National Great Blacks In Wax Museum

Join is for The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum's 43rd Anniversary Celebration & Living History Series Launch Thursday, July 9, 2026 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM The Vollmer Center 4915 Greenspring Ave. Baltimore, MD Tickets: https://bit.ly/3R1vvgv Cocktail Reception with Open Bar • Curated Bites • Spoken Word & Reenactments Featuring the unveiling of the Shirley Chisholm wax figure and the reintroduction of the Henrietta Lacks wax figure. Hosted by Dionne Joyner-Weems Storyteller, Author and Innovator Oral Performance: Mama Linda Goss and Eryn Naomi Reid Early-Bird tickets go may be purchased via Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3R1vvgv Questions about the event or registration: info@greatblacksinwax.org

Free family event honoring gun violence victims & survivors through music, dance & storytelling—uplifting virtues and a call for peace. JUNE 7, 2026 Time: 2:00pm-3:30pm 1649 E. North Ave Baltimore MD 21213 Family Friendly, all are welcome. Join our Free Family-Friendly celebration of virtues – positive intrinsic qualities possessed by all people – as we remember the victims, and uplift the survivors, of gun violence in our community. We will share songs, steps, and stories such as “The Precious Stone” and “Creativity.” Learn the meaning of the “Jerusalema” line dance and create your very own 12 Bar “Virtues” Blues Song! And help us remember and honor Ancestor John “Kinderman” Taylor because as he taught in song, “We Want Peace!” Tickets: https://bit.ly/4a5VUko Questions: discovermerecoverme@gmail.com #WearOrange #baltimore

The Best of Black Baltimore is The Baltimore Times’ monumental annual campaign to celebrate the business, culture, and excellence of Baltimore’s Black‑owned enterprises. Residents across the city nominate and vote for standout businesses and individuals in dozens of categories, creating deep community engagement and authentic local data.  Vote for The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum: Arts and Culture/Best Museum Vote HERE: https://lnkd.in/ehS2UYkp

Congratulations to the A.U.R.A. Foundation (Tricia Blount) on a successful Joyful Noise Gospel Brunch at the Mansion hosted at The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum. From uplifting gospel performances to good food and joyful moments shared together — thank you to everyone who came out and made the day special. The Mansion at the The National Great Blacks in Wax Museum is available for rental inquiries. Host your next experience in a historic and culturally rich space perfect for private events, community gatherings, creative programming, and special occasions. 📩 For rental inquiries: info@greatblackwax.org #JoyfulNoiseBrunch #NGBWM #BaltimoreEvents #GospelBrunch #Community #BlackCulture #AuraFoundation Dr. Joanne Martin William Redmond Chrishna Williams Eboni Yahudah

“With global temperatures poised to exceed the 1.5°C Paris Agreement threshold—a level that triggered substantial ice sheet collapse during the Last Interglacial—low-elevation coastal zones face sea-level commitments far beyond current planning horizons,” says the study, which was published by the journal Nature Sustainability. Continue Reading: https://lnkd.in/eumpkrEg

About 60% of voters in the current U.S. House District 9, which includes the whole city of Memphis, are Black. “This map diminishes Memphis,” said state Sen. London Lamar, a Memphis Democrat, during a speech on the state Senate floor, where she pleaded with Republicans to vote down the map. “Racism doesn’t become less racist just because it’s called partisan.” Tennessee finished its legislative session on April 23, but Lee called lawmakers back for a special session after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on April 29 that struck down a provision in the Voting Rights Act requiring states with a history of racial discrimination, like Tennessee, to draw majority-minority districts. https://lnkd.in/eYSVB5fz

The Dred Scott Case: On April 6th, 1846, Dred Scott and his wife Harriet filed suit against Irene Emerson for their freedom. It is not known for sure why he chose this particular time for the suit- for almost nine years, Scott had lived in free territories and had the standing to legally challenge his enslavement. Historians have considered three possibilities: He may have been dissatisfied with being hired out; Mrs. Emerson might have been planning to sell him; or he may have offered to buy his own freedom and been refused. It is known that the suit was not brought for political reasons. It is thought that friends in St. Louis who opposed slavery had encouraged Scott to sue for his freedom on the grounds that he had once lived in a free territory. In the past, Missouri courts supported the doctrine of "once free, always free." Because Scott lived under a system where it was illegal to teach an enslaved person to read or write he was illiterate and because his earnings were passed on to Mrs. Emerson he had no funds, he needed help with his suit. John Anderson, the Scott's minister, may have been influential in their decision to sue, and the Blow family, Dred's original owners, backed him financially. The support of such friends helped the Scotts through nearly eleven years of complex and often disappointing litigation. Continue Reading: https://lnkd.in/eT4BsaUP

A powerful evening of vision, collaboration, and community impact. Times Community Services, the nonprofit arm of The Baltimore Times, proudly hosted its inaugural “Ask a Fundraiser” cohort, presented by Wells Fargo. The culminating pitch event took place on April 15, 2026, inside the historic mansion of the National Great Blacks In Wax Museum—a fitting space rooted in legacy and storytelling. Nonprofit leaders, funders, and community stakeholders gathered for an inspiring evening centered on sustainability, growth, and collective impact. This dynamic cohort included: NCIA, Cornerstone Community Housing, Inc., Divine Inspiration Meditation Garden, Greater Baltimore Urban League (GBUL), LIGHT OF TRUTH CENTER INC, National Great Blacks In Wax Museum, One God One Thought Ctr for Better Living, The Fly Girl Network, and Coach G Academy, Inc. Together, these organizations are shaping a stronger, more connected #Baltimore and beyond. Photo Credit: Denzel R Photography Dr. Joanne Martin Chrishna Williams Paris Brown Dena Wane #BaltimoreNonprofits #CommunityImpact #Fundraising #BlackExcellence #Sustainability #TheBaltimoreTimes

Free family event honoring gun violence victims & survivors through music, dance & storytelling—uplifting virtues and a call for peace. JUNE 7, 2026 Time: 2:00pm-3:30pm 1649 E. North Ave Baltimore MD 21213 Family Friendly, all are welcome. Join our Free Family-Friendly celebration of virtues – positive intrinsic qualities possessed by all people – as we remember the victims, and uplift the survivors, of gun violence in our community. We will share songs, steps, and stories such as “The Precious Stone” and “Creativity.” Learn the meaning of the “Jerusalema” line dance and create your very own 12 Bar “Virtues” Blues Song! And help us remember and honor Ancestor John “Kinderman” Taylor because as he taught in song, “We Want Peace!” Tickets: https://bit.ly/4a5VUko Questions: discovermerecoverme@gmail.com #WearOrange #baltimore

Jazz Appreciation Month: Ethel Ennis A true Baltimore treasure, Ethel Ennis was known for her elegant voice and sophisticated jazz style. She performed internationally but remained deeply rooted in her hometown, often called “The First Lady of Jazz” in Baltimore. For more information and to see realistic depictions of historical figures, visit us at 1601–03 East North Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21213. Connect with us via email at info@greatblacksinwax.org or by phone at (410) 563‑3404. #greatblacksinwaxmuseum #jazzappreciationmonth Photo: Dean Alexander