Podcasts about pratt library

America's democracy is in crisis. A University of Maryland constitutional scholar has a plan to fix it -- maybe not the plan you'd expect. In "Parliamentary America," Professor Maxwell Stearns says the flaw is our two entrenched political parties. Stearns will be speaking on Sunday at 3 p.m. at Politics & Prose in Washington, DC and on Monday evening at 7 p.m. in the Pratt Library's Writers Live! Series.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

There is a change of leadership at the top of Baltimore city's public library system. Heidi Daniel has been CEO of the Enoch Pratt Free Library since 2017. But next month, she will become the executive director of the King County Library System in Washington State. Her replacement is Darcell Graham, who has been with the Pratt Library for 25 years. She served as the Vice President of Public Services, and she has been appointed Interim CEO of the library while a search is conducted for a permanent successor to Daniel. We speak with Graham and Daniel about the transition and what it could mean for Baltimore's public library.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

aron interviewed Matthew Lengel Chair of the Pratt Contemporaries and Chris Lewis Individual and Corporate Giving Manager of the Enoch Pratt library. The Pratt Contemporaries are a diverse group of cosmopolitans who seek to raise awareness of the Enoch Pratt Free Library as a vital part of Baltimore's identity. Matthew, Chris and I talked about one of their premier events that the Pratt Contemporaries have ever year and it's called the Black & White Party. The Black & White Party is January 27th at the Central Library . The Pratt Contemporaries announced this year's theme is New Orleans, Mon Amour. The money raised all goes to Children and Teen programming at the Pratt Library. This helps with literacy with Baltimore youth. Listen in on how you can join the Pratt Contemporaries and why joining has so many amazing benefits. Some key dates for the Black & White Party. December 3rd for certain membership levels tickets are available now. On January 8th, all Pratt Contemporaries members can purchase their tickets during the presale. The general public sale will be January 11th. https://www.prattlibrary.org/support-... https://www.instagram.com/prattcontem...

In celebration of National Lumpy Rug Day, Truth in this Art podcast host Rob Lee sits down with Omari Martin of Way Too Tuft to discuss his unique approach to rug making. Omari is a custom rug maker who specializes in creating one-of-a-kind tuft rugs that draw inspiration from pop culture, streetwear, and sports.Listeners will have the opportunity to learn about Omari's creative process, his influences, and the challenges he faces as a small business owner in a competitive industry. Omari's rugs are not only functional but also serve as works of art that can transform any space.During the interview, Omari shares his experiences as a rug maker and entrepreneur, and he provides valuable insights into the world of custom rug design. Listeners will also have the opportunity to check out Omari's work on his website, https://waytootuft.com/.This special interview is a must-listen for anyone interested in art, design, or entrepreneurship. Omari's passion for his craft is contagious, and his commitment to creating unique and high-quality products is truly inspiring. Tune in to Truth in this Art on National Lumpy Rug Day to discover the artistry behind Way Too Tuft's lumpy rugs.National Lumpy Rug Day is an annual observance held on May 3rd that celebrates the unique texture and character of lumpy rugs. This quirky holiday encourages people to embrace imperfections and appreciate the beauty in things that may not be perfectly smooth or uniform. Whether you have a lumpy rug in your home or simply want to appreciate the charm of these unconventional floor coverings, National Lumpy Rug Day is a fun way to celebrate the unexpected.Creators & Guests Rob Lee - Host Rob Lee & The Truth in This Art present "Summer of Soul"Attention all movie lovers and fans of "The Truth In This Art" podcast (www.thetruthinthisart.com)! Host Rob Lee is thrilled to partner with Pratt Library for a four-part Black Cinema series at Pratt Library from March through June 2023, starting with Thompson's 2022 Oscar-winning documentary, Summer of Soul. Summer of Soul reclaims the legacy of 1969's Harlem Cultural Festival, which promoted Black pride and culture with musical performances by Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, B.B. King, the Chambers Brothers, Gladys Knight & the Pips, and Sly & the Family Stone.Join Rob for a night of trivia and conversation as he breaks down movies connected to Black history, culture, music and cinema. The three other films in the series - all directed by Spike Lee -  include The BlacKKKlansman (April 26), Do the Right Thing (May 25) and He Got Game (June 22). April 26 at 5:30pm for more information and to secure ticketsMay 25 at 5:30pmfor more information and to secure ticketsJune 22 at 5:30pmfor more information and to secure tickets To support the The Truth In This Art: Buy Me Ko-fiUse the hashtag #thetruthinthisartFollow The Truth in This Art on InstagramLeave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this interview, we speak with Raymond J Spence, a multi-talented individual who is a musician, writer, marketing expert, and brand consultant. Raymond is widely known for his work on "Spence_START," a platform that empowers creative minds to develop and share their original ideas. Throughout the interview, we delve into Raymond's background and explore how he has honed his craft as a musician and writer, while also developing his marketing and branding expertise. Additionally, we discuss his vision for "Spence_START" and how it is changing the way that creative professionals collaborate and innovate. Raymond's insights and experiences offer a fascinating look into the creative process and how it can be harnessed to bring about meaningful change in the world of art and beyond.Creators & Guests Rob Lee - Host Rob Lee & The Truth in This Art present "Summer of Soul"Attention all movie lovers and fans of "The Truth In This Art" podcast (www.thetruthinthisart.com)! Host Rob Lee is thrilled to partner with Pratt Library for a four-part Black Cinema series at Pratt Library from March through June 2023, starting with Thompson's 2022 Oscar-winning documentary, Summer of Soul. Summer of Soul reclaims the legacy of 1969's Harlem Cultural Festival, which promoted Black pride and culture with musical performances by Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, B.B. King, the Chambers Brothers, Gladys Knight & the Pips, and Sly & the Family Stone.Join Rob for a night of trivia and conversation as he breaks down movies connected to Black history, culture, music and cinema. The three other films in the series - all directed by Spike Lee -  include The BlacKKKlansman (April 26), Do the Right Thing (May 25) and He Got Game (June 22). April 26 at 5:30pm for more information and to secure ticketsMay 25 at 5:30pmfor more information and to secure ticketsJune 22 at 5:30pmfor more information and to secure tickets To support the The Truth In This Art: Buy Me Ko-fiUse the hashtag #thetruthinthisartFollow The Truth in This Art on InstagramLeave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode of Truth In This Art, host Rob Lee interviews Kenneth B. Morris, Jr., a descendant of two of the most influential names in American history, Frederick Douglass and Booker T. Washington. Morris is the cofounder and president of the Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives, a nonprofit organization based in Rochester, New York, which is dedicated to anti-slavery and educational work. He has been recognized with numerous accolades and awards, including being a keynote speaker at the United Nations and receiving an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from the University of La Verne in California. In this inspiring conversation, Morris shares his mission to build strong children and end systems of exploitation and oppression, emphasizing the importance of education as the pathway to freedom. Join us for this insightful and powerful conversation with a leader in the fight against exploitation and oppression.Creators & Guests Rob Lee - Host FDFI - Guest Kenneth B. Morris, Jr. - Guest Rob Lee & The Truth in This Art present "Summer of Soul"Attention all movie lovers and fans of "The Truth In This Art" podcast (www.thetruthinthisart.com)! Host Rob Lee is thrilled to partner with Pratt Library for a four-part Black Cinema series at Pratt Library from March through June 2023, starting with Thompson's 2022 Oscar-winning documentary, Summer of Soul. Summer of Soul reclaims the legacy of 1969's Harlem Cultural Festival, which promoted Black pride and culture with musical performances by Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, B.B. King, the Chambers Brothers, Gladys Knight & the Pips, and Sly & the Family Stone.Join Rob for a night of trivia and conversation as he breaks down movies connected to Black history, culture, music and cinema. The three other films in the series - all directed by Spike Lee -  include The BlacKKKlansman (April 26), Do the Right Thing (May 25) and He Got Game (June 22). April 26 at 5:30pm for more information and to secure ticketsMay 25 at 5:30pmfor more information and to secure ticketsJune 22 at 5:30pmfor more information and to secure tickets To support the The Truth In This Art: Buy Me Ko-fiUse the hashtag #thetruthinthisartFollow The Truth in This Art on InstagramLeave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. ★ Support this podcast ★

