What’s happening?
Marylanders can expect several events, conversations, and gatherings celebrating Black History Month this year—both virtually and in person, reports Billy Jean Louis for The Baltimore Sun.
What’s happening in Baltimore?
- John Muller, author of Frederick Douglass in Washington, D.C.: The Lion of Anacostia, is hosting a walking tour that will uncover the lost history of Frederick Douglass’ life in Baltimore. On Feb. 5 and Feb. 18, Muller will guide tourists from Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park to Greedy Reads in Fells Point. Tickets are $17.50. You can purchase them here.
- Listen to Lawrence Brown, author of “The Black Butterfly: The Harmful Politics of Race and Space in America,” deliver the keynote at the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s Black History Month celebration on Feb. 8 at Noon. Register here.
- The B&O Railroad Museum on West Pratt Street is screening three movies featuring different eras in Black history. “Amistad” is showing on Feb. 12 at 3 p.m., “Harriet,” is showing on Feb 20 at 3 p.m., and Selma is screening on Feb. 27 at 3 p.m. Admission is Free. Get more info here.
Anything else I should know?
Check out more Black History Month events happening in and around Baltimore City here.
