Malcolm X Talk: Marijuana Legalization and Reparations
For decades, local government turned marijuana prohibition into massive over-policing of black and brown neighborhoods. Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle will discuss the cannabis entrepreneurship in Maryland and the advocacy to use its tax revenue to fund reparations for the War on Drugs. Free admission. Click HERE to Sign Up!
STEAM Day @ The Lewis – African Americans in Space
Explore being an astronaut for a day at the Lewis! Youth will participate in cool hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities relating to space exploration and learn about African Americans who contribute to the field. This program is in partnership with the Maryland STEM Festival (Oct 11- Nov 10th) which is celebrating […]
The Lewis Annual Gala
Every year hundreds gather at the Reginald F. Museum to party with a purpose to support the authentic voice of African American art, history and culture in Maryland. EVENT SCHEDULE 5:30 pm Cocktail Reception 6:30 pm Multi-course Seated Dinner 8:30 pm-Midnight Light Up the Night After PartyPurchase your tickets by clicking here.
Poetry Salon: Black Women in Their Splendor
Enjoy poetry readings on black womanhood with three of Baltimore’s rising poets: Lady Brion, international spoken word artist and activist, Hannah V. Sawyer, a Sierra Leonean-American award-winning writer, and Mecca Morphosis, the Former Youth Poet Ambassador of Baltimore City. In conjunction with Elizabeth Catlett: Artist As Activist. Members: $8; Non-Members: $10. Click HERE to Sign […]
Roundtable Discussion: Baltimore 1968
This program event is now rescheduled to November 20, 2019. Johns Hopkins University and the Lewis present a roundtable discussion with former Black Panther Eddie Conway and lifelong activist Ralph Moore as they discuss their personal experiences as activists in late 1960s Baltimore. Dominique Hazzard, a food justice and youth empowerment activist will moderate this […]
Saturday Fun: Printmaking Workshop for Kids
Explore the printmaking process by making a creative portrait print inspired by artist Elizabeth Catlett. Young visitors will hear the story, Jamilah Loves to Talk about Art and view prints from Elizabeth Catlett: Artist As Activist. This workshop is presented by printmaking artist Sean Montague of Ethnicitees, LLC. Free with museum admission.
Short Kuts Live Storytelling Series: Strictly Business
Short Kuts ends the season with stories celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit of black business leaders and owners. Hear their personal experiences of how they take care of business. Members: $12; Non-Members: $15 Click HERE to Sign Up!
Saturday Fun: Clay for Kids Workshop
Dabble with clay and make a face mask inspired by artist Elizabeth Catlett. This workshop is presented by ceramic artist and educator Sallah Jenkins fro Baltimore Clayworks. In conjunction with Elizabeth Catlett: Artist As Activist. Dollar Day admission.
Film Screening: BOSS, The Black Experience In Business (118 minutes)
Directed by award-winning filmmaker Stanley Nelson, the new documentary brings the largely unknown stories of enterprising African Americans to the forefront examining more than 150 years of African Americans. A post discussion with Nelson, Loida Lewis, the widow of Reginald F. Lewis, and MPT reporter Charles Robinson will follow. This program is being presented in […]