Join us for an insightful conversation with Chanel Compton, a respected non-profit Executive Director, community artist, and cultural administrator. With extensive arts programming and management experience for museums and community arts initiatives, Chanel is a true champion of the arts. In this episode, Chanel shares her inspiring journey from a love for museums and art as a child to completing a Bachelor of Fine Arts at Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University and a Master of Arts Management at American University.As the Executive Director of the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture and the Banneker-Douglass Museum, Chanel is responsible for leading the programmatic plans and operations of the state's official museum of African American heritage. Through exhibitions, programs, and projects, she aims to promote African American history and culture (particularly in Maryland) to improve the understanding and appreciation of America's rich cultural diversity for all.Join us as we delve into Chanel's work, her beliefs around the healing power of art, and the importance of fostering community partnerships. This is an episode not to be missed, with valuable insights into the world of museum and cultural center management.Creators & Guests Chanel Compton - Guest Banneker-Douglass Museum - Guest Rob Lee - Host Rob Lee & The Truth in This Art present "Summer of Soul"Attention all movie lovers and fans of "The Truth In This Art" podcast (www.thetruthinthisart.com)! Host Rob Lee is thrilled to partner with Pratt Library for a four-part Black Cinema series at Pratt Library from March through June 2023, starting with Thompson's 2022 Oscar-winning documentary, Summer of Soul. Summer of Soul reclaims the legacy of 1969's Harlem Cultural Festival, which promoted Black pride and culture with musical performances by Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, B.B. King, the Chambers Brothers, Gladys Knight & the Pips, and Sly & the Family Stone.Join Rob for a night of trivia and conversation as he breaks down movies connected to Black history, culture, music and cinema. The three other films in the series - all directed by Spike Lee -  include The BlacKKKlansman (April 26), Do the Right Thing (May 25) and He Got Game (June 22). April 26 at 5:30pm for more information and to secure ticketsMay 25 at 5:30pmfor more information and to secure ticketsJune 22 at 5:30pmfor more information and to secure tickets To support the The Truth In This Art: Buy Me Ko-fiUse the hashtag #thetruthinthisartFollow The Truth in This Art on InstagramLeave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. ★ Support this podcast ★

Mark Anthony Thomas is the President & CEO of the Greater Baltimore Committee with more than two decades of experience leading competitive economic development strategies and public-private partnerships for the nation's largest and most complex metropolitan areas, and a lifelong passion for communications, public policy, and cities. He also has a background in creative writing, having published two poetry books and produced commissioned works for elected officials, business leaders, and many causes, including domestic violence, civil rights, child abuse, poverty, and global peace.Creators & Guests Rob Lee - Host Greater Baltimore Committee - Guest Mark Anthony Thomas - Guest Rob Lee & The Truth in This Art present "Summer of Soul"Attention all movie lovers and fans of "The Truth In This Art" podcast (www.thetruthinthisart.com)! Host Rob Lee is thrilled to partner with Pratt Library for a four-part Black Cinema series at Pratt Library from March through June 2023, starting with Thompson's 2022 Oscar-winning documentary, Summer of Soul. Summer of Soul reclaims the legacy of 1969's Harlem Cultural Festival, which promoted Black pride and culture with musical performances by Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, B.B. King, the Chambers Brothers, Gladys Knight & the Pips, and Sly & the Family Stone.Join Rob for a night of trivia and conversation as he breaks down movies connected to Black history, culture, music and cinema. The three other films in the series - all directed by Spike Lee -  include The BlacKKKlansman (April 26), Do the Right Thing (May 25) and He Got Game (June 22). April 26 at 5:30pm for more information and to secure ticketsMay 25 at 5:30pmfor more information and to secure ticketsJune 22 at 5:30pmfor more information and to secure tickets To support the The Truth In This Art: Buy Me Ko-fiUse the hashtag #thetruthinthisartFollow The Truth in This Art on InstagramLeave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode of "The Truth in This Art," host Rob Lee sits down with Melissa Hunter Davis, the founder of Sugarcane Magazine. Sugarcane is an online journal dedicated to the art of Africa and the African diaspora, covering everything from literature to performance. Melissa is a creative entrepreneur with a passion for all things related to African arts and culture. Tune in to hear about her journey starting Sugarcane, the importance of representation in the arts, and her insights on the thriving creative scene within the African diaspora. Whether you're an avid art enthusiast or simply curious about the intersection of culture and creativity, this episode is not to be missed.About Sugarcane MagazineSugarcane Magazine is a Black art and culture media company. Black culture is the most recognized culture in the world and influences every corner of humanity. With the rise in Black visual art along with music, dance, design, and literature, Sugarcane Magazine controls the cultural currency of Black people. We connect thousands of readers globally with the world's leading visual and performing artists, with a focus on making the most popular and imitated culture accessible. Started in 2006 by Melissa Hunter, our founder saw the opportunity for media that focuses on the visual and performing arts from Africa and the African diaspora. Today, her vision includes a print publication, video, social media, and our website.The Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture. To find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory. Stay in TouchNewsletter sign-upSupport my podcastShareable link to episodeCreators & Guests Rob Lee - Host Melissa Hunter Davis - Guest Rob Lee & The Truth in This Art present "Summer of Soul"Attention all movie lovers and fans of "The Truth In This Art" podcast (www.thetruthinthisart.com)! Host Rob Lee is thrilled to partner with Pratt Library for a four-part Black Cinema series at Pratt Library from March through June 2023, starting with Thompson's 2022 Oscar-winning documentary, Summer of Soul. Summer of Soul reclaims the legacy of 1969's Harlem Cultural Festival, which promoted Black pride and culture with musical performances by Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, B.B. King, the Chambers Brothers, Gladys Knight & the Pips, and Sly & the Family Stone.Join Rob for a night of trivia and conversation as he breaks down movies connected to Black history, culture, music and cinema. The three other films in the series - all directed by Spike Lee -  include The BlacKKKlansman (April 26), Do the Right Thing (May 25) and He Got Game (June 22). Thursday, March 9 at 5:30pm for more information and to secure tickets ★ Support this podcast ★

T.K. Mills is an art journalist based in New York City. After receiving a Master's Degree in Global Affairs, he discovered a love for graffiti while backpacking through Cuba. T.K. has written for several art publications including SOLD, Global Street Art, and Arte Fuse. Additionally, he manages the street art blog, Well Pleased We Dream. Beyond art, T.K. loves reading and traveling.About UPUP is a NYC-based magazine that centers on street art, graffiti, and creative urban culture. Each issue of UP focuses on a single subject, exploring a wide range of artists, interviews, and ideas around the theme.Our mission is to provide the art community with nuanced, provocative, and critical writing that navigates the questions of our generation. We pride ourselves on serving our readers high-quality articles that investigate, inform, and entertain. Like good art, UP Magazine is made to make you think and make you feel.The Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture. To find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory. Stay in TouchNewsletter sign-upSupport my podcastShareable link to episodeCreators & Guests Rob Lee - Host T.K. Mills - Guest Rob Lee & The Truth in This Art present "Summer of Soul"Attention all movie lovers and fans of "The Truth In This Art" podcast (www.thetruthinthisart.com)! Host Rob Lee is thrilled to partner with Pratt Library for a four-part Black Cinema series at Pratt Library from March through June 2023, starting with Thompson's 2022 Oscar-winning documentary, Summer of Soul. Summer of Soul reclaims the legacy of 1969's Harlem Cultural Festival, which promoted Black pride and culture with musical performances by Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, B.B. King, the Chambers Brothers, Gladys Knight & the Pips, and Sly & the Family Stone.Join Rob for a night of trivia and conversation as he breaks down movies connected to Black history, culture, music and cinema. The three other films in the series - all directed by Spike Lee -  include The BlacKKKlansman (April 26), Do the Right Thing (May 25) and He Got Game (June 22). Thursday, March 9 at 5:30pm for more information and to secure tickets ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode of "The Truth in This Art", host Rob Lee interviews Hrag Vartanian, editor-in-chief and co-founder of Hyperallergic. With expertise in contemporary art and its intersection with politics, Hrag shares insights on his journey as an art critic, curator, and lecturer. He talks about his founding of Hyperallergic in 2009 and how it has grown to reach over a million readers and listeners a month through its award-winning reporting, informed opinions, and quality conversations about art. Hrag also discusses his interest in decolonization and shares details about some of his notable curatorial projects, including the world's first multi-disciplinary exhibition of social media-related art. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the power of journalism and the cultural and economic realities that shape the world of art, culture, and politics. About HyperallergicHyperallergic is an online arts magazine, based in Brooklyn, New York. Founded by the art critic Hrag Vartanian and his husband Veken Gueyikian in October 2009, the site describes itself as a "forum for serious, playful, and radical thinking".The Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture. To find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory. Stay in TouchNewsletter sign-upSupport my podcastShareable link to episodeCreators & Guests Rob Lee - Host Hrag Vartanian - Guest Rob Lee & The Truth in This Art present "Summer of Soul"Attention all movie lovers and fans of "The Truth In This Art" podcast (www.thetruthinthisart.com)! Host Rob Lee is thrilled to partner with Pratt Library for a four-part Black Cinema series at Pratt Library from March through June 2023, starting with Thompson's 2022 Oscar-winning documentary, Summer of Soul. Summer of Soul reclaims the legacy of 1969's Harlem Cultural Festival, which promoted Black pride and culture with musical performances by Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, B.B. King, the Chambers Brothers, Gladys Knight & the Pips, and Sly & the Family Stone.Join Rob for a night of trivia and conversation as he breaks down movies connected to Black history, culture, music and cinema. The three other films in the series - all directed by Spike Lee -  include The BlacKKKlansman (April 26), Do the Right Thing (May 25) and He Got Game (June 22). Thursday, March 9 at 5:30pm for more information and to secure tickets ★ Support this podcast ★

