Honor Dr. Carter G. Woodson: Keep Black History Alive
The origin of Black History Month begins with scholar, journalist and American historian, Dr. Carter G. Woodson (December 19, 1875- April 3, 1950). The “Father of Black History” introduced “Negro History Week” in 1926 after noticing lack of acknowledgement and education about the contributions of Black Americans. Dr. Woodson, who was not permitted to…
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Josh Lay: Power of One
Day 8 | Black Futures Cypher – The Power of One For Josh Lay, The Power of One is both a personal conviction and a collective truth. A Baltimore native and seasoned vocalist, songwriter, and producer, Lay’s work reflects a lifelong commitment to unity, service, and faith—values that guide his music onstage and his impact…
A Target City
By the late nineteen-sixties, Baltimore’s Black neighborhoods were tense with frustration and expectancy, a feeling as ambient as the summer heat that clung to rowhouse stoops and corner carryouts. It was in this unsettled space—between the promise of change and the familiarity of neglect Black Power came into focus. The movement gave language and posture…
DevRock: The Power of One
Day 6 | Black Futures Cypher – The Power of One For DevRock, The Power of One begins at home—and radiates outward through family, faith, and disciplined love. A husband, father, writer, artist, poet, host, and CEO, DevRock’s creative practice is inseparable from his responsibility to community. As the founder and leader of Media Rhythm…
New Report Shows Strong Potential for Residential Growth Across Baltimore City
Potential to add 20,000+ households over the next five years in new and renovated homes BALTIMORE, MD — A new report commissioned by Live Baltimore reveals strong potential for residential development across Baltimore City and updates the groundbreaking 2020 study, the City’s first comprehensive residential market analysis. Conducted by nationally recognized firm Zimmerman/Volk Associates, the 2026 Analysis of Baltimore…
