The Reginald F. Lewis Museum is proud to announce its 2025 Black History Month celebration, a dynamic series of events showcasing Maryland African American history, culture, and contributions. This yearโs celebration takes inspiration from the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), which has set theย 2025 national theme as โAfrican Americans and Labor.โย This theme recognizes the integral role African Americans have played in shaping the nationโs labor history.
The museumโs Black History Month programming holds special significance as it coincides withย its 20th anniversary, celebrating two decades of educating and inspiring through the stories of Marylandโs African American communities.
FEATURED EVENTS:
Film Screening and Panel Discussion:ย
Waterโs Edge โ Black Watermen of the Chesapeake
Saturday, February 1 | 2:30 PM
Kick off Black History Month with a powerful film screening and panel discussion exploring the legacy of Marylandโs Black watermen. Presented in partnership with the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET), this program honors Vincent Leggett, founder of the Blacks of the Chesapeake Foundation.
The film Waterโs Edge highlights the stories of unsung heroes who revolutionized the Chesapeake Bayโs maritime industry. Panelists Include: Dee Dee Strum,ย Interim CEO and President of Blacks of the Chesapeake, Captain Tyrone Meredith,ย Captain Tyrone Charters,ย Imani Black,ย Founder and President, Minorities in Aquaculture, and Noelle Gibson,ย maritime and cultural historian.
Symphony in the City: Reginald F. Lewis Museum with Wordsmith
Thursday, February 6 | 7 PM | SOLD OUTย
Join the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra for a free community performance at the museum. Featuring a commissioned tribute to Reginald F. Lewis by Wordsmith and conductor NaโZir McFadden, this evening celebrates the legacy of an entrepreneurial giant and the museumโs role as a cultural landmark.ย Enter to win tickets on the museumโs social media channels until February 3rd.
TITAN: The Legacy of Reginald F. Lewis FREE COMMUNITY OPENING DAY
Saturday, February 8 | 10 AM โ 5 PM | FREE Event
Celebrate the opening of the museumโs latest exhibition, TITAN: The Legacy of Reginald F. Lewis,ย presented by Grain Management and IMB Partners, sponsored by Neutron Engineering, and supported by Daniel L. Black. The day is hosted by the Baltimore (MD) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and Mr. Morgan State University, Xavier Washington. Visitors can explore the life and achievements of one of Americaโs most influential African American entrepreneurs through an interactive experience. The day includes guided tours, light refreshments provided by Johns Hopkins Hospital, a โTITAN of Industry Fireside Chatโ with Tarrus Richardson, of IMB Partners, and Jeff Johnson, an entrepreneur workshop for Kids: Restaurant Challenge with Paula Goddard,ย a Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. step presentation, and music by DJ Davy J.
Short Kuts Show: Unbreakable Love:
The Power of Black Love in Healing and Resistance
Thursday, February 13 | 6:30 PM
Celebrate the enduring strength of Black love with an evening of storytelling. Hosted by stand-up comedian Larry Lancaster and his wife, singer Kimberly Holloway, this program highlights how love has served as a source of resilience and healing throughout history.
Tom Miller Art Workshop
Saturday, February 15 | 12 โ 2 PM
As part of the 5th annual Tom Miller Week, join artist Sallah Jenkins in a creative workshop inspired by the whimsical art of Baltimoreโs Tom Miller. Participants will decorate trinket boxes in the stylistic fashion of Tom Miller. This family-friendly event is suitable for all ages.
HBCU Film Screening and Discussion:ย
Hampton University โ One of the Wonders of the World
Saturday, February 22 | 1 PM
To kickoff our TITAN program series, spend the afternoon with HBCU TITANS ofย Education, Dr. William Harvey (retired President of Hampton University) and Dr. David Kwabena Wilson (current President of Morgan State University). A special screening and discussion with Maryland filmmaker, Phil Branchย on his film,ย Hampton University: One of the Wonders of the World. Moderated by Dr. Edwin T. Johnson, the conversation will explore leadership, legacy, and the transformative impact of historically Black colleges and universities.
For more information, visitย www.lewismuseum.org, follow theย @lewismuseumย on social media: Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and LinkedIn, or contact Crystal Turner | Director of Communications & External Relations atย [email protected].
About the Reginald F. Lewis Museum
The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture documents, interprets, and preserves the complex experiences, contributions, and culture of Black people in Maryland. The museum serves as a catalyst for sustained change by providing programs, exhibitions, and bold conversations that educate and challenge.