Rob Lee interviewed Chad Gauss, the executive chef and restaurateur of The Food Market, La Food Marketa, Quality Snowballs, The Hall CP and Hoopla Catering, and they discuss his career and the local food industry.Photo credit:  Justin Tsucalas About The Food Market HampdenLocated on "The Ave." in Hampden, The Food Market offers awesome eats and outstanding service from Chef Chad Gauss and his talented team. The Food Market focuses on approachable, seriously good comfort food, in a smartly designed industrial-modern space.Creators & Guests Rob Lee - Host Chad Gauss - Guest Rob Lee & The Truth in This Art present "Summer of Soul"Attention all movie lovers and fans of "The Truth In This Art" podcast (www.thetruthinthisart.com)! Host Rob Lee is thrilled to partner with Pratt Library for a four-part Black Cinema series at Pratt Library from March through June 2023, starting with Thompson's 2022 Oscar-winning documentary, Summer of Soul. Summer of Soul reclaims the legacy of 1969's Harlem Cultural Festival, which promoted Black pride and culture with musical performances by Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, B.B. King, the Chambers Brothers, Gladys Knight & the Pips, and Sly & the Family Stone.Join Rob for a night of trivia and conversation as he breaks down movies connected to Black history, culture, music and cinema. The three other films in the series - all directed by Spike Lee -  include The BlacKKKlansman (April 26), Do the Right Thing (May 25) and He Got Game (June 22). Thursday, March 9 at 5:30pm for more information and to secure tickets ★ Support this podcast ★

Roberto Max Dyea (Tsi YOO Nah), a tribal citizen of the Pueblo of Laguna, Mesita, is a passionate Indigenous illustrator with a deep connection to his heritage. Born in Barstow, California, Roberto's love for Manga inspired him to create pieces that blend traditional Pueblo of Laguna pottery designs with contemporary storytelling. His scenario project, "Rage Against Mayhem," which began in 2018 in Redlands, California, showcases the creativity and vision of Indigenous manga characters in the 21st century.Roberto's preferred mediums are ink, graphic, and colored markers, and he uses Adobe Photoshop and Procreate to bring his art to life. He is always experimenting with different line weights, forms, stencil techniques, and 2-D expressions to improve his work and have a meaningful interaction with his audience. Roberto's ultimate goal as an Indigenous artist is to have his name recognized and respected, and to continue to nurture a deep connection to his tribe, loved ones, and the culture of his people.Creators & Guests Rob Lee - Host Roberto Dyea (Tsi YOO Nah) - Guest Rob Lee & The Truth in This Art present "Summer of Soul"Attention all movie lovers and fans of "The Truth In This Art" podcast (www.thetruthinthisart.com)! Host Rob Lee is thrilled to partner with Pratt Library for a four-part Black Cinema series at Pratt Library from March through June 2023, starting with Thompson's 2022 Oscar-winning documentary, Summer of Soul. Summer of Soul reclaims the legacy of 1969's Harlem Cultural Festival, which promoted Black pride and culture with musical performances by Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, B.B. King, the Chambers Brothers, Gladys Knight & the Pips, and Sly & the Family Stone.Join Rob for a night of trivia and conversation as he breaks down movies connected to Black history, culture, music and cinema. The three other films in the series - all directed by Spike Lee -  include The BlacKKKlansman (April 26), Do the Right Thing (May 25) and He Got Game (June 22). Thursday, March 9 at 5:30pm for more information and to secure tickets ★ Support this podcast ★

Dulcina Abreu is a Dominican-born independent curator, artist, and museum advocate. She graduated with a MFA in Curatorial Practice from the Maryland Institute College of Art, focused on digital platforms and a BFA in Fine Arts and Media from Parsons, The New School. Prior to living in New York, Dulcina studied at The National School of Visual Arts and Altos de Chavon School of Design, both in the Dominican Republic. Abreu's work explores 21st century visual and material culture from the Caribbean Diaspora in the US, immigration, community organizing, mutactivism. She serves as the Consulting Curator for the September 11th,2001: An Evolving Legacy project at the National Museum of American History; Co-founder of the International Coalition of Museum Professionals and Communities alongside Armando Perla. Abreu currently manages the NYC Latino 9-11 collecting initiative and NYC Latino COVID-19 project which aims to expand the national narrative with Latino/a new yorker stories and material culture; and will be joining the Latinx Youth Movements project this upcoming august to support lead curator Margaret Salazar-Porzio with a curatorial assistant position at the Molina Family Latino Gallery in collaboration with Smithsonian Latino Center and the National Museum of American History.Creators & Guests Rob Lee - Host Dulcina Abreu - Guest Rob Lee & The Truth in This Art present "Summer of Soul"Attention all movie lovers and fans of "The Truth In This Art" podcast (www.thetruthinthisart.com)! Host Rob Lee is thrilled to partner with Pratt Library for a four-part Black Cinema series at Pratt Library from March through June 2023, starting with Thompson's 2022 Oscar-winning documentary, Summer of Soul. Summer of Soul reclaims the legacy of 1969's Harlem Cultural Festival, which promoted Black pride and culture with musical performances by Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, B.B. King, the Chambers Brothers, Gladys Knight & the Pips, and Sly & the Family Stone.Join Rob for a night of trivia and conversation as he breaks down movies connected to Black history, culture, music and cinema. The three other films in the series - all directed by Spike Lee -  include The BlacKKKlansman (April 26), Do the Right Thing (May 25) and He Got Game (June 22). Thursday, March 9 at 5:30pm for more information and to secure tickets ★ Support this podcast ★

I interviewed Jamar Brown Chair of the Pratt Contemporaries. The Pratt Contemporaries are a diverse group of cosmopolitans who seek to raise awareness of the Enoch Pratt Free Library as a vital part of Baltimore's identity.  Jamar and I talked about one of their premier events that the Pratt Contemporaries have ever year and it's called the Black & White Party. The Black & White Party is January 28th back at the Central Library for the first time since COVID. The Pratt Contemporaries announced this year's theme is Jekyll and Hyde.  The money raised all goes to Children and Teen programming at the Pratt Library. This helps with literacy with Baltimore youth. Listen in on how you can join the Pratt Contemporaries and why joining has so many amazing benefits.  Some key dates for the Black & White Party. On January 9th, all Pratt Contemporaries members can purchase their tickets during the presale. Then, the public sale will be January 12th. https://www.prattlibrary.org/support-us/pratt-contemporaries https://www.instagram.com/prattcontemporaries/?hl=en www.nopixafterdark.com    

