Raheem DeVaughn doesn’t take full credit for his musical talent. He’s humble enough to recognize the major influences who helped to shape his music into what it is today. Greats like Marvin Gaye, Sade and even the Motown era were huge influences. Raheem’s new project Sex, Love And Passion drops Feb 17 but is available […]
Towson University pays tribute to jazz/blues legend, singer, songwriter, pianist and civil rights activist Nina Simone. This free event takes place Feb 18 at 7pm. For more information, see here.
Baltimore Concert Opera introduces a one-woman show written and starring Adrienne Danrich paying homage to the legendary Marian Anderson and Leontyne Price. For more information, see here.
Did you know Annapolis was where Kunta Kinte of Alex Hailey’s “Roots” arrived on the slave ship. Annapolis has such rich history. Explore Annapolis and see this memorial as well as others for Black History Month. For more information, see here.
REV. CHARLES RANDOLPH UNCLES First black American ordained a Roman Catholic priest in the United States. One of the founders of the St. Joseph Society of the Sacred Heart. Also born in Baltimore,Md.
The B&O Railroad Museum has a monthlong celebration commemorating African-Americans’ offering to the railroad industry. Exhibits include “The War Came by Train,” “African-American Inventors & Leaders,” “Working for the Railroad” and “Labor & Service.” Bring the kids and the entire family!
In honor of Black History Month area school kids will put on performances at Baltimore’s historical Lexington Market from noon to 1 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays from noon to 2 p.m. Also featured will be an exhibit on the Buffalo Soldiers on Feb. 7. From Feb. 16-28 activities will include jewelry, crafting and tie-dying. […]
Can you imagine what would happen if Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X, Sam Cooke and Jim Brown were all in one room back in 1964 after Ali’s fight with Cassius Clay? Now you can see first-hand what that moment could have been like. Kemp Powers brings the stage play ‘One Night In Miami’ to Center Stage. […]
The Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum has a special exhibit featured in honor of Black History Month. ‘From Banneker to Douglass: The Quests for Freedom and Equality’ displays original art inspired by the struggle for freedom by Maryland African-Americans. The Benjamin BannekerHistorical Park and Museum is located in Catonsville. For more information, see here.
Blanche Kelso Bruce (Mississippi) was elected to full six year term in the U.S. Senate on this date in 1874.