Black History Month in Baltimore

February 1, 2012 - February 29, 2012 | All Day

Throughout Baltimore

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Baltimore's history as one of the southernmost free cities for African Americans during the era of abolition has resulted in an incredible wealth and depth of black history, culture and heritage.

Take advantage of special events, exhibits and programs all over the city this and every month.

Fourth Annual Reginald F. Lewis Museum High School Juried Art Show
Reginald F. Lewis Museum
January 14  – February 26, 2012

This  year’s theme, “Building Community through Civic Engagement,” focuses on  improving
communities through civic or political actions. In partnership with  the Maryland State Education Association (MSEA).

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An African American Journey
Mark Cottman Gallery
January 26 - February 27

The African American Journey will highlight in cross section the contributions of individuals, historical events and imagery. Featured will be paintings of Rosa Parks, Cornel West, Toni Morrison, Richard Pryor, and many more.

Also featured is the book The Other Annapolis written by Philip L. Brown. "The Other Annapolis is an account of the life of "colored" Annapolitans during the period from 1900 to 1950 from the prospective of those who lived it."

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Celebrate Black History Month at the B&O
B&O Railroad Museum
February 1-29, 2012
Mon– Sat 10:00am – 4:00pm
Sun 11:00am – 4:00pm

Celebrate the contributions of African Americans to the railroad industry. Learn about these men and women who filled vital jobs along the B&O Railroad's line and understand how significant social issues, such as segregation, affected railroading.

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African Dancing and Drumming
Enoch Pratt Free Library - Govans & Orleans Street Branches
February 2 & 7, 2012 at 6:30pm

An evening of African dancing and drumming performed by the Nazu Dance Company, under the artistic direction of Nai Zou Oliver.
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Cultural Series: African-American Heritage
National Aquarium in Baltimore
February 3, 2012

The National Aquarium's Cultural Series will celebrate Black History Month with an event that honors the black watermen who worked along the Chesapeake Bay. There will also be an oyster tonging exhibit, an art exhibit by the students at the Renaissance Academy, an African drum performance, arts and crafts, and dance performances.

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From Fortune to Henrietta Lacks and Beyond
Enoch Pratt Free Library - Central Branch
February 6, 2012 at 7:30pm

This panel discussion will examine ethics in medical education, research, treatment, and practice and explore the parallels between Fortune's story and that of Henrietta Lacks. Panelists include: Professor Taunya Lovell-Banks, University of Maryland School of Law; Dr. Curt Civin, University of Maryland School of Medicine; David Lacks, son of Henrietta Lacks; Ysaye Barnwell, composer and curator of the Fortune's Bones Project. Moderator: Kojo Nnamdi, WAMU-FM.

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Click here for other Black History Month events at the Enoch Pratt Free Library.

Black History Month Celebration
Lexington Market
February 6-29

Literacy Week, Great Blacks in Wax, Buffalo Soldiers, Artisan Week, and music from Baltimore City School groups all month long.

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