Most of us, at some point, worry about our weight. For some, the worry dogs us, takes on a life of its own. Lawyer Rabia Chaudry tells her version of that ordeal--and what it took to put the misery behind her, in her new book Fatty Fatty Boom Boom: a Memoir of Food, Fat and Family. Links: Fatty, Fatty, Boom, Boom, speaking event on Dec. 8, Writers LIVE at Pratt Library.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

About the guestMeghan McCorkell joined the Pratt Library as Marketing & Communications Director in January 2017. She guides the John Cotton Dana award-winning Marketing & Communications team as they work to ensure the citizens of Baltimore and Maryland know about the amazing resources and services the Pratt Library has to offer. Meghan enjoys working to further the Pratt Library mission, and is grateful to have a job that centers around helping people.Prior to joining the Pratt Library, Meghan was an Associated Press and Emmy Award-winning television news reporter. She graduated with honors from Catholic University of America.Enoch Pratt Library's mission is to provide equal access to information, services, and opportunities that empower, enrich, and enhance the quality of life for all.The Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture.Mentioned in this episode:Check out Enoch Pratt LibraryTo find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory.Stay in TouchNewsletter sign-upSupport my podcastShareable link to episode★ Support this podcast ★

Virtually celebrate the Senator Barbara A. Mikulski Room in the Central Library with Senator Barbara Mikulski and Ambassador Wendy Sherman in conversation, moderated by Meghan McCorkell. The people of Maryland elected Senator Barbara A. Mikulski to be their U.S. Senator because she was a fighter – looking out for the day–to–day needs of Marylanders and the long–range needs of the nation. She was not only the Senator from Maryland, but also the Senator for Maryland. Determined to make a difference in her community, Mikulski became a social worker in Baltimore. Her work evolved into community activism when Mikulski worked with a diverse coalition of communities across Baltimore City to successfully organize against the building of a 16–lane highway through Baltimore’s ethnic enclaves and predominantly Black-owned neighborhoods. Mikulski’s community organizing took her to Baltimore’s City Council in 1971, the United States House of Representatives in 1976, and then the United States Senate in 1986. Retiring in 2017, Mikulski has stated that it is not how long she served that matters, but rather how well she served her state and nation. A trailblazer, Mikulski was the first Democratic woman Senator elected in her own right. As a Senator, she focused on issues of science, technology, the economic and health security of women, as well as jobs and justice. She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Obama in 2015. And a supernova was named in her honor in 2012 by Nobel Prize winner Dr. Adam Reiss. She is currently a Homewood Professor of Public Policy at John Hopkins University, where she is dedicated to preparing the next generation of change-makers and innovators. Wendy R. Sherman is a professor of the practice of public leadership and director of the Center for Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School. In addition, she is a Senior Fellow at the School’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs. Ambassador Sherman is Senior Counselor at Albright Stonebridge Group and former Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs. She is currently an MSNBC global affairs contributor and on the USA TODAY Board of Contributors. This program is part of 2020 Women's Vote Centennial Initiative conversations at the Pratt Library. Recorded On: Thursday, November 19, 2020

As the Pratt Library moves into phase two of its Road to Reopening, what will it look like? Heidi Daniel, CEO of the Enoch Pratt Free Library system, talks about serving patrons during the pandemic. When doors closed in March, the library focused on expanding its collection of digital resources. On Monday, the Pratt will begin offering books by mail, contact-free pick up, and drive-in wi-fi at eight locations. Daniel says these are all steps to stay safely connected to the community. Click here for the calendar of virtual events. Reach the reference line at: 410-396-5430.

Featuring artists Valeria Fuentes, Phaan Howng, and Kate Reed Petty. Moderated by Sheri Parks.Celebrate the Year of the Women with a conversation looking to the future of women’s lives and work. Sheri Parks will lead a panel exploring Apocalyptic/Utopic narratives.  The panel brings together multidisciplinary artists in conversation to share how they interpret their experiences the world. Presented in partnership with MICA.Valeria Fuentes was born in Bolivia but raised in Baltimore. She is a multidisciplinary artist and designer, cultural producer, and arts educator. She now runs a platform for immigrants called Roots & Raíces which aims to highlight, support, and celebrate immigrants through the arts in Baltimore. She received both a BFA in Architectural Design and an MA in Social Design at the Maryland Institute College of Art. As part of the board of Baltimore Votes she also engages on work around civic engagement and voting in Baltimore City. She is committed to helping Baltimore and communities of color achieve equity and justice through her role as an artist, designer, and catalyst.Phaan Howng is a Baltimore based Taiwanese American multi-disciplinary art practice centers around creating various narratives and landscapes that reflect nature thriving in a utopian post-human planet, or what she terms an “optimistic post-apocalypse.” She received her MFA from the Mount Royal School of Art at MICA in 2015, and her BFA in Painting from Boston University in 2004. Howng has exhibited her work at various places such as the Baltimore Museum of Art, the Smithsonian Arts and Industry Museum, and the Spring Break Art Show in New York City.Kate Reed Petty is a writer, feminist, and environmentalist. Her first novel, entitled TRUE STORY, is coming Aug 4, 2020 from Viking Books. Her fiction and essays have been published online by Electric Literature, American Short Fiction, and The Los Angeles Review of Books, and she was awarded a "30 Below" prize by Narrative Magazine. Kate's work has been supported by the Sewanee Writers’ Conference, Bloedel Reserve, The Mount, and the Rubys Artist Grants. She lives in Baltimore. This program is part of ongoing 2020 Women's Vote Centennial Initiative conversations at the Pratt Library.Re-opening activities are made possible in part by a generous gift from Sandra R. Berman.

Featuring artists Valeria Fuentes, Phaan Howng, and Kate Reed Petty. Moderated by Sheri Parks.Celebrate the Year of the Women with a conversation looking to the future of women’s lives and work. Sheri Parks will lead a panel exploring Apocalyptic/Utopic narratives.  The panel brings together multidisciplinary artists in conversation to share how they interpret their experiences the world. Presented in partnership with MICA.Valeria Fuentes was born in Bolivia but raised in Baltimore. She is a multidisciplinary artist and designer, cultural producer, and arts educator. She now runs a platform for immigrants called Roots & Raíces which aims to highlight, support, and celebrate immigrants through the arts in Baltimore. She received both a BFA in Architectural Design and an MA in Social Design at the Maryland Institute College of Art. As part of the board of Baltimore Votes she also engages on work around civic engagement and voting in Baltimore City. She is committed to helping Baltimore and communities of color achieve equity and justice through her role as an artist, designer, and catalyst.Phaan Howng is a Baltimore based Taiwanese American multi-disciplinary art practice centers around creating various narratives and landscapes that reflect nature thriving in a utopian post-human planet, or what she terms an “optimistic post-apocalypse.” She received her MFA from the Mount Royal School of Art at MICA in 2015, and her BFA in Painting from Boston University in 2004. Howng has exhibited her work at various places such as the Baltimore Museum of Art, the Smithsonian Arts and Industry Museum, and the Spring Break Art Show in New York City.Kate Reed Petty is a writer, feminist, and environmentalist. Her first novel, entitled TRUE STORY, is coming Aug 4, 2020 from Viking Books. Her fiction and essays have been published online by Electric Literature, American Short Fiction, and The Los Angeles Review of Books, and she was awarded a "30 Below" prize by Narrative Magazine. Kate's work has been supported by the Sewanee Writers’ Conference, Bloedel Reserve, The Mount, and the Rubys Artist Grants. She lives in Baltimore. This program is part of ongoing 2020 Women's Vote Centennial Initiative conversations at the Pratt Library.Re-opening activities are made possible in part by a generous gift from Sandra R. Berman.Recorded On: Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Join us for a conversation between creatives about Shinique Smith’s practice, and how growing up in Baltimore influenced her path as an artist. Shinique Smith is known for her monumental works of bundled fabric, calligraphy and collage inspired by the vast nature of ‘things’ that we consume and discard, which resonate on a spiritual and social scale. Her work demonstrates how connections can be made between materials in ways that challenge us to think differently about the life of our belongings. Based in Los Angeles, born and raised in Baltimore, Shinique Smith is an artist known for her monumental paintings and sculptures of  fabric, clothing, and calligraphy inspired by the wonder found within the vast nature of “things” we call belongings. Recent solo exhibitions include the California African American Museum, Museum of Fine Art, Boston; and an upcoming presentation with UBS Art Collection in Miami Art Basel and the UBS Art Gallery, NY. Her work is currently on view in Generations: A History of Black Abstraction at The Baltimore Museum of Art where Shinique will be presenting a new performance January 11th 2020. Cara Ober writes about Baltimore's unique cultural landscape from the perspective of an artist, feminist, and culture worker. She approaches the art community from a constructive and critical perspective informed by material and pop culture, history, social movements, and politics. As the founding editor of BmoreArt, Baltimore's daily online art magazine and biannual print journal, Ober has written critical reviews, essays, interviews, and opinion editorials for the past decade about contemporary art, museum culture, and the innovative ways artists sustain a professional creative practice. Ober has taught and lectured at MICA, Johns Hopkins University, American University, UMBC, Towson University, and Goucher College. She holds an MFA in painting from MICA and a degree in fine arts from American University. BmoreArt is Baltimore's art and culture magazine, based both in print and online. We are a community-based, independent art publication that reflects the culture of Baltimore and the surrounding Mid-Atlantic region, including Maryland, Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia. We provide creative and critical coverage of Baltimore’s cultural landscape and work with a diverse team of local writers, editors, and artists. In addition to our online and print publications, we engage through social media and a events, including biannual magazine launch events and speaker series.Re-opening activities are made possible in part by a generous gift from Sandra R. Berman.This program is part of ongoing 2020 Women's Vote Centennial Initiative conversations at the Pratt Library.Recorded On: Thursday, January 9, 2020

