Arts and Culture

Baltimore Built America, Part III: How Segregation Produced Extraordinary Black Teachers (BALTIMORE – July 11, 2026) – Every now and then, history surprises you. Not because the facts have been hidden. But because no one has ever connected them. That happened during one of my many conversations with Baltimore historian Marco Merrick. Marco and I had been discussing Baltimore’s remarkable legacy—its railroads, churches, civil rights pioneers, labor leaders, neighborhoods, educators, and institutions. Then he said something that stopped me. “If you were Black,” he said, “you couldn’t go to the University of Maryland.” At first, I thought he was simply…

Easterwood Reunion, June 27th, at Easterwood Rec

You asked for it. It’s here! Building on the tremendous energy, fellowship, and memories shared at last year’s gathering, the Easterwood community is coming together once again for the Easterwood Reunion 2026. This special event welcomes current and former residents, friends, families, and neighbors from the Easterwood community, including our extended family from the Matthew Henson community. Whether you grew up in the neighborhood, attended local schools, played ball at the rec center, or simply want to reconnect with old friends and familiar faces, this reunion is for you. Join us for an afternoon of conversation, laughter, memories, and community…

ARTS&CULTURE: BLACK WOMAN AS MUSE, A LANDMARK BOOK CELEBRATING BLACK WOMANHOOD

(CHARLOTTE, NC – June 8, 2026) – Photographer Jerry Taliaferro has just published his latest photo essay, BLACK WOMAN AS MUSE (MUSE).  The book is based on his traveling exhibition of the same title. It is a long-overdue homage to African American womanhood. This collection of photographs, produced over the course of decades, consists of images from one photographer’s odyssey to truly “seeing” the beauty that has always surrounded him.  Most importantly, the subjects are Black Women who inhabit the day-to-day lives of most Americans. They are our mothers, sisters, daughters, friends, and coworkers. Rarely has the American woman of African descent been so…

Pikes Studio Cinema Launches “Women in Film Series” with Honoree Lucien “Bowlegged Lou” George Jr.

(BALTIMORE – April 26, 2026) — A new cultural platform dedicated to elevating women’s voices in cinema is set to debut in the Baltimore region this week, as Pikes Studio Cinema launches its highly anticipated Women in Film Series with a powerful opening night event in Pikesville. The inaugural program, scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., will take place at Pikes Studio Cinema, located at 921 Reisterstown Road, bringing together filmmakers, creatives, and community members for an evening rooted in storytelling, culture, and recognition. At the center of the evening is Baltimore filmmaker Shelia Hall, whose short…

Join The Flywire on Thanksgiving Eve and bring a TOY 

Bmore We Need You! Please share  . Join The Flywire on Thanksgiving Eve and bring a TOY . Enjoy a Cocktail, tasty eats, and great music by DJ Keebee.  Happy Hour and Dinner specials.  WED NOV 26, 5P-9P Blk Swan 1302 Fleet St Harbor East Baltimore NO COVER Bring a new toy (for PreK-grade 5 students) to support Catherine’s Family and Youth Services Annual Toy Drive to help a local Baltimore elementary school. www.catherinesfamilyandyouthservices.org Happy Hour Specials —4for$40 Dinner  til 8p —$6,$8,$9,$10 Food & Drink Happy Menu til 7p The 4 for $40 special menu provides a choice of one for…

“It’s Not A Man’s World!” One-Woman Stage Play Brings Message of Healing to Columbia

(COLUMBIA, MD – October 20, 2025) – On Saturday, October 25, 2025, the Harriet Tubman Cultural Center will host a transformative evening of theater and truth-telling as 4SistersLIVE presents “It’s Not A Man’s World!”, a powerful one-woman stage play starring Dr. Marty K. Casey. Dr. Casey, a playwright, founder, and global peace advocate from St. Louis, Missouri, delivers a compelling performance that tackles critical issues facing women today, including missing women and human trafficking. Through personal storytelling and advocacy, the production offers a message of resilience, healing, and hope that promises to bring both tears and transformation. “It’s Not A…

Laurel Cemetery: History Unearthed, Ancestors Remembered

BALTIMORE – On Saturday, September 13, 2025, Baltimore stood still at 2401 Belair Road. Community members, descendants, elected officials, clergy, and scholars gathered to lift up a truth that bulldozers and backroom deals tried to bury. Laurel Cemetery — once the sacred resting place for tens of thousands of Black Baltimoreans — was given its rightful due with the unveiling of a new commemorative sign, now visible from Belair Road. “We are here so that Laurel is not forgotten — so that the names of those buried here are not lost forever.” — Dr. Elgin Klugh, Coppin State University Laurel…

United Way of Central Maryland CENTENNIAL BENEFIT CONCERT featuring Common, Oct. 11th

Concert mode: UNLOCKED 🔓 3-time Grammy-award winning artist, Common, is headlining our Centennial Benefit concert – and we guarantee you won’t want to miss it. Join us on October 11 at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall to catch Common’s iconic performance: uwcm.org/concert Thank you to our media partners WJZ | CBS News Baltimore and The AFRO-American Newspapers 🎥 Thank you to our sponsors CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Associated Black Charities, and BlueSKY Collaborative Partners!

31st Ruth M. Kirk Family Fun Festival Celebrates Legacy, Community, and Service

(BALTIMORE – August 12, 2025) — The 31st Ruth M. Kirk Family Fun Festival lit up Franklin Square the weekend of Aug. 2nd-3rd with joy, music, and the spirit of togetherness that has defined the event for more than three decades. “The 31st Ruth M. Kirk Family Fun Festival was amazing last weekend. We were able to watch generations of all ages enjoy themselves from different communities and neighborhoods. Some people traveled back home just to participate in this spectacular event. The new line up of groups were fantastic. But the ones who has been there for years were outstanding.…

🏓 Table Tennis Throwdown – Easterwood Edition: Aug. 23rd, 2:30 pm

JUST ANNOUNCED: Ping-Pong Tournament at the Easterwood Reunion! It’s official — we’re adding even more excitement to the Easterwood Reunion! CALLING ALL PING-PONG PLAYERS in Baltimore! We’re hosting a Ping-Pong Tournament at the Rec, and the competition is open to all skill levels. Whether you’re a basement champ or a spin master, this is your moment! Entry Fee: $10 Prizes: Two trophies up for grabs Vibe: Fun, friendly, and fiercely competitive Come for the fun, stay for the bragging rights — but don’t forget to bring your A-game! RSVP to Easterwood.eventbrite.com