BOPA has expressed concerns about Baltimore City’s plan to terminate its contract within 90 days, citing the risk it poses to the future of the organization and local arts community.
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Baltimore Running Festival returns for 24th year
The 2024 Baltimore Running Festival saw over 12,000 participants taking part in various races, with some running for non-profit organizations and others for personal fitness or health goals.
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Members of Afro Charities team speak on preserving history
The Baltimore Book Festival celebrated its 25th anniversary by featuring over 100 authors and guests discussing book bans, Black history, education, and more, with members of the Afro Charities team and The Baltimore Beat discussing the importance of preserving history through the Black Press.
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PRESS ROOM: Registration now open for the 2024 Baltimore Together Summit
The Baltimore Together Summit, a gathering of community, government, and business leaders, will discuss strategies for inclusive economic growth and celebrate milestones from the past year, including the launch of the Baltimore Economy Dashboard and Downtown RISE.
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Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle hosts forum on ballot question aimed at shrinking Baltimore City Council
Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle hosted a panel discussion on Sept. 19 to discuss a ballot measure that would reduce the Baltimore City Council from 14 districts to eight, which opponents believe would usurp political power from Baltimore’s Black communities.
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AFRO High Tea returns to D.C.
The AFRO High Tea honored four women for their contributions to political and community service, including Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, Cora Masters Barry, and former D.C. Mayor Sharon Pratt.
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Baltimore Comic-Con is back from Sept. 20-22
Baltimore Comic-Con is celebrating its 25th annual convention, inviting comic book enthusiasts to meet creators, access exclusive merchandise, attend panels, and participate in cosplay contests.
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Baltimore Rhythm Festival to celebrate 10 years
The Baltimore Rhythm Festival is returning on September 14 to celebrate 10 years since its revival in 2014, featuring local vendors, workshops, performances, and an evening concert headlined by Janeliasoul and Chopteeth Afrofunk Big Band.
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Baltimore MET Gala returns to celebrate Charm City’s best
The 2024 Baltimore MET Gala, a multi-sensory production featuring art, culinary, fashion, and philanthropy, is set to celebrate the best parts of Charm City, with a fashion experience featuring over 150 models and an art exhibition featuring 20 diverse artists.
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New Reginald F. Lewis Museum exhibit highlights role of Black Press in Civil Rights Movement
The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of African American History and Culture has unveiled a new exhibit, “iWitness: Media and the Movement”, which commemorates the Maryland activists, community leaders and organizations that shaped the Civil Rights Movement via radio, television, photography and the Black Press.
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Black Restaurant Week returns to D.C. and Baltimore area for fifth year
Black Restaurant Week is returning to Washington D.C. and Baltimore for its fifth year, aiming to stimulate the economy of the Black community and highlight Black-owned culinary businesses and professionals who cannot afford marketing campaigns.
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Upcoming meetings and events in the Baltimore and D.C. and Virginia Area
Baltimore, D.C. and the surrounding neighborhoods are hosting a variety of events this month, including free health screenings, movie marathons, live concert performances, and more.