Join us for a conversation between creatives about Shinique Smith’s practice, and how growing up in Baltimore influenced her path as an artist. Shinique Smith is known for her monumental works of bundled fabric, calligraphy and collage inspired by the vast nature of ‘things’ that we consume and discard, which resonate on a spiritual and social scale. Her work demonstrates how connections can be made between materials in ways that challenge us to think differently about the life of our belongings. Based in Los Angeles, born and raised in Baltimore, Shinique Smith is an artist known for her monumental paintings and sculptures of  fabric, clothing, and calligraphy inspired by the wonder found within the vast nature of “things” we call belongings. Recent solo exhibitions include the California African American Museum, Museum of Fine Art, Boston; and an upcoming presentation with UBS Art Collection in Miami Art Basel and the UBS Art Gallery, NY. Her work is currently on view in Generations: A History of Black Abstraction at The Baltimore Museum of Art where Shinique will be presenting a new performance January 11th 2020. Cara Ober writes about Baltimore's unique cultural landscape from the perspective of an artist, feminist, and culture worker. She approaches the art community from a constructive and critical perspective informed by material and pop culture, history, social movements, and politics. As the founding editor of BmoreArt, Baltimore's daily online art magazine and biannual print journal, Ober has written critical reviews, essays, interviews, and opinion editorials for the past decade about contemporary art, museum culture, and the innovative ways artists sustain a professional creative practice. Ober has taught and lectured at MICA, Johns Hopkins University, American University, UMBC, Towson University, and Goucher College. She holds an MFA in painting from MICA and a degree in fine arts from American University. BmoreArt is Baltimore's art and culture magazine, based both in print and online. We are a community-based, independent art publication that reflects the culture of Baltimore and the surrounding Mid-Atlantic region, including Maryland, Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia. We provide creative and critical coverage of Baltimore’s cultural landscape and work with a diverse team of local writers, editors, and artists. In addition to our online and print publications, we engage through social media and a events, including biannual magazine launch events and speaker series.Re-opening activities are made possible in part by a generous gift from Sandra R. Berman.This program is part of ongoing 2020 Women's Vote Centennial Initiative conversations at the Pratt Library.

Kate Black will be in conversation with Baltimore City Councilwoman Shannon Sneed, Baltimore City Councilwoman Danielle McCray, Maryland Delegate Stephanie Maddin Smith, and Maryland Delegate Brook Lierman. Presented in Partnership with Emerge Maryland.An energetic, interactive, and inspiring step-by-step guide, Represent teaches readers how to run for the approximately 500,000 elected offices in the US. Written with humor and honesty, it contains a plethora of information that will help any woman as she seeks political office. Structured around a 21-point document called “I’m Running for Office: The Checklist,” it covers everything from the nuts and bolts of where to run, fundraising, and filing deadlines, to issues like balancing family and campaigning, managing social media and how running for office can work in your real life plus infographics and profiles – including wisdom and advice - of various female politicians such as Kamala Harris, Nancy Pelosi, Lisa Murkowski and Ayanna Pressley. Kate Black is currently a policy advisor in the federal government and formerly the Chief of Staff and Vice President of Research at EMILY’s List, the largest resource for women in politics. She served as Executive Director of American Women, a nonpartisan research organization working to uplift the voices of women and the issues they care about.Writers LIVE programs are supported in part by a bequest from The Miss Howard Hubbard Adult Programming Fund. Re-opening activities are made possible in part by a generous gift from Sandra R. Berman.This program is part of ongoing 2020 Women's Vote Centennial Initiative conversations at the Pratt Library.Recorded On: Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Kate Black will be in conversation with Baltimore City Councilwoman Shannon Sneed, Baltimore City Councilwoman Danielle McCray, Maryland Delegate Stephanie Maddin Smith, and Maryland Delegate Brook Lierman. Presented in Partnership with Emerge Maryland.An energetic, interactive, and inspiring step-by-step guide, Represent teaches readers how to run for the approximately 500,000 elected offices in the US. Written with humor and honesty, it contains a plethora of information that will help any woman as she seeks political office. Structured around a 21-point document called “I’m Running for Office: The Checklist,” it covers everything from the nuts and bolts of where to run, fundraising, and filing deadlines, to issues like balancing family and campaigning, managing social media and how running for office can work in your real life plus infographics and profiles – including wisdom and advice - of various female politicians such as Kamala Harris, Nancy Pelosi, Lisa Murkowski and Ayanna Pressley. Kate Black is currently a policy advisor in the federal government and formerly the Chief of Staff and Vice President of Research at EMILY’s List, the largest resource for women in politics. She served as Executive Director of American Women, a nonpartisan research organization working to uplift the voices of women and the issues they care about.Writers LIVE programs are supported in part by a bequest from The Miss Howard Hubbard Adult Programming Fund. Re-opening activities are made possible in part by a generous gift from Sandra R. Berman.This program is part of ongoing 2020 Women's Vote Centennial Initiative conversations at the Pratt Library.

Carla Hayden, Ph.D, says the Library of Congress is the biggest - the greatest - library in the world. Hayden should know, she’s the Librarian of Congress. And that would make her the world’s top librarian. Hayden visited the Marysville Library on Aug. 1, 2019, along with Congressman Rick Larsen, and then recently joined podcast co-hosts Ken Harvey and Jim Hills for a conversation by phone from her office in Washington, D.C. “I really enjoyed my time at the Marysville Library with Congressman Larsen,” Hayden says. While there, Hayden took a turn at reading a book to a group of nearly 100 children. Hayden began her career as a children’s librarian in Chicago. Larsen followed her, reading another book to the children and impressed Hayden with his skills. “He’s very good," she says. Hayden touched on the evolving roles of public libraries. Before being appointed to her role at the Library of Congress, Hayden spent 23 years at the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore, the nation’s first library system. Hayden helped “The Pratt” explore new ways to serve the city’s residents, even bringing pop-up libraries to neighborhood laundromats. “Convening is a good word to think about libraries and their meaning to the community,” she says. In many ways, Hayden says her leadership at the Library of Congress mirrors the work she has done in Baltimore and Chicago. “The vision was to let everyone know the Library of Congress is for them,” Hayden says. “That would include a student in a remote area, as well as teacher who needs a lesson plan on Thomas Jefferson, and people interested in things like baseball; we have the world’s largest collection of baseball cards as well as the world’s largest collection of bibles.” Carla Hayden is the 14th Librarian of Congress and nominated to the position by President Barack Obama. Hayden is the first woman and the first African American to lead the national library. She is also the first professional librarian appointed to the post in more than 60 years. Prior to her appointment, she was CEO of the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore. Hayden was deputy commissioner and chief librarian of the Chicago Public Library from 1991 to 1993. She was an assistant professor for Library and Information Science at the University of Pittsburgh from 1987 to 1991. Hayden was library services coordinator for the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago from 1982 to 1987. She began her career with the Chicago Public Library as the young adult services coordinator from 1979 to 1982 and as a library associate and children’s librarian from 1973 to 1979. Hayden was president of the American Library Association from 2003-04. In 1995, she was the first African American to receive Library Journal’s Librarian of the Year Award in recognition of her outreach services at the Pratt Library, which included an after-school center for Baltimore teens offering homework assistance and college and career counseling. Hayden received a B.A. from Roosevelt University and an master’s degree and Ph.D. from the Graduate Library School of the University of Chicago. Episode length: 43:16

