Virtual Mini-Camp: Comic Books for Kids – Session 2
Create the next great Black superhero with this introductory comic book workshop! Campers will learn the basics of comic book creation including writing, drawing, and character development. By the end of the series, comic book creators will create their own superhero story. This program is facilitated by comic artist Akinseye Brown of East Coast Black […]
Virtual Mini-Camp: Comic Books for Kids – Session 3
Create the next great Black superhero with this introductory comic book workshop! Campers will learn the basics of comic book creation including writing, drawing, and character development. By the end of the series, comic book creators will create their own superhero story. This program is facilitated by comic artist Akinseye Brown of East Coast Black […]
I Got A Monster: Virtual Book Discussion
You're invited to a virtual book discussion with authors, Brandon Soderberg and Baynard Woods, about their new book, I Got a Monster: The Rise and Fall of America's Most Corrupt Police Squad. Soderberg and Woods will be joined by Ivan Bates, former prosecutor turned defense lawyer, and moderator Tia "Mz Konnoisseur" Hamilton, owner of State […]
The Power of Motherhood
The Reginald F. Lewis Museum in partnership with Kaiser Permanente invites you to the first program in the virtual panel discussion series, Still We Rise. The Power of Motherhood explores the resiliency of mothers. Numerous African American women who've lost a child to gun violence or police brutality have gone from grieving to activism to […]
Virtual Youth Photography Workshop: How I See My Community
Young photographers in training are invited to learn the tricks and trade of photography with photojournalist, Kyle Pompey, over this two session course (9/12/20 and 9/19/20). Kyle will share his experiences and work, while teaching youth how to create their own photographic works of arts. Student photographers will showcase their work online following the workshop. […]
Capturing a Movement: Photography as Activism
Photographers serve as witnesses, capturing humanity during a moment in time. Baltimore photographer Joe Giordano will moderate a discussion with fellow photographers from around the country about the history of photographing protest, the importance of being witness to the Black Lives Matter movement, and more. Registration required; free for members/$5 for non-members. Register here. The […]
Reginald F. Lewis Museum Virtual Educator’s Open House
Join the museum to learn about virtual program offerings available for educational groups. Educators will take a guided virtual gallery tour of our permanent exhibition and Freedom Bound: Runaways of the Chesapeake exhibtion along with a glimpse of a virtual living history performance. Museum staff will be available for questions and discussion. Cost: Free Click […]
Regional Youth Summit on Teen Resistance to Systemic Racism
Join the museum and teens from around the region in a virtual conversation on how they are addressing and fighting systemic injustices occurring in their world today. Students will discuss how teens are active in their communities and the power they yield to shape change. The summit will feature artistic and musical expressions. This summit […]
Family Story: Unraveling Your DNA
If you can’t find information through records or have hit a dead end in your research, DNA analysis can help expand your family story. Genealogy expert, Lyndra Marshall (née Pratt), speaks with AfricanAncestry founder and president, Dr. Gina Paige. Learn how DNA ancestry testing works and what can be uncovered in the process. Register here. […]
Freedom Bound: Songs of Love, Hope, and Determination
This program has moved. Baltimore Musicales will be hosting the virtual concert. Register for their event at https://www.baltimoremusicales.org/performances/event-freedombound. Please contact Alyssa Foley at alyssa.foley@lewismuseum.org, if you have any questions. You’re invited to the debut of Freedom Bound: Songs of Love, Hope, and Determination, a virtual concert created in partnership with Baltimore Musicales. Explore Freedom Bound: […]