Malcolm X Talk: Marijuana Legalization and Reparations
For decades, local government turned marijuana prohibition into massive over-policing of black and brown neighborhoods. Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle will discuss the cannabis entrepreneurship in Maryland and the advocacy […]
STEAM Day @ The Lewis – African Americans in Space
Explore being an astronaut for a day at the Lewis! Youth will participate in cool hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities relating to space exploration and learn […]
The Lewis Annual Gala
Every year hundreds gather at the Reginald F. Museum to party with a purpose to support the authentic voice of African American art, history and culture in Maryland. EVENT SCHEDULE […]
Poetry Salon: Black Women in Their Splendor
Enjoy poetry readings on black womanhood with three of Baltimore’s rising poets: Lady Brion, international spoken word artist and activist, Hannah V. Sawyer, a Sierra Leonean-American award-winning writer, and Mecca […]
Roundtable Discussion: Baltimore 1968
This program event is now rescheduled to November 20, 2019. Johns Hopkins University and the Lewis present a roundtable discussion with former Black Panther Eddie Conway and lifelong activist Ralph […]
Saturday Fun: Printmaking Workshop for Kids
Explore the printmaking process by making a creative portrait print inspired by artist Elizabeth Catlett. Young visitors will hear the story, Jamilah Loves to Talk about Art and view prints […]
Short Kuts Live Storytelling Series: Strictly Business
Short Kuts ends the season with stories celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit of black business leaders and owners. Hear their personal experiences of how they take care of business. Members: $12; […]
Saturday Fun: Clay for Kids Workshop
Dabble with clay and make a face mask inspired by artist Elizabeth Catlett. This workshop is presented by ceramic artist and educator Sallah Jenkins fro Baltimore Clayworks. In conjunction with […]
Film Screening: BOSS, The Black Experience In Business (118 minutes)
Directed by award-winning filmmaker Stanley Nelson, the new documentary brings the largely unknown stories of enterprising African Americans to the forefront examining more than 150 years of African Americans. A […]