The Summer Solstice is next Friday, and joining Tom today to help us put our summer reading list together is Heidi Daniel, the President and CEO of Baltimore's Enoch Pratt Free Library.She also updates us on the many goings-on at our city’s wonderful library. Those include the Pratt's new ----Wash and Learn Initiative---- that's bringing internet access to laundromats around the city; the annual Summer Challenge; the June 29 PrattCon at the SE Anchor Library, the library's version of Comic-Con that will celebrate graphic novels and comic book culture; and the nearly complete renovation of the Central Library.Also today, Heidi Daniel shares her 2019 summer reading recommendations, which you can check out below...This program is being livestreamed on WYPR's Facebook page, and you can watch the video here.

We're commemorating 50 years of Pride on the Free to Bmore Podcast! Join us for conversations with Pratt Library’s own Emily Sachs, Dorian Gray, Lo Smith, Baltimore Magazine editor Lydia Woolever, and Jabari Lyles from the Baltimore City LGBTQ Commission.

Are you still searching for the perfect books to give your loved ones this holiday season? Or are you looking for a book of your own to relax with during the cold days of December?On today's show, Tom considers some of the year's best books, invites listener picks, and solicits the expert recommendations of two very well-placed local book lovers who join us in the studio:Heidi Daniel is the President and CEO of the Enoch Pratt Free Library. Paula Willey is the Children's Department Head at the Pratts's Southeast Anchor Branch in Highlandtown.Today's conversation was live-streamed on WYPR's Facebook page.Here is the link to our program page (http://www.wypr.org/post/best-books-holiday-gifts-tips-pratt)

So, read a good book lately? If that’s the case, today’s the day on Midday that we’d like to hear about it. Tom's guest is Heidi Daniel, CEO of the Enoch Pratt Library here in Baltimore, a position she has held for about a year. She took the reins last summer from Carla Hayden, who was selected by then President Barack Obama to head the Library of Congress.We’re at about the halfway point in the lazy hazy crazy days of summer. We thought it a good day to talk books, to get some of Heidi’s suggestions, and yours!HEIDI DANIEL'S SUMMER BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS FICTIONAn American Marriage by Tayari JonesOprah’s Book Club pick. The story of a couple torn apart when the husband is arrested for a crime he didn’t commit.Pachinko by Min Jin LeeNational Book Award Finalist. Four generations of a poor Korean immigrant family fight to control their destiny in 20th-century Japan, exiled from a home they never knew.John Woman by Walter MosleyNovel of ideas about the sexual and intellectual coming-of-age of an unusual man who goes by the name Woman. (Mosley will be coming to the Pratt on October 4 to promote the book, which is being published in September)There, There by Tommy OrangeNew York Times Bestseller. Orange’s debut novel is about twelve Native American characters all attending the Big Oakland Pow Wow for different reasons. NONFICTIONEducated by Tara WestoverNew York Times Bestseller and Book Club pick. The memoir of a young girl who was kept out of school by her survivalist family, and goes on to earn a PhD from Cambridge University.Born a Crime by Trevor NoahNamed one of the best books of the year by the New York Times. Daily Show host’s memoir details his upbringing in South Africa, where he was born to a white father and black mother, which at the time was a crime punishable by up to 5 years in prison. A funny, inspiring coming-of-age story.Under Fire by April RyanA behind the scenes look at what goes on in the Trump White House and how April Ryan, a veteran White House correspondent, has become part of the story. (Ryan is coming back to the Pratt September 11 to talk about the new book, which is due out in early September) The Power of Presence by Joy Thomas Moore, featuring (her son) Wes MooreA great read for parents. Joy Moore’s ----seven pillars of presence---- -- which all parents can use to positively influence their children -- includes discussions on faith, freedom, connectedness. (Also due out in September, and mother and son Joy ---- Wes Moore will be appearing at the Pratt on September 26)YOUNG ADULT (OR ADULT)Dear Martin by Nic StoneA New York Times Bestseller, and a William C Morris Young Adult Debut Finalist. Justyce McAllister is a teen who looks to the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He writes a journal to Dr. King to find out if the civil rights leaders’ teachings hold up in a modern society. (This book was chosen as part of a new initiative being launched between community partners that will be announced this fall. Start reading now!)Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi AdeyemiNew York Times Bestseller, and just selected as Jimmy Fallon’s book club summer read, even though it is YA. Draws from Nigerian folklore with a strong female protagonist seeking to restore the magic that has been banned from the world. Great character interaction, unique setting and lots of action!Solo by Kwame AlexanderA young musician goes on a quest to find his roots. A compelling story of family ties, and a hidden secret that has Blade questioning everything. (Author Kwame Alexander is a frequent visitor to the Pratt Library.)CHILDREN’S BOOKSJulian is a Mermaid by Jessica LoveA beautifully illustrated picture book about a little boy who loves mermaids and wants to be one. His abuela takes him on a magical adventure to show him that anyone can be a mermaid.Amina’s Voices by Hena KhanA Washington Post Best Children’s Book. When middle schooler Amina’s mosque is vandalized, she uses her singing voice to bring her diverse community together.Charlie ---- the Mouse by Laurel SnyderEasy Reader, 4-8 year olds. Four stories involving two imaginative brothers. Great book for siblings. Well illustrated.Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library by Carole Boston WeatherfordTells the true story of Arturo Schomburg, who collected works of art, literature, music and more from across Africa and curated a history-making collection for the New York Public Library. Written in free verse and accompanied by detailed oil paintings

Join us for a game-changing conversation that might transform your life.The Pratt Library and the Maryland Educational Opportunity Center present a panel of career-changers who will share their experiences on how a career change had a profound impact on their lives.Career-changers include: Kevin Hatcher, from program administrator at Dept of Health & Mental Hygiene to massage therapist; Leslie Howard, from steelworker to lawyer; Dr. Akunna Iheanacho, from teacher to biomedical scientist; Brenda Lake, from sales associate to sales coordinator/assistant to the district director at Cricket Wireless to Sherwin Williams part-time district coordinator to assistant manager to human resources as recruitment coordinator; Maryland Delegate Mary Washington, statistician, professor, and state delegate.Recorded On: Thursday, May 18, 2017

Join us for a game-changing conversation that might transform your life.The Pratt Library and the Maryland Educational Opportunity Center present a panel of career-changers who will share their experiences on how a career change had a profound impact on their lives.Career-changers include: Kevin Hatcher, from program administrator at Dept of Health & Mental Hygiene to massage therapist; Leslie Howard, from steelworker to lawyer; Dr. Akunna Iheanacho, from teacher to biomedical scientist; Brenda Lake, from sales associate to sales coordinator/assistant to the district director at Cricket Wireless to Sherwin Williams part-time district coordinator to assistant manager to human resources as recruitment coordinator; Maryland Delegate Mary Washington, statistician, professor, and state delegate.

