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Why has teaching African American history become politicized -- and what must be done to make sure the true stories are told? Today we 'Pass the Mic' to Terri Freeman, head of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture. She asks Dr. Edwin T. Johnson Chairman of the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture and historian and archivist at Morgan State University, about the role cultural institutions play in correcting the rampant inaccuracies about African American history. Then spoken word artist Lady Brion recounts West Baltimore's Pennsylvania Avenue famous past and offers an update on the Pennsylvania Avenue Black Arts and Entertainment District, for which she is executive director.  Links: Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture. Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture, Pennsylvania Avenue, Black Arts and Entertainment District ,Banneker-Douglass Museum, National Museum of African American History and Culture.Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers mharvie@wypr.org 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers mgerr@wypr.org 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his sbdawes@wypr.org 410-235-1472

Tom's guests are Carole Boston Weatherford, an award-winning author, and her award-winning son, Jeffery Boston Weatherford, who is an acclaimed illustrator. They have collaborated on a powerful book about their family's journey in Maryland, from enslavement to freedom. It's called Kin: Rooted in Hope.  Carole and Jeffrey will speak about the book tonight at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

Joining Tom now is Naima Coster, the author of the New York Times best seller, What's Mine and Yours, which has been chosen by Maryland Humanities as this year's One Maryland One Book. That's a program in which Marylanders all over the state read the same book, and have the opportunity to talk about it with other readers, and with the author. Naima Coster's novel explores the dynamics of family and community, and the divisions that course through the lives of sisters and their circle in a story that pivots from North Carolina to California, France, and elsewhere. Ms. Coster will be appearing throughout the state next week, beginning this Sunday afternoon, when she'll talk about What's Mine and Yours at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture. Naima Coster joins us today on Zoom from New York…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When the Shriver Hall Concert Series, Carnegie Hall and others asked Morgan State Professor James Lee IIIto compose a new work, he thought of the 19th-century African-American writer Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, who struggled for racial and gender equity; he chose her poem, A Double Standard.  On Juneteenth, soprano Karen Slack will sing Lee's new music in its Baltimore premiere. She says of the poem, “With all of the various movements, and, you know, MeToo, and all of these things, we're in this time right now. The poem is not outdated whatsoever in how women are always trying to push the boundaries of sexism.” Plus, Clay Washington, the president of the Kennard Alumni Association, recounts the roots of the Kennard African-American Cultural Heritage Center in Queen Anne's County, and its Juneteenth festival on Saturday, June 11th. Additionally, on Sunday, June 19th, the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African-American History and Culture will celebrate traditional Juneteenth and Father's Day with free admission and special events.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3.30.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Men & Economic Recovery, S.C.& Amputation Rates, Men of Change Exhibit, Color Noir The economy and black folks. As our economy recovers, black men are still being left behind. According to a recent report by the Center for American Progress, black men continue to experience consistent unemployment gaps and limited economic opportunities. We'll have one of the authors of that report explain the findings. Vice President Kamala Harris announces improvements to a pilot program to help underserved entrepreneurs. An investigative report calls a South Carolina zip code one of the most medically dangerous communities in the South. We'll have both of those reporters on to talk about why so many black people in Columbia, South Carolina, are getting their limbs amputated at an alarming rate. The leadership of a town in New Jersey is accused of paying off a whistleblower who allegedly recorded town leaders making racial remarks about black people. An art exhibit is uplifting the black man at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture in Baltimore. The executive of the museum will tell us about the Men of Change. And today's Marketplace segment, a husband and wife team created an adult coloring app depicting the black experience. #RolandMartinUnfiltered partner: Nissan | Check out the ALL NEW 2022 Nissan Frontier! As Efficient As It Is Powerful!

