Mrs. Santa
Join Afro Charities and the AFRO American Newspapers for our annual Mrs. Santa toy giveaway! For over six decades, the mission of Mrs. Santa has remained unwavering: providing joy and holiday cheer to our cherished Baltimore communities.
To contribute to this program, visit: afrocharities.org/donate.
Art to Dine For 2023: Trip Through the Past, View Of The Future
Join Afro Charities and Cross Street Market on November 11, 2023, for a private tour of the AFRO Archives' future home at the historic Upton Mansion.
Take + Maintain Exhibition
Take + Maintain, a new exhibition by the New Generation Scholars, curated by Sharayna Ashanti Christmas, opens to the public.
Opening reception: May 20, 5 - 8pm
Exhibition open: May 20 - June 10, 2023
Take + Maintain Exhibition Preview (Bromo Arts Walk)
Join us for a preview of the New Generation Scholars’ culminating exhibition, Take + Maintain.
Mrs. Santa
Afro Charities and the AFRO American Newspapers invite you to join us for "Mrs. Santa," our annual toy giveaway, going strong for more than 60 years. Come out for an afternoon of food by Mera Kitchen Collective, a photo station by Marqel Allen, vibes by Queen HD and more!
If you are a family in need, please send a letter addressed to Mrs. Santa c/o Afro Charities to 233 E. Redwood Street Suite 600G, Baltimore, MD 21202 describing the ages of the children in your family, and what gifts might brighten their holidays. Letters can also be sent to mrssanta@afro.com.
If you would like to donate to this program to provide Baltimore-area families with a gift, please visit afrocharities.org/donate.
New Generation Scholars Open Classroom
Join Muse 360 & Afro Charities for New Generation Scholars’ Open Classroom. Since late October, the scholars have been learning the importance of archival work focused on Black histories, and have been using personal photos, artifacts, letters, and more to create their own archives. Join us as the scholars present their research projects to the public.
Light refreshments will be served. Masks are required for all attendees.
Building Bridges through the AFRO American Newspaper Archives
Tune into a conversation between Savannah Wood, Executive Director of Afro Charities, and David Armenti, Maryland Center for History and Culture Director of Education, to learn more about how we share and preserve Black stories through artistic and educational projects, from exhibitions and educational resources at MCHC, to regional and national publications, youth journalism fellowships, and more.
This virtual program is free and open to all audiences. Registration is required. After registering, an automated confirmation email will provide connection instructions.
New Generation Scholars VIRTUAL Info Session
Join us for a virtual information session for this year’s New Generation Scholars program.
Youth Leadership Cohort Kick Off Party
Afro Charities is thrilled to partner with Muse 360 on their 15th year of the New Generation Scholars program.
Nectar Exhibition (Stockholm)
Xaviera Simmons’s solo exhibition Nectar debuted in Paris, France at KADIST. The exhibition, co-commissioned by Afro Charities and KADIST, is now on view at Konsthall C in Stockholm, Sweden through November 12, 2022.
Making Black Archives in Europe
How do we make Black archives within western contexts? In this roundtable discussion led by Afro Charities Executive Director Savannah Wood, representatives from Afropea (France), Black Cultural Archives (UK), the Black Queer Archives (Netherlands) and Black Archives Sweden will discuss their various approaches to autonomy, infrastructure, economics, and sustainability in creating and maintaining Black archives within Europe.
Student Fellowship Showcase
Join our Journalism & Multimedia Student Fellows for a showcase of their work.
Nectar Exhibition
Nectar, a new solo exhibition by Xaviera Simmons, inspired by the AFRO Archives and co-commissioned by Afro Charities and KADIST, opens May 5 in Paris.
Re-Reading the News: Black Women Stewarding Cultural Memory
A panel of Black women cultural memory workers share insights about joining the field and reflect on how their identities inform their work.
Upton Mansion Community Listening Session
Join Afro Charities and the Upton Mansion redevelopment team for a community listening session.
Re-Reading the News: Daniel Comegys and the Baltimore Institute of Musical Arts
Join us at 6pm on September 29, 2021 for a conversation on our Instagram page with Daniel Comegys, a Baltimore native, singer, and former student at the short-lived, but influential Baltimore Institute of Musical Arts. The BIMA was formerly sited