The Pratt Library's annual King Commemorative Lecture presented by Dr. Julianne Malveaux, founder and president of Economic Education.Dr. Malveaux is a labor economist, author and commentator on issues such as race, culture, gender and their economic impacts. Her writing has appeared in USA Today, Black Issues in Higher Education, Ms. Magazine, Essence and many other publications. Her weekly columns, syndicated through King Features, appeared in newspapers across the country from 1990 to 2003. She has hosted television and radio programs and appeared as a commentator on all the major networks.Since receiving her Ph.D. in economics from MIT in 1980, Dr. Malveaux has been a contributor to academic life. She has been on the faculty or visiting faculty of the New School for Social Research, San Francisco State University, the University of California (Berkeley), Michigan State University, and Howard University, and she served as president of Bennett College for Women.Recorded On: Saturday, January 14, 2017

The Pratt Library's annual King Commemorative Lecture presented by Dr. Julianne Malveaux, founder and president of Economic Education.Dr. Malveaux is a labor economist, author and commentator on issues such as race, culture, gender and their economic impacts. Her writing has appeared in USA Today, Black Issues in Higher Education, Ms. Magazine, Essence and many other publications. Her weekly columns, syndicated through King Features, appeared in newspapers across the country from 1990 to 2003. She has hosted television and radio programs and appeared as a commentator on all the major networks.Since receiving her Ph.D. in economics from MIT in 1980, Dr. Malveaux has been a contributor to academic life. She has been on the faculty or visiting faculty of the New School for Social Research, San Francisco State University, the University of California (Berkeley), Michigan State University, and Howard University, and she served as president of Bennett College for Women.

"Excellent, Watson! You scintillate today." [ILLU]  In 2017, we'll celebrate the 10th anniversary of , appropriately called "a family reunion for Sherlockians." In this episode, we're fortunate to be able to speak with the founder of the event, Jacquelynn Morris, BSI ("The Lion's Mane"). From an AOL discussion board to membership in one of Maryland's finest Sherlockian societies, we hear about Jacquelynn's first meeting with Sherlock Holmes and the many people who have influenced her along the way. Hers is a story that typifies the magnificent power of friendship and colleagues as one finds one's way into the world of Sherlock Holmes fans. It includes the encouragement of outsiders and younger individuals, a fine tradition which Jacquelynn herself carries on today. We also touch on topics such as Undershaw and 's latest publication . Much like an onion, the more layers we peel back from Jacquelynn, the more we discover — and she's fascinating! Listen in to find out what a wedding, a swordfight, Vincent Wright and a deli platter have in common.   Notes 1:35 Introduction 3:24 Sponsor — Wessex Press 4:45 Welcome Jacquelynn Morris, BSI, ASH 10:30 Remembering alt.fan.holmes, the Hounds of the Internet and Steve Clarkson 12:01 Watson's Tin Box of Ellicott City, Maryland 14:58 If you own a restaurant, be wary of Watson's Tin Box 18:08 Saturdays with Sherlock Holmes at the Pratt Library 20:23 The origins of A Scintillation of Scions 26:34 Essay contest for 7th graders in Howard County, Maryland 32:30 The stand-out speaker of all of the Scintillations 33:22 Other memorable events at Scintillation 35:48 Upcoming features at A Scintillation of Scions X 38:09 Getting involved with Undershaw 42:57 Jacquelynn's contribution to About Sixty 50:00 A chapter in The Wrong Passage about which poison Anna Coram took 57:53 Sponsor — The Baker Street Journal 1:00:09 Contact information and review 1:01:36 Sherlock Holmes Brand ad 1:02:43 Special news announcement   Sponsors This episode includes our two longtime sponsors. Please support our sponsors by visiting their sites:     Links (website) (Facebook) (website) (Facebook) at the Enoch Pratt Free Library by William Hyder (book) for 7th graders in Howard County, MD by Michael Sims (pre-order on Amazon) on IHOSE from the BSI Manuscript Series   Many more links, articles and images are available in our Flipboard magazine at  , as well as on the  on Google+ (with over 3,900 members), as well as through our accounts on  , , ,   and .   Please , , ,  or  and be kind enough to leave a rating or review for the show. And please tell a friend about us, in any fashion you feel comfortable.

Sep. 14, 2016. Carla Hayden describes her journey from nomination, confirmation and inauguration as 14th Librarian of Congress. Speaker Biography: Carla Hayden was sworn in as the 14th Librarian of Congress on September 14, 2016. Prior to her latest post she served, since 1993, as CEO of the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore, Maryland. Hayden was nominated by President Obama to be a member of the National Museum and Library Services Board in January 2010 and was confirmed to that post by the Senate in June 2010. Prior to joining the Pratt Library, Hayden was deputy commissioner and chief librarian of the Chicago Public Library from 1991 to 1993. She was an assistant professor for Library and Information Science at the University of Pittsburgh from 1987 to 1991. Hayden was library services coordinator for the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago from 1982 to 1987. She began her career with the Chicago Public Library as the young adult services coordinator from 1979 to 1982 and as a library associate and children's librarian from 1973 to 1979. Hayden was president of the American Library Association from 2003 to 2004. In 1995, she was the first African American to receive Library Journal's Librarian of the Year Award in recognition of her outreach services at the Pratt Library, which included an after-school center for Baltimore teens offering homework assistance and college and career counseling. Hayden received a B.A.from Roosevelt University and an M.A. and Ph.D. from the Graduate Library School of the University of Chicago. For captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=7396

Thurgood Marshall brought down the separate-but-equal doctrine, integrated schools, and not only fought for human rights and human dignity but also made them impossible to deny in the courts and in the streets. In this new biography, award-winning author Wil Haygood details the life and career of one of the most transformative legal minds of the past 100 years.Using the framework of the dramatic, contentious five-day Senate hearing to confirm Marshall as the first African-American Supreme Court justice, Haygood creates a provocative and moving look at Marshall's life as well as the politicians, lawyers, activists and others who shaped -- or tried to stop -- the civil rights movment of the 20th century.Wil Haygood is currently the Wiepking Visiting Distinguished Professor in the department of media, journalism and film at Miami University (Ohio). For nearly three decades he was a journalist, serving as a national and foreign correspondent at the Boston Globe, where he was a Pulitzer Prize finalist, and then at the Washington Post, where he wrote the story "A Butler Well Served by this Election," which became the basis for the award-winning motion picture The Butler, directed by Lee Daniels. He is also the author of biographies of Adam Clayton Powell Jr., Sammy Davis Jr., and Sugar Ray Robinson.Wil Haygood's appearance at the Pratt Library is sponsored by Congressman Elijah E. Cummings.

Thurgood Marshall brought down the separate-but-equal doctrine, integrated schools, and not only fought for human rights and human dignity but also made them impossible to deny in the courts and in the streets. In this new biography, award-winning author Wil Haygood details the life and career of one of the most transformative legal minds of the past 100 years.Using the framework of the dramatic, contentious five-day Senate hearing to confirm Marshall as the first African-American Supreme Court justice, Haygood creates a provocative and moving look at Marshall's life as well as the politicians, lawyers, activists and others who shaped -- or tried to stop -- the civil rights movment of the 20th century.Wil Haygood is currently the Wiepking Visiting Distinguished Professor in the department of media, journalism and film at Miami University (Ohio). For nearly three decades he was a journalist, serving as a national and foreign correspondent at the Boston Globe, where he was a Pulitzer Prize finalist, and then at the Washington Post, where he wrote the story "A Butler Well Served by this Election," which became the basis for the award-winning motion picture The Butler, directed by Lee Daniels. He is also the author of biographies of Adam Clayton Powell Jr., Sammy Davis Jr., and Sugar Ray Robinson.Wil Haygood's appearance at the Pratt Library is sponsored by Congressman Elijah E. Cummings.Recorded On: Thursday, November 5, 2015

In celebration of Baltimore Pride 2015, the Pratt Library presents a conversation with Joe Wenke, author of The Human Agenda: Conversations About Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity; Gisele Alicea (aka Gisele Xtravaganza), fashion model; and Y-Love, hip-hop artist.Despite the progress in the movement toward marriage equality, the LGBT community continues to face difficult, and often heartbreaking, odds. With The Human Agenda, Joe Wenke got people to talk with, not at, each other about a whole range of issues -- growing up, coming out, finding one's identity, family, marriage, parenting, careers and much more.Joe Wenke is a writer, social critic and LGBT rights activist. He is the founder and publisher of Trans Uber, a publishing company with a focus on promoting LGBT rights, free thought and equality for all people.Writers LIVE programs are supported in part by a generous grant from PNC Bank.Presented in partnership with GLCCB (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Community Center of Baltimore and Central Maryland) (www.glccb.org) and the Maryland Commisson on Civil Rights (www.mccr.maryland.gov).