3.24.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Booker's speech lauding Brown Jackson, NJ Cops Paralyzed Black Man, Shopping While Black The historical confirmation of the 116th Supreme Court Justice nominee, Ketanji Brown Jackson, has ended. Jackson spent nearly 22 hours being grilled by Senate Judiciary Committee members. Today's testimony was from outside witnesses testifying about Jackson. We'll have our expert panel and one of today's witnesses discuss the confirmation hearings. In Georgia, a sitting judge up for re-election can withdraw from a race, canceling the election and be appointed by the governor. We'll take a look at this judicial loophole Georgia's got. He was unarmed and went to his car when surrounded by plainclothed New Jersey police officers.   They thought he was reaching for a weapon. He was reaching for some tea. Now he's paralyzed from the neck down. Jajuan Henderson's attorney will update us on the case and let us know why he's still facing charges. Shopping while black. An Ohio man was wrongfully detained and questioned by police officers who were actually searching for a white suspect described b dispatch. Eric Lindsay and his attorney will tell us about his lawsuit. Plus, an art exhibit uplifting the black man is open at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture in Baltimore. The executive of the museum will tell us about the Men of Change. #RolandMartinUnfiltered partner: Nissan | Check out the ALL NEW 2022 Nissan Frontier! As Efficient As It Is Powerful!

Iranian, b. 1986 Lives and works in Baltimore, MD Taha Heydari's striking, large-scale canvases examine the power of images—and the role of the spectator—in politics, propaganda, and the shaping of culture and identity. Particularly of interest to Heydari are the ways in which the seductive power of media imagery is being used to shape perceptions and outcomes in the the United States and the Middle East. Heydari begins each new painting by culling from his growing archive of source material, news and media artefacts gleaned from research in libraries and on the Internet. His paintings are painstakingly executed with minutely detailed brushwork, but appear pixelated and fragmented, approximating the digital image in the moment of a glitch, when an error occurs in transmission. The beauty of Heydari's paintings invites closer inspection, which yields an array of ominous associations. In his most recent series of works, Heydari draws from covers of the Iranian women's magazine Zan-e Rooz (Woman of Today) published just before the 1979 Islamic Revolution, examining the ways in which cultural ruptures produce shifts in ideology and identity. Heydari received his BFA from the Art University of Tehran and an MFA from the LeRoy E. Hoffberger School of Painting at the Maryland Institute of College of Art in Baltimore. His work has been presented in solo exhibitions in Iran, New York, San Francisco, and Baltimore, including Taha Heydari: Subliminal, his first institutional solo at the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art, Winston-Salem, NC in 2017. He has additionally been included in group exhibitions in Baltimore, Amsterdam, Dubai, London, Antwerp and Berlin, most recently Make Good Trouble: Marching for Change at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture, Baltimore, MD (2020-2021) and Performance Anxiety at the Allegheny College Art Galleries in Meadville, PA (2021). He has been nominated for the prestigious Janet & Walter Sondheim Artscape Prize (2017), and the Bethesda Painting Awards (2019). (Courtesy of Haines Gallery) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jeremy-jirsa/support

Sippers! Wass tea? First and foremost sorry for the quality of the recording. Currently on the road home from Baltimore, MD. Me and my lady had an educational weekend for Juneteenth! Happy belated Juneteenth! To the fathers and the ones playing the father role, happy fathers day! Blessings to you and your family. Shout out to the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History where we enjoyed the Klass Cutz stories regarding their channeling experiences with their ancestors. Powerful and worth the watch. Can be found on my IG : @chais_teaa. Shout outs: Rih aka Rye Rye @deeply_unlocked Godis Mikumi @crystalcloudss. It's not too late to grab your copy of "Serving a Life Sentence Yet I Am Free" by Geri-lyn Romas-Peterson available on Amazon for $9.99 (Paperback) or $3.99 (Kindle). Until next week, stay true. Stay you. Namaste

Today it'sMidday at the Museum. Tom's guests are the new executive directors of two of Baltimore’s most cherished institutions. A little later, Tom speaks with Dr. Sol Davis, who has recently taken the reins of The Jewish Museum of Maryland. But we begin with Terri Lee Freeman. Before coming to Baltimore, she served for six years as the director of the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee. In February, she became the new executive director of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture here in Baltimore. Terri Lee Freeman joins us on Zoom… The Lewis is hosting its first in-person event this Saturday, in honor of Mother’ Day. The museum will host two screenings of a film by Brenda Hayes called Back Burner Dreams: A Women’s Passion Project.It’s the story of three women who put their own dreams and priorities on hold for years, and how they re-kindle those dreams later in life. There will be screenings at 12:30 and 2:30, each followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker. For more information, click here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm sure that many of us have had experiences where we have either been hurt by someone else's assumptions about us or we have made assumptions about others rather than having a conversation. Often, when people make assumptions about others, it can be hurtful to the one the assumption is made about. But I want to encourage someone who is listening to don't ever allow others' assumptions about you to define you! You are defined by what God says about you- you are made in God's image; you are fearfully and wonderfully made (even if you have a physical challenge); you have everything you need because you belong to the creator and owner of the universe and everything in it! My Guest for this episode is Miss Joy Hall. She is a native of Baltimore, Maryland educated in the Baltimore County and Baltimore City public school systems. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Villa Julie College (now Stevenson University) in 2000and her Masters of Science Degree in Communications from Stevenson University in December of 2018. Ms. Hall is currently the Visitor and Volunteer Services Coordinator at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History where she has worked since 2005 having moved from Visitor Services Associate and Group Reservationist. Ms. Hall oversees the visitor experience, coordinates tours, and trains volunteers and docents Ms. Hall volunteers with the Greater Baltimore Urban League Guild as the Correspondence Secretary and as a Mentor with YearUp. She is also a senior member of the newly founded ReLiving with CP Team which aims to prepare young adults with Cerebral Palsy for independent living, served as the 1989 National Easter Seals Poster Child, and was the first African American to represent Easter Seals. The topic is living with Cerebral Palsy and the triumphs and challenges faced throughout her life and career. Ms. Hall is also on the Executive Board of the Janet Hall Foundation. The Janet Hall Foundation was founded by entrepreneur Janet Hall of Baltimore, MD with a mission to assist breast cancer patients and their families in any way possible but focusing more on financial hardships. The Annual Janet Hall Wine and Spa Breast Cancer Fundraiser raises funds for individuals in the community who need assistance with everyday expenses or medical expenses. www.janethallfoundation.org Original music written, produced, and performed by Jasmine N. Weathers (IG: Jasthanomad) Focal scripture: Philippians 4:10-13 E-mail me or comment on any of my social media platforms for a free download of the LTWBSM Podcast Self-Work Booklet. LTWBSMPodcast@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/RevBenitaWeathers/ http://benitaweathers.com/ https://www.instagram.com/benita_weathers/ amazon.com/author/benitaweathers #livingthewordbeyondsundaymorning, #LTWBSM, #RevBLWeathersinspirations, #benitaweathers --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/benita-weathers/message

When Kweisi Mfume resigned from Congress in 1996, a four-term Maryland Delegate named Elijah Cummings won a crowded special primary and special election to complete Mfume’s term. Cummings, who went on to become one of the most respected leaders in the Democratic Party, died in October. Last night, Mfume won a crowded special primary to succeed Cummings in MD’s 7th District. He will face-off in a special general election against first-time Republican candidate Kimberly Klacik, an occasional commentator on Fox News from Middle River. She has promised to move to the district if she is elected. Joining Tom with analysis of the election is WBAL-TV’s lead investigative reporter, Jayne Miller. In other election news: The Open Society Institute is holding a Mayoral Forum tonight at 7pm at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture. It is sponsored by the Open Society Institute, and 24 of the 32 candidates running for Mayor of Baltimore are set to attend. Tom Hall will serve as moderator of that event with Lisa Snowden McCray of the Baltimore Beat and the Real News Network. Click here for more information.

2020 is the 15th anniversary of the Reginal F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture here is Baltimore City and Maryland Transit Times host Ken Berger talked with the museum’s executive director Jackie Copeland to learn more about its history and the exhibits that are on display. To hear the full interview, click on the link below. #ExploreBaltimore

Elizabeth Catlett received a Lifetime Achievement Award in contemporary sculpture from the International Sculpture Center in 2003. Decades earlier, Carnegie Institute of Technology revoked her admission when the school learned she was Black. Jackie Copeland, Executive Director of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture, tells us more about the groundbreaking artist.

Elizabeth Catlett received a Lifetime Achievement Award in contemporary sculpture from the International Sculpture Center in 2003. Decades earlier, Carnegie Institute of Technology revoked her admission when the school learned she was Black. Jackie Copeland, Executive Director of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture, tells us more about the groundbreaking artist.

Today, a special Juneteenth edition of Midday: Live from The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture, in downtown Baltimore. Our topic today: Reparations: Can America Atone for the Sin of Slavery? As this program aired, a House Judiciary subcommittee was holding a hearing about HR 40, a bill that would create ----a Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans.---- It is sponsored by Representative Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas. Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey has introduced a companion bill in the Senate. Booker is one of several Democratic candidates for President who have expressed their support for Reparations. So, what is it that they support? What would reparations look like? With 68% of Americans, including more than a third of African Americans, opposing compensation for descendants of slaves, what is the political viability of reparations legislation like HR40? Can America ever adequately atone for the sin of slavery?Midday's expert panel today explores the moral, economic and cultural dimensions of reparations. The panel includes:Dr. Ray Winbush is the director of the Institute for Urban Research at Morgan State University. In addition to many articles, he has written has published two books about reparations: Belinda’s Petition: A Concise History of Reparations For The Transatlantic Slave Trade, and Should America Pay?: Slavery and the Raging Debate on Reparations.E.R. Shipp was the first Black woman to win the Pulitzer Prize (1996) for commentary. She is a founding faculty member of the School of Global Journalism and Communication at Morgan State University, and a columnist with the Baltimore Sun. Adjoa A. Aiyetoro is a professor emerita at the William H. Bowen School of Law, and a founding member of the National Coalition of Blacks for Reparations (N’COBRA).Tom begins the program by inviting Jacqueline Copeland, the executive director of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum and our host for today's event, to briefly discuss the significance of the Juneteenth observance, and the role of the Lewis Museum in Baltimore's cultural and political landscape.We couldn't take any phone calls today, but we welcomed listener comments and questions via email, at midday@wypr.org, and on Twitter, @MiddayWYPR. We also streamed on the WYPR Facebook Page, and you can watch the video of the event here.

Since 2016, Wanda Draper has served as the Executive Director of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture. In her two years as executive director, Baltimore native Wanda Draper has, by most accounts, breathed new life into the Lewis Museum. In 2018, for the first time in a decade, the museum was able to meet the state’s mandate to generate $2 million dollars in revenue; last June the museum launched a new website; and the musuem has seen an increases in visitation. Wanda Draper has announced her retirement next month. She joins Tom in Studio AThis conversation was streamed live on WYPR's Facebook Pate. You can watch the video here.

In this episode, we are joined by Wanda Draper, who is the Executive Director at Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture to discuss her experience on the board of a museum and how museums can influence innovation. Wanda has over 40 years of experience in both broadcast and print journalism and has previously worked as Director of Programming at NBC-affiliated WBALTV, Director of Public Information for the Governor of Maryland, and as a reporter for The Baltimore Sun. How Wanda uses her transferable communication skills from her time as a journalist to create a new communicative culture. Why museums can offer fresh and creative perspectives that can help spark innovation. How Wanda is helping to shape a new and different kind of museum experience. Key Takeaways and Learnings Inclusivity: how museums are helping to influence visitors of all generations and ethnicities to learn and connect. Lessons: why exhibitions and artworks offer a lesson to be learned. Growth: how museums today are offering unique and personal learning experiences. Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode Get in touch with Wanda via Reginald F. Lewis Museum's website Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance, website Visit Baltimore, website The Baltimore Convention Center, website Other mentions: Jacob Lawrence, Romare Bearden, NBC-affiliated WBALTV, The Baltimore Sun, Hearst Corporation Innovaton Ecosystem Episode 068 – Accidental CEO with David Novak

Storytelling has been a constant in Wanda Draper’s life. The executive director of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture got her start in journalism and has since held various positions in communications. After graduating from the University of Maryland, Wanda worked at the Evening Sun, and has also held positions at the National Aquarium and most recently at WBAL-TV as director of programming and public affairs. Wanda has been at the Lewis Museum since September, following the retirement of A. "Skipp" Sanders, and she talked about what led to her career change and what helped her survive in male-dominated newsrooms. She also discussed how she’s addressing some of the museum’s challenges, how Freddie Gray shifted the paradigm in Baltimore and commanding respect.

A new exhibit, "Opening Doors: Contemporary African American Academic Surgeons," was on view at the Domenici Center for Health Sciences Education through March 29, 2011. The exhibit, which chronicles the careers of trailblazing African American surgeons, is also serving as a backdrop to an important discussion about race and medicine and social determinants in health. "Opening Doors" was developed and produced by the National Library of Medicine and the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture, and it was brought to New Mexico by the UNM Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center.