To promote violence prevention and celebrate positive Black fatherhood, the Easterwood Recreation Center will host the 13th annual “Fathers in the Hood” basketball tournament alongside a community health and wellness festival on Saturday, June 14. The event, a collaboration between longtime organizer Mike Wilson and the Omega Baltimore Foundation, will feature health services, youth mentorship, and family-friendly activities aimed at uplifting West Baltimore.
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‘Fifty Shades of Pride’ : Baltimore celebrates five decades of queer joy and resistance
As Baltimore Pride turns 50, this year’s festival honors the vibrant, diverse history of the city’s LGBTQ+ community. Organizers say it’s more than a celebration—it’s a movement grounded in visibility, legacy and real support.
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The National Great Blacks in Wax Museum to host annual ‘Voices of History’ Street Fair
The National Great Blacks in Wax Museum will host its annual “Voices of History” Street Fair on June 28, a celebration of Black history, East Baltimore pride and the power of arts and culture to promote healing. The festival, which will spotlight local youth and community joy, reflects the museum’s broader mission to tell the uncompromising truth about Black history and preserve it through education, creativity and celebration.
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Applications open for the 10th Annual Municipal Art Society of Baltimore City Artist Travel Prize
The Baltimore Office of Promotion and The Arts has announced the 10th MASB Artist Travel Prize, awarding $7,000 to a Baltimore-based visual artist to support travel that enriches their practice, with applications open until June 20, 2025.
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Thousands turn out for Artscape’s Memorial Day makeover
By Alexis TaylorAFRO Managing Editor Artscape returned to Baltimore at a different time of year and in a new location over the 2025 Memorial Day weekend. Thousands packed the downtown Baltimore area to hear the likes of LeToya Luckett, Tweet, Fantasia, Robin Thicke and more on May 24 and 25. The dates for the country’s […]
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GBC and SelectUSA host second annual Baltimore Region Investment Summit
The Greater Baltimore Committee co-hosted the Baltimore Region Investment Summit with Select USA on May 15 to showcase the region’s growing infrastructure, business opportunities and appeal to national and global investors.
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Afro Charities set to host ‘Wildest Dreams’ fundraiser
Afro Charities will host its annual “Wildest Dreams” fundraiser on June 7 in Baltimore to support the preservation of the AFRO’s more than 130-year-old archival collection. The event reflects the organization’s ongoing work to honor Black legacy, expand public access to historical records and invest in community memory.
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Baltimore’s creative pulse takes center stage at inaugural Scout Art Fair
The inaugural Scout Art Fair, part of Baltimore’s revitalized Artscape and curated by Derrick Adams and Teri Henderson, showcases over 40 local artists in a landmark cultural moment that affirms the city’s arrival as a major force in the contemporary art world.
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Patrons experience last Preakness prior to Pimlico renovation
Thousands gathered in Baltimore for the historic 150th Preakness Stakes, marking the final race at Pimlico Race Course before major renovations begin. While attendees enjoyed the race and cultural festivities, some expressed frustration with event organization despite the excitement and tradition surrounding the event.
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Why We Give Black: Remembering, ‘restorying’ and reimagining
We Give Black will take place May 29-31 at Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park, 1417 Thames St., in Baltimore. The event will center Black stories, leadership and imagination as vital capital—fueling a movement grounded in solidarity, abundance and self-determination.
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“To Baltimore With Love”: Call for artists – $500 honorarium for selected creators
“To Baltimore With Love,” a new exhibition curated by Baltimore Unity Hall and The Mary Ann Connelly Fund in Support of Artists, invites local creators to celebrate the city’s spirit through art. Submissions are open until June 9, 2025, with selected artists receiving a $500 honorarium.
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Morgan’s Spring Commencement highlights growth and excellence, legacy and leadership
Morgan State University celebrated one of its largest graduating classes during its 148th Spring Commencement, awarding 1,022 degrees and recognizing notable achievements including a record 60 doctoral candidates and the university’s first graduates in Mechatronics Engineering and Musical Theatre. Keynote speaker Thasunda Brown Duckett inspired graduates to pursue impactful leadership, while student and faculty honorees emphasized perseverance, legacy, and the transformative power of a Morgan education.
