Wednesday, June 18 West Wednesday: Hear about the ongoing fight for police accountability in the Tyrone West case and for all victims of police misconduct. This event happens every Wednesday. For more information, go to westcoalition.com or follow @westwednesday on Instagram and Justice for Tyrone West on Facebook. Board of Estimates Meeting: 9 a.m. at […]
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In Baltimore’s drug war, ‘public safety’ comes before public health. Nearly everyone impacted is Black
At first glance, it may seem that the War on Drugs has all but disappeared in Baltimore. The decades-long campaign decimated Black neighborhoods and fueled mass incarceration in the city under the guise of public safety. From more than 7,000 arrests in 2015 to less than 2,000 in 2024, the number of people being arrested […]
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Fashion Imitates Art
With the 2025 Met Gala behind us, what better time to examine the deepening, ever-fluid relationship between fashion and fine art? On the magnolia-draped steps of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the interplay was striking as the lines between artist and muse blurred into stylish abstraction. With the 2025 Met Gala behind us, what better […]
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Chesapeake Bay health slips in 2025 report card as persistent challenges threaten long-term gains
The Chesapeake Bay’s health has taken a downturn, according to a new report card, with the estuary relegated from a “C+” to a “C” as climate extremes and runaway pollution limit restoration efforts. The annual scorecard, produced by the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES), evaluates the state of the bay and its watershed […]
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Where to celebrate Juneteenth in Maryland
Saturday, June 14 Baltimore Legacy Association of Black Social Workers Juneteenth Cookout: Join the Association of Black Social Workers for a cookout where there will be food, music, and an opportunity to celebrate Black culture. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Double Rock Park, 8211 Glen Road, Parkville. For more information, go to baltimoreabsw.com. Juneteenth […]
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Through Joseph Kohl’s Lens: A Look Back at Baltimore Pride, 2000
These nearly 25-year-old photos, imbued with celebration, style, and joy, were taken in 2000 at the Baltimore Pride Parade on Charles Street in Mount Vernon. In them, you can see how much the neighborhood has changed. One photo, for instance, displays a float from Club Hippo, a beloved LGBTQ+ safe haven. Today, that same location […]
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To Maryland college students, speaking out about Gaza means more than any potential discipline
At graduation ceremonies across Baltimore this spring, students turned their moments of celebration into protest — waving Palestinian flags, denouncing their schools’ complicity in Gaza’s devastation, and risking discipline from both their universities and the Trump administration. “I can’t just walk across the stage and not say anything,” said August, a University of Maryland School […]
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Baltimore Beat Summer Jam Fundraiser, Third Edition
Baltimore Beat is excited to announce the Baltimore Beat Summer Jam Fundraiser, Third Edition. It will be held July 26 at Current Space, a gallery, studio, outdoor performance space, and bar (421 Tyson Street). Click here to buy tickets. With your support, we’re able to capture the beauty of Baltimore’s neighborhoods, hold city and state […]
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Photostory: The No Boundaries Coalition’s 18th Annual Community Block Party
The No Boundaries Coalition held its 18th Annual Community Block Party in Sandtown-Winchester this year at Cumberland and Carey Park. The Central West Baltimore-based nonprofit focuses on community support by focusing on features like civic engagement, youth leadership, and food culture. This year marks the organization’s second year in partnership with the Black Arts District. […]