In celebration of Baltimore Pride 2015, the Pratt Library presents a conversation with Joe Wenke, author of The Human Agenda: Conversations About Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity; Gisele Alicea (aka Gisele Xtravaganza), fashion model; and Y-Love, hip-hop artist.Despite the progress in the movement toward marriage equality, the LGBT community continues to face difficult, and often heartbreaking, odds. With The Human Agenda, Joe Wenke got people to talk with, not at, each other about a whole range of issues -- growing up, coming out, finding one's identity, family, marriage, parenting, careers and much more.Joe Wenke is a writer, social critic and LGBT rights activist. He is the founder and publisher of Trans Uber, a publishing company with a focus on promoting LGBT rights, free thought and equality for all people.Writers LIVE programs are supported in part by a generous grant from PNC Bank.Presented in partnership with GLCCB (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Community Center of Baltimore and Central Maryland) (www.glccb.org) and the Maryland Commisson on Civil Rights (www.mccr.maryland.gov).Recorded On: Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Enjoy this reading by winners of the Pratt Library’s fourth annual poetry contest presented in partnership with Little Patuxent Review. Readings by Inga Schmidt, contest winner, and Micia White and James Carroll, finalists, plus Ann Bracken and Steven Leyva of Little Patuxent Review.

Enjoy this reading by winners of the Pratt Library’s fourth annual poetry contest presented in partnership with Little Patuxent Review. Readings by Inga Schmidt, contest winner, and Micia White and James Carroll, finalists, plus Ann Bracken and Steven Leyva of Little Patuxent Review.Recorded On: Saturday, May 2, 2015

The Pratt Library’s annual King Commemorative Lecture presented by Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr.Born and raised in Oxford, North Carolina, Benjamin Chavis, Jr. desegregated his hometown’s whites-only public library, becoming the first African American to be issued a library card in the town’s history.  In 1965, while a college freshman, he became a statewide youth coordinator in North Carolina for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Southern Christian Leadership Council.Dr. Chavis and nine others (the Wilmington Ten), charged with conspiracy and arson in 1972 for their school desegregation protests, were convicted and sentenced. Eight years later the conviction was overturned, and they were released.In 1993 Dr. Chavis became the youngest executive director of the NAACP. He later served as the national director of the Million Man March and the founder and CEO of the National African American Leadership Summit.  With Russell Simmons, he co-founded the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network in 2001. Dr. Chavis currently serves as President and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association and President of Education Online Services Corporation.Recorded On: Saturday, January 17, 2015

As part of the Star-Spangled 200 celebration, the Pratt Library invites you to meet and hear historian Marc Leepson talk about his new book, What So Proudly We Hailed. In the first full-length biography of Francis Scott Key in more than 75 years, Leepson explores the life and legacy of Key and reveals unexplored details of the life of this American patriot: how the young Washington lawyer found himself in Baltimore Harbor on the night of September 13-14, 1814; how the poem he wrote morphed into the National Anthem; and his role as a confidant of President Andrew Jackson.Former staff writer for Congressional Quarterly, Marc Leepson is the author of eight books, including Lafayette, Desperate Engagement, Saving Monticello, and Flag. Recorded On: Thursday, September 11, 2014

National Poetry Month Celebration with Poet Lore. Join Genevieve DeLeon, managing editor of Poet Lore, for readings by Megan Foley, Amy Eisner, and the winner of the Pratt Library's poetry contest.Recorded On: Saturday, April 12, 2014

The Pratt Library's annual King Commemorative Lecture, presented by Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant.Dr. Bryant, founder and leader of Baltimore's Empowerment Temple Church, is a third generation preacher with a 21st century approach. He is a graduate of Morehouse College, Duke University, and The Graduate Theological Foundation. Dr. Bryant is the author of four books, including World War Me, which won the African American Publishers Award.With Russell Simmons and Ben Chavez, Dr. Bryant led the "Occupy the Dream" movement in January, 2012, to raise awareness about economic inequity in the black community. He was later elected president of the Empowerment Movement, an interdenominational alliance to advocate civil rights and the agenda of the black church. Recorded On: Saturday, January 18, 2014

A symposium in celebration of the opening of Goucher's new library held in the Hyman Forum of the Athenaeum on Wednesday, September 9, 2009. Symposium speakers featured are Carla Hayden, CEO of Pratt Library and Goucher College Board of Trustees; Kathryn Allamong Jacob, Curator of Manuscripts at the Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America at Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Studies, Harvard University; James Neal, VP of Information Services and University Librarian at Columbia Univeristy; Joseph Rizzo, Principal and Library Specialist for the RMJM Athenaeum project; and Roberta Stevens, the outreach projects and partnerships officer at the Library of Congress and the project manager for the National Book Festival.

The first book to investigate Jane Austen's popular significance today, Everybody's Jane considers why Austen matters to amateur readers, how they make use of her novels, what they gain from visiting places associated with her and how they create works of fiction and nonfiction inspired by her novels and life. To commemorate the 200th anniversary of the publication of Pride and Prejudice, the Pratt Library is proud to present this talk by Austen scholar Juliette Wells, associate professor of English at Goucher College. Recorded On: Wednesday, March 20, 2013

What we don't know can hurt us and others -- and unconscious bias along with racial anxiety can unwittingly affect our responses and behavior. The examples revealed in provocative new research may surprise you: embedded stereotypes, it concludes, are experienced by people of color and whites alike. Understanding these biases is critical, especially for people in positions of power where critical decisions are made -- in the classroom, in the court room, and in the doctor's office.Rachel Godsil, Director of Research at the American Values Institute, and Alan Jenkins, Executive Director of The Opportunity Agenda, will present some of the most recent research and reports on this topic. This event is part of the "Talking About Race" series sponsored by Open Society Institute-Baltimore and the Pratt Library. Recorded On: Thursday, September 13, 2012

As part of the Pratt Library's Mencken Day, author, journalist and literary critic Christopher Hitchens presented the 2006 Mencken Memorial Lecture at the Central Library of the Enoch Pratt Free Library. The British-American writer Christopher Hitchens, the masterful rhetorician, intellectual and atheist, died Thursday December 15, 2011 at the age of 62.Recorded On: Saturday, September 9, 2006

On April 1, Columbia University professor and scholar of African American history Manning Marable died, just days before his landmark work Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention was published.The Pratt Library pays tribute to Marable with a panel of  scholars discussing his life and work. Panelists include Melissa Harris-Perry, Princeton University; Sherrilyn Ifill, University of Maryland Law School, and Lester Spence, Johns Hopkins University. Moderator: Marc Steiner.Recorded On: Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Naomi Hafter, the Pratt Library's Business Information Librarian, asks Michelle Hernandez Branch Manager PNC Bank about kids and finance.Recorded On: Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Naomi Hafter, the Pratt Library's Business Information Librarian, asks Anne Marie Butterhoff, Branch Manager PNC Bank about checking accounts.Recorded On: Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Naomi Hafter, the Pratt Library's Business Information Librarian, asks Frank McNeil, Community Development, PNC Bank about predatory lending.Recorded On: Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Naomi Hafter, the Pratt Library's Business Information Librarian asks Rahn V. Barnes, Vice President and Community Development Director at Provident Bank, some questions about mortgage issues.

Naomi Hafter, the Pratt Library's Business Information Librarian asks Richard Hunt, Division Head of Business Banking at Provident Bank about financing issues people in small businesses face.

Naomi Hafter, the Pratt Library's Business Information Librarian asks Rahn V. Barnes, Vice President and Community Development Director at Provident Bank, some questions about money management.

Naomi Hafter, the Pratt Library's Business Information Librarian asks Rahn V. Barnes, Vice President and Community Development Director at Provident Bank, some questions about money management.

Naomi Hafter, the Pratt Library's Business Information Librarian asks Rahn V. Barnes, Vice President and Community Development Director at Provident Bank, some questions about money management.