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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Mobile mural unveiled at future AFRO headquarters site, celebrating Black legacy, art and community
A vibrant new mural celebrating Black legacy and community was unveiled outside Jubilee Arts in West Baltimore, created through a collaboration between Creative Nomads and Afro Charities. Featuring historic AFRO imagery, interactive AR elements, and community-driven design, the mural now surrounds the future site of the AFRO’s new headquarters at Upton Mansion.