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Photostory: This year’s Pride celebrations made clear the importance of protecting our traditions baltimorebeat.com/photostory-t...
Black baseball is part of a rich and ongoing tradition in Baltimore. Here are the faces of its birth, life, and revival baltimorebeat.com/black-baseba...
Baltimore Beat's Summer Jam event now includes the inaugural Legacy Gala, an awards ceremony honoring W. Paul Coates, Dr. Leslie King Hammond, and Afro Charities for their work in preserving Black media. www.eventbrite.com/e/baltimore-...
Meet our honorees: Paul Coates This year's Summer Jam event honors members of the Baltimore community for their work preserving Black media with an awards gala and dinner. shorturl.at/6erUC
Meet our honorees: Afro Charities Then buy your ticket to our Legacy Gala: shorturl.at/6erUC
The process of recycling scrap fabric from clothing, furniture, and other used textiles is part of what binds memory work to this art medium, with artists stitching each quilt into a repository of artifacts with a story to tell. These quilts are born with a purpose. baltimorebeat.com/the-women-up...
Dress code for the gala and afterparty is creative cocktail/summer sophisticate/chic. See you there! www.eventbrite.com/e/baltimore-...
It's not too late to get your ticket to our big party! Learn more about one of our honorees. www.eventbrite.com/e/baltimore-...
Early bird pricing is still available for our Summer Jam and Legacy Gala! www.eventbrite.com/e/baltimore-...
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On Juneteenth, we remember that freedom was delayed because information was kept from people. That still matters. Baltimore needs reporters who show up, ask hard questions, and keep local truth in public view. Make a gift today. support.baltimorebeat.com/page/FUNMSPK... #Juneteenth #Baltimore
We take our job of preserving Black history very seriously. This Juneteenth weekend, make sure to grab a physical copy of our latest issue. There, you’ll see photos of AFRAM celebrations over the years. Give today: support.baltimorebeat.com/page/FUNMSPK... #Juneteenth #Baltimore
This Juneteenth weekend, the spirit of AFRAM will live on at Druid Hill Park. We’ll be there to document it all, and put it into history that you can hold in your hands. Our journalism is free. Community donations keep it that way. Donate at support.baltimorebeat.com/page/FUNMSPK...
For Baltimore Beat, Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom. We marked that with our latest issue, dedicated to 50 years of AFRAM. We’re proud to celebrate legacy, joy, and history in the pages of Baltimore Beat and make it accessible to everyone. For $0. support.baltimorebeat.com/page/FUNMSPK...
Save the Date: July 24, 2026 Baltimore Beat Summer Jam and Inaugural Gala
Issue 84 of Baltimore Beat is live! Our cover photo, courtesy of Special Collections at the University of Baltimore, was taken by Robert Breck Chapman. baltimorebeat.com
Issue 83 of Baltimore Beat is live! Our cover photo was taken by Christian Thomas. baltimorebeat.com
Thanks to the businesses that participated in our Pay-What-You-Can advertising program for this issue! Go to baltimorebeat.com/paywhatyoucan to purchase an ad for your small business!
Issue 82 of Baltimore Beat is live! Our cover photo, of Anelda Peters, was taken by Christian Thomas. baltimorebeat.com
We won big Friday! Baltimore Beat took home 23 awards. 🏆 The MDDC named us News Org of the Year, plus: • Best of Show: Page 1 Design • Best of Show: Reporting that made officials uncomfortable • General Excellence Help us expand this work with a gift: support.baltimorebeat.com/page/FUNNZTH...
Thanks to everyone who attended our screening of “The Beat Goes On: The Story of Baltimore Beat,” this Saturday at Peabody Heights Brewery. In total, over 60 people watched the film with us! The next screening will be Friday, May 15, at 7:30 p.m. at Current Space. Photo: Valerie Paulsgrove
Nine years in Baltimore. Now it's our turn to share the story. Premiere of "The Beat Goes On" documentary. Saturday, April 18. 📍 Peabody Heights Brewery. Doors at 6 PM. 💬 Q&A + Social Hour to follow. Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-beat-g...
Watch our documentary at Peabody Heights Brewery on April 18! www.eventbrite.com/e/the-beat-g...
Halfway through Local News Day! 🕒 ✅ 4 gifts / 2 new members 🎯 Goal: 25 donors by midnight Baltimore Beat is a women-led, community-centered newsroom. No paywalls. No corporate owners. Every gift ($10–$500) keeps our reporting growing. support.baltimorebeat.com/page/localne...
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Today is #LocalNewsDay! We are looking for 25 donors to support our independent newsroom. At Baltimore Beat, we dig into the stories that shape our city — from City Hall to the neighborhoods other outlets overlook. Support the work today: buff.ly/QQWfzoS
Issue 81 of Baltimore Beat is live! Our cover photo of the Orioles Opening Day, was taken by Shae McCoy. baltimorebeat.com