams for the Baltimore Banner) (Terrance Williams for The Baltimore Banner)
Oprah Winfrey hours Gov. Wes Moore after she introduced the governor during his inauguration as the First African-American governor for the State of Maryland, at the Maryland State House, in Annapolis, MD, Wednesday, January 18, 2023.
Oprah Winfrey hours Gov. Wes Moore after she introduced the governor during his inauguration as the First African-American governor for the State of Maryland, at the Maryland State House, in Annapolis, MD, Wednesday, January 18, 2023. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
A member of the Mary land Secret Service watches the crowd during the swearing in ceremony of Wes Moore, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, in Annapolis. (Terrance Williams for the Baltimore Banner) (Terrance Williams for The Baltimore Banner)
Governor Wes Moore, center, and Lt. Governor Aruna Miller, right, is look on with their family during their swearing in ceremony, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, in Annapolis. (Terrance Williams for the Baltimore Banner) (Terrance Williams for The Baltimore Banner)
Gov. Wes Moore is sworn into office by Chief Justice Matthew Fader during his inauguration as the First African-American governor for the State of Maryland, at the Maryland State House, in Annapolis, MD, Wednesday, January 18, 2023. (Jessica Gallagher/The Baltimore Banner)
Bob of Cambridge, MD. watches Governor Wes Moore address the crowd during the swearing in ceremony, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, in Annapolis. (Terrance Williams for the Baltimore Banner) (Terrance Williams for The Baltimore Banner)
Members of the Bowie High School marching band perform before the swearing in ceremony of Wes Moore, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, in Annapolis. (Terrance Williams for the Baltimore Banner) (Terrance Williams for The Baltimore Banner)
Gov. Wes Moore is sworn into office by Chief Justice Matthew Fader during his inauguration as the First African-American governor for the State of Maryland, at the Maryland State House, in Annapolis, MD, Wednesday, January 18, 2023. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
Gov. Wes Moore arrives at the podium to be sworn into office by Chief Justice Matthew Fader during his inauguration as the First African-American governor for the State of Maryland, at the Maryland State House, in Annapolis, MD, Wednesday, January 18, 2023. (Jessica Gallagher/The Baltimore Banner)
Aruna Miller is sworn in as Lt Gov. Gov. Wes Moore arrives at the podium to be sworn into office by Chief Justice Matthew Fader during his inauguration as the First African-American governor for the State of Maryland, at the Maryland State House, in Annapolis, MD, Wednesday, January 18, 2023.
Aruna Miller is sworn in as Lt Gov. Gov. Wes Moore arrives at the podium to be sworn into office by Chief Justice Matthew Fader during his inauguration as the First African-American governor for the State of Maryland, at the Maryland State House, in Annapolis, MD, Wednesday, January 18, 2023. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
Aruna Miller speaks at Gov. Wes Moore arrives at the podium to be sworn into office by Chief Justice Matthew Fader during his inauguration as the First African-American governor for the State of Maryland, at the Maryland State House, in Annapolis, MD, Wednesday, January 18, 2023. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
Gov. Wes Moore arrives at the podium to be sworn into office by Chief Justice Matthew Fader during his inauguration as the First African-American governor for the State of Maryland, at the Maryland State House, in Annapolis, MD, Wednesday, January 18, 2023. (Jessica Gallagher/The Baltimore Banner)
Wes Moore arrives at the Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Memorial to lay a wreath and say a prayer before he is sworn in as the first African American governor of the state of Maryland.
Wes Moore arrives at the Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Memorial to lay a wreath and say a prayer before he is sworn in as the first African American governor of the state of Maryland. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
Wes Moore is sworn in as the 63rd governor of the state of Maryland in Annapolis, Md., Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. Maryland supreme court chief justice Matthew Fader administers the oath. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston, Pool)
Wes Moore is sworn in as the 63rd governor of the state of Maryland in Annapolis, Md., Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. Maryland supreme court chief justice Matthew Fader administers the oath. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston, Pool) (Bryan Woolston/AP)
Wes Moore with son James Moore at the Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Memorial to lay a wreath and say a prayer before the governor-elect is sworn in as the first African American governor of the state of Maryland.
Wes Moore with son James Moore at the Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Memorial to lay a wreath and say a prayer before the governor-elect is sworn in as the first African American governor of the state of Maryland. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
Dawn Flythe Moore, son James Moore, Gov.-elect Wes Moore and daughter Mia Moore depart the Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Memorial, where they laid a wreath and said a prayer before the governor-elect was sworn in as the first African American governor of the state of Maryland.
Dawn Flythe Moore, son James Moore, Gov.-elect Wes Moore and daughter Mia Moore depart the Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Memorial, where they laid a wreath and said a prayer before the governor-elect was sworn in as the first African American governor of the state of Maryland. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
Dawn Flythe Moore and James Moore hug Gov.-elect Wes Moore as they depart from the Kunta Kinte-Haley Memorial, where they laid a wreath and said a prayer before the governor-elect was sworn in as the first African American governor of the state of Maryland.
Dawn Flythe Moore and James Moore hug Gov.-elect Wes Moore as they depart from the Kunta Kinte-Haley Memorial, where they laid a wreath and said a prayer before the governor-elect was sworn in as the first African American governor of the state of Maryland. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
Mario Cross fixes his daughters La’Claire Cross Wes Moore buttons while standing next to her sister Zafira Cross, before Wes Moore’s inauguration at the Maryland State House, in Annapolis, MD, Wednesday, January 18, 2023. (Jessica Gallagher/The Baltimore Banner)
Wes Moore and Aruna Miller arrive at the Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Memorial to lay a wreath and say a prayer before the governor-elect is sworn in as the first African American governor of the state of Maryland.
Wes Moore and Aruna Miller arrive at the Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Memorial to lay a wreath and say a prayer before the governor-elect is sworn in as the first African American governor of the state of Maryland. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
Wes Moore and Aruna Miller arrive at the Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Memorial to lay a wreath and say a prayer before the Gov.-Elect is sworn in as the First African-American Governor for the State of Maryland.
Wes Moore and Aruna Miller arrive at the Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Memorial to lay a wreath and say a prayer before the Gov.-Elect is sworn in as the First African-American Governor for the State of Maryland. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
Mayor Brandon Scott arrives for the inauguration if Wes Moore. (Cody Boteler/The Baltimore Banner)
Gov. Wes Moore arrives at the podium to be sworn into office by Chief Justice Matthew Fader during his inauguration as the First African-American governor for the State of Maryland, at the Maryland State House, in Annapolis, MD, Wednesday, January 18, 2023. (Kaitlin Newman/The Baltimore Banner)
Dana DiCarlo of Baltimore sits awaiting the start of the swearing in ceremony of Wes Moore, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, in Annapolis.
Dana DiCarlo of Baltimore sits awaiting the start of the swearing in ceremony of Wes Moore, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, in Annapolis. (Terrance Williams for the Baltimore Banner)
Members of the media setup equipment before the swearing in ceremony of Wes Moore, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, in Annapolis.
Members of the media setup equipment before the swearing in ceremony of Wes Moore, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, in Annapolis. (Terrance Williams for the Baltimore Banner)
A Wes Moore sign sits on seats before his swearing in ceremony, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, in Annapolis. (Terrance Williams for the Baltimore Banner)