Wednesday, October 9
West Wednesdays: 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 facebook.com/justicefortyronewest.
From Protest to Progress: How the Birthplace of Redlining Turned into the Black Butterfly: Join the Office of Equity and Civil Rights and the Baltimore City Law Department for a panel discussion and presentation on the history of redlining in Baltimore and the attempts by the City to reverse the effects. Discussions will include vacant homes and City of Baltimore v. Wells Fargo, NA. 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Coppin State University Tawes Center Ballroom, 2500 West North Avenue. For more information and where to get tickets, go to eventeny.com/events/civilrightsweek2024-13911
Jorell Meléndez Badillo presents “Puerto Rico: A National History”: Join historian Jorell Meléndez Badillo and Johns Hopkins University history associate professor Jessica Marie Johnson as they discuss Badillo’s book on the history of Puerto Rico, from pre-colonial times to today. 7 p.m. at Red Emma’s, 3128 Greenmount Avenue. For more information and where to RSVP, go to redemmas.org/events.
Saturday, October 12
BMI Farmer’s Market: The Baltimore Museum of Industry has their Farmer’s Market open every Saturday until Nov. 23 under the pavilion at the BMI. Fresh produce, artisan crafts and more are available to purchase. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the BMI, 1415 Key Highway. For more information, go to thebmi.org/programs-and-happenings/bmi-farmers-market, or call 410-727-4808.
Historic Upton Neighborhood Walk and Resource Fair: Join the Office of Equity and Civil Rights as they tour historic Upton, explore new additions to the community, and watch the grand opening of the newly renovated Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center. The Department of Housing and Community Development will provide fair housing information sessions and resources. noon to 5 p.m. at St. Peter Claver Church, 1526 North Fremont Avenue. For more information and registration, go to eventeny.com/events/civilrightsweek2024-13911.
Sunday, October 13
Run/Walk for Palestine: Join Runners4Justice on Sundays to run/walk for Palestine. We know that we are all connected, from Baltimore to Palestine, across the country, and around the world, and none of us are free until all of us are free. All paces welcome. Routes will be provided with options for two, three, or four miles. Locations vary. For more information, follow Runners4Justice on Facebook and Instagram or email runners4justicebalt@gmail.com.
Book Thing of Baltimore Monthly Giveaway: The Book Thing of Baltimore will be giving away their collected books and donated books. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 3001 Vineyard Lane. For more information, go to bookthing.org/faq, call 410-662-5631, or email info@bookthing.org.
Help Me, Help You, Help Us Workshop: A new workshop that gives community members the tools needed to help their neighbors and community, ranging from trauma informed care to community engagement and more. noon to 2 p.m. at The Peale, 225 Holliday Street. For more information, go to thepeale.org/event/help-me-help-you-help-us-workshop.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Performance: Aio “Blue Heron” Sifu: For Indigenous People’s Day, flutist and storyteller Aio “Blue Heron” Sifu will give a performance that “aims to remind attendees that it is possible to feel the air on your face without the wind blowing.” 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Walters Art Museum, 600 North Charles Street. For more information, go to https://thewalters.org/event/ipd.
Spooky Queer Movie Night Plus Thrifting: A movie-and-thrifting night with gender-affirming thrift store Skylight Boutique. Popcorn and candy are provided. Featured movies are “Hocus Pocus 2” and “Wendell and Wild.” 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 1900 Saint Paul Street. For more information, go to dreamsandvisionsbaltimore.org.
Tuesday, October 15
Child Interrogation Protection Act: Fact vs. Fiction: An in-depth discussion on the Child Interrogation Protection Act (CIPA) and its role in safeguarding the rights of children during police interactions. Virtual. View the briefing on facebook.com/MarylandOPD.
Wednesday, October 16
DPSCS Fall Reentry Resource Fair: This resource fair is designed to enhance the rehabilitation and reintegration of justice-involved and formerly incarcerated individuals in the community, also to extend support to their family members and loved ones. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Baltimore War Memorial, 101 North Gay Street. For more information, go to dpscs.state.md.us/newsroom/press_releases.
Thursday, October 17
Trunk-Or-Treat: Join the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore and local community partners for a spooktacular evening of free, safe trick-or-treating. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Maryland Zoo, 1 Safari Place. For more information, go to marylandzoo.org/event_series/trunk-or-treat/october-17th, or follow Maryland Zoo in Baltimore on Facebook and Instagram.
Friday, October 18
David Manigault presents “Black Body: Baltimore in Black and White”: Join filmmaker David Manigault as he discusses his book, which explores everyday life, the Baltimore uprisings and more. 7 p.m. at Red Emma’s, 3128 Greenmount Avenue. For more information and where to RSVP, go to redemmas.org/events.
Saturday, October 19
SSC Clothing Giveaway: Families in need can take home clothes for free. People can also donate unwanted clothing items to the collective. Anyone under 14 will need a parent or guardian with them. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Patterson Park Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library, 158 North Linwood Avenue. For more information, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ssc-clothing-giveaway-tickets-1010166875317
Black Alliance for Peace Town Hall: Militarized Occupation from Baltimore to AFRICOM: Learn the connections between domestic and global imperialism, from Baltimore to the continent of Africa. Masks are required and provided. Food and drinks are also provided. 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Payne Memorial A.M.E. Church, 1714 Madison Avenue. For more information, follow bap_baltimore on Instagram.
Sunday, October 20
The Black Mall Sunday: Shop and support Black Baltimore businesses across two floors. Goods include artwork, clothes, crafts, cultural items, food, comics and more, with live music and performances. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 6 East Lafayette Avenue. For more information, follow bmoreblackmall on Facebook and Instagram.
Monday, October 21
Baltimore City Council Meeting: Special meeting of the Baltimore City Council. 5 p.m. at Baltimore City Hall, 100 North Holliday Street. For more information, go to baltimorecitycouncil.com or call 410-396-4804.
Wednesday, October 23
Consent Decree Monitoring Team Community Forum: A quarterly event where community members and the Consent Decree Monitoring Team can discuss topics on First Amendment protected activities, misconduct investigations and crisis intervention. 6 p.m. at the Center for Hope, 5400 Preakness Way. The event will also be livestreamed. For more information, follow Baltimore City Central District Consent Decree Monitoring Team on Facebook.
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