Author Talk
The Politics of Mothering While Black
Join scholar Dawn Marie Dow and journalist Dani McClain in a thought-provoking talk on the politics of black motherhood with their latest books. Dow examines black middle class mothers approach to parenting through the lens of race, gender and class while McClain discusses how to raise a daughter as a black woman in an unjust […]
CANCELED // Author Talk: The Struggle Is Eternal: Gloria Richardson and Black Liberation
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. Author Joseph R. Fitzgerald will reveal how Gloria Richardson’s human rights activism extended beyond Cambridge, Maryland and how her liberation vision was embraced by younger activists of the Black Power Movement. A book signing will follow; books available in the Museum Shop. Member: $8; Non-member: $10. Click here for tickets.
CANCELED // The Corner: 20 Years Later with David Simon
Reginald F. Lewis Museum 830 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, United StatesJoin author, journalist, and producer David Simon for commentary and recollections from the critically-acclaimed show.
VIRTUAL Annual African American Children’s Book Fair
The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture will host the Annual African American Children’s Virtual Book Fair on Saturday, June 27, 2020 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Join us online for a day of family-friendly activities including storytelling, workshops, author talks, art-making activities and literary resources that celebrate diverse book titles embracing black culture and […]
Writers LIVE: Wes Moore, Five Days
Best selling author Wes Moore joins us with the Baltimore launch of his new book, Five Days. In Five Days, Moore—along with journalist Erica Green—tell the story of the Baltimore uprising both through his own observations and through the eyes of other Baltimoreans. Book sales provided by the The Ivy Bookshop. Visit their website to […]
Reading The Culture September Author Talk – Shannen Dee Williams, Ph.D.
Reading The Culture September Author Talk with Shannen Dee Williams, Ph.D. Thursday, September 1, 2022 | 6 pm - 7:30 pm ET Virtual Free Admission. Registration required. Space is limited. As the Lewis Museum celebrates all things related to reading this fall, we’re excited to host a stellar collection of authors as they provide insight on […]
Reading The Culture November Author Talk – Lawrence T. Brown, PhD, MPA
VirtualReading The Culture September Author Talk with Lawrence T. Brown, Ph.D., MPA Thursday, November 3, 2022 | 6 pm - 7:30 pm ET Virtual Free Admission. Registration required. Space is limited. Noted equity scientist and urban Afrofuturist Lawrence T. Brown, Ph.D., MPA joins for a discussion on his IPPY Book Award-winning best-seller, The Black Butterfly: The […]
Juneteenth Celebration: Envisioning A New Future
Reginald F. Lewis Museum 830 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, United StatesJuneteenth Celebration: Envisioning A New Future Monday, June 19 | 11 am to 4 pm FREE ADMISSION Celebrate Juneteenth this year at The Reginald F. Lewis Museum by looking towards the future. Visitors can learn about the origins of Juneteenth while enjoying musical performances by the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra, Benny Russell Big Band and actor […]
PRIDE Film and Poetry Mixer: How the Boogeyman Became a Poet featuring Tony Keith Jr., Candice Iloh, and the Baltimore International Black Film Festival
Reginald F. Lewis Museum 830 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, United StatesPRIDE Film and Poetry Mixer: How the Boogeyman Became a Poet featuring Tony Keith Jr., Candice Iloh, and the Baltimore International Black Film Festival Thursday, June 22 | 6 pm - 9 pm Mix and mingle at The Reginald F. Lewis Museum with afro futuristic exhibits, poetry, short films, music, and refreshments during Baltimore Pride Week. […]
PRIDE Children Story Hour: We Are Family
Reginald F. Lewis Museum 830 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, United StatesPRIDE Children Story Hour: We Are Family Saturday, June 24 | 11 am - 12 pm | Included with Museum Admission The Lewis Museum celebrates Baltimore Pride Week with a children’s story reading and art activity rooted in the diverse ways families show up. Hear a story reading of A Tale of Two Mommies by Vanita […]