Baltimore’s historic drop in youth homicides and gun violence is the result of intentional investments in Black-led organizations, youth arts programs, recreation centers and public spaces, not chance. Drawing from her work with Creative Nomads, Kayenecha Daugherty argues that art, community-based leadership and equitable funding are proven public-safety strategies—and warns that recent gains are fragile without sustained support.
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Creative Nomads honors the past and celebrates 10 years at annual “Jubilee Noir”
Creative Nomads, a Baltimore-based arts advocacy organization, celebrated its 10th anniversary with its annual fundraiser, Jubilee Noir, at Clifton Mansion, which was once a slave plantation, to honor the sacrifices of those who toiled there and to celebrate the joy of the arts in the community.
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Investing in change: The urgent need for support of Black-led nonprofits
By Kayenecha Daugherty As the executive director of a Black-led nonprofit in Baltimore, I am compelled to address a critical issue facing our community: the lack of sufficient financial support for organizations like Creative Nomads and so many others. In a city where disparities are stark and resources often scarce, the vital work undertaken by […]