The Reginald F. Lewis Museum will open its first satellite gallery at The Village at Mondawmin with a ribbon cutting. Museum leadership, community partners and elected officials will gather at 10 a.m. on Sept. 19 to mark the launch of The Lewis at Mondawmin.
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Business mogul Reginald F. Lewis remembered by mantra, ‘Keep going, no matter what’
Reginald F. Lewis, the first Black billionaire in the U.S., is being honored for his groundbreaking achievements in business and his deep commitment to family and community. A new exhibit and public events at the museum bearing his name celebrate his legacy of resilience, vision and determination to “keep going, no matter what.”
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Lewis museum marks 20 years with joyful Juneteenth celebration
The Lewis Museum will host Juneteenth “Day Of Jubilee” Block Party: A Free Community Celebration Honoring Freedom, Legacy, and Black Joy on June 19, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Titans of Media: A conversation on the AFRO’s impact through storytelling
At the “Titans of Media” panel at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum, leaders of the AFRO News and Afro Charities discussed their ongoing efforts to elevate Black voices, preserve historical narratives and innovate within the media landscape. The conversation highlighted the AFRO’s role as both a chronicler of history and a driving force for future generations, ensuring that Black stories remain visible and influential.
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‘TITAN: The Legacy of Reginald F. Lewis’ opens in Baltimore
By AFRO Staff On Feb. 8, The Reginald F. Lewis Museum unveiled “TITAN: The Legacy of Reginald F. Lewis,” the most comprehensive exhibit of the man who was known to be a “titan of industry.” Recognized as the first Black man to lead a billion dollar company, Lewis is remembered for his salient question: “Why […]
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Reginald F. Lewis Museum hopes to spark conversation with new Douglass mural
The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture has installed a new mural, “Frederick Douglass / Liberty” by contemporary artist Adam Himoff, which reimagines the iconic abolitionist, writer and orator Frederick Douglass in a modern, stylish pose against a backdrop of graffiti.