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Baltimore Beat Legacy Gala — July 24, 6–9 PM; Gala tickets: Early Bird $150, General $200; Summer Jam: Early Bird $45, General $65; fundraising event with slogan Preserving Black Media.
Seven people stand smiling behind gold shovels and white hard hats at a groundbreaking in front of a brick building, under a black banner reading "LEGACY GALA HONOREE AFRO CHARITIES."
Smiling older man with gray hair and a warm expression, presented as a Legacy Gala honoree for Baltimore Beat; top-left displays BALTIMORE BEAT and a bottom banner reads LEGACY GALA HONOREE with the honoree's name.
Poster listing what a Baltimore Beat Legacy Gala ticket includes: a two-course dinner catered by H3IRLOOM, open bar, a seat at the awards ceremony, entry to the Summer Jam afterparty, and support for free, hyperlocal journalism.
Smiling older man pictured as a Baltimore Beat Legacy Gala honoree in a warm promotional portrait.
Preserving Black Media Legacy Gala presented by Baltimore Beat at the Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Hwy, Baltimore — July 24, 6–9 PM; honoring W. Paul Coates, Dr. Leslie King Hammond, and Afro Charities; red poster with silhouetted dancing couple and gold accents.
Details of Baltimore Beat Legacy Gala ticket: two-course dinner catered by H3irloom, open bar, seat at the awards ceremony, entry to the Summer Jam afterparty, and support for free, hyperlocal journalism.
Baltimore Beat Legacy Gala ticket benefits: two-course dinner catered by H3IRLOOM; open bar; a seat at the awards ceremony; entry to the Summer Jam afterparty; and support for free, hyperlocal journalism.
White text reads: Baltimore Beat Legacy Gala. Preserving Black Media. Baltimore Museum of Industry 1415 Key Hwy, Baltimore Maryland. Honoring W. Paul Coates, Dr. Leslie King Hammond, Afro Charities. Hosted by Alanah Nichole Davis
This photo shows a crowd watching a film at Peabody Heights Brewery.
Two women dressed in O's gear pose for a photo
A photo of a man singing into a microphone
The cover of Baltimore Beat. It depicts a person singing into a microphone.
A logo for Sunshine Week. It notes that the week is from March 15-21, 2026. It depicts a navy blue government building, a yellow and navy blue folder, and a bright yellow image of the sun.
A Black woman with short, dark hair stands on her front porch. Text reads: "In Baltimore and beyond, women are challenging oppressive systems, readying their communities, and forging new futures built on lessons they've learned from the past.
An event flyer for the Neon Night Mic. It lists participants, the location, and other info that are also in the text of this post.
This image reads: "Thank you to our new donors. Without you, this newspaper would not be possible. Because of you, everyone in our community can have access to free news." It lists names: Michelle B., Shane S., Dawna C., Anne G., Suzane S., Lynn G., Amelia O., Katy S., Chelsea C., Mark T.
The cover of Baltimore Beat. It is designed to look like a zine, with places to fold it and collaged images on it. Yellow text reads “Baltimore Beat” and “The Literary Issue.”
A painting of a woman with flowing hair posing with a bicycle. The woman wears a tan sun visor and a billowy blue dress. The bicycle is yellow. It has a basket on the front filled with flowers and a fluffy white dog.
A woman in a matching purple top and bottom leads a march. She holds a black megaphone and is speaking into it. Other people who hold signs walk behind her.
People admire a quilt. It has lots of bright yellow and navy blue in it -- Coppin State University's school colors. In the center, a dark figure wears a dress with the words "everyone watches women's sports" on it
A couple smiles at Reversed Thrift Store.
A photo of "The Block" in Baltimore City. It's a row of various clubs and convenience stores.
A person with wavy red hair sings into a microphone with one arm raised.
A Black man gazes at a framed image he is holding. He wears a black top.
Neon lights and signs
A photo of video game machines
Protestors turn from Pratt Street and block traffic on Calvert Street.