Black History Month
With the recent success of rising rock band The Paradox, we looked back at the Black pioneers of alternative music who helped pave the way.
Black music has always moved the culture. Without us, 85% of popular music, fashion, language, and mannerisms wouldn’t exist. The real story, though, isn’t just about the artists and tastemakers. It’s about ownership. Who controlled the masters? Who owned the publishing? Who built the infrastructure? For over a century, Black creatives have fought not just […]
Did you know Baltimore’s Arch Social Club began as a 1912 theater? The Pennsylvania Avenue landmark became a center of Black civic and cultural life.
Did you know jazz legend Ethel Ennis built a global career yet stayed in Baltimore? Learn how the singer became a cultural ambassador and hometown icon.
Did you know a 15-year-old Black boy, Howard Cooper, was lynched by a mob in Baltimore County in 1885 before his appeal? His story reveals a painful history.
Did you know Western High in Baltimore, founded in 1844, is the oldest public all-girls high school still operating in the United States?
The NAACP put its full support behind the Living Wage For All bill, which aims to raise minimum wage to at least $30 in NY and $25 federally.
Did you know Bethel AME Church, founded in 1815, helped lead Black freedom, education, and economic progress in Baltimore for over 200 years?
Black history continues unfolding every day. A new generation of Black activists leads movements that demand accountability and build opportunity. These leaders organize communities, influence policy, and reshape national conversations. Their work in 2026 reflects the future direction of Black leadership across multiple movements. Future Black History Leaders to Watch in 2026 Alicia GarzaAlicia Garza […]
Did you know Coppin State began in 1900 as a teacher program in a segregated high school? Learn how Baltimore’s HBCU grew into a global university.
Baltimore mayor champions bold, unapologetic Black leadership, prioritizing community, reducing violence, and celebrating city's Black heritage.
Black women leaders like Rev. Bradley continue century-long fight for social, political, and economic justice despite challenges and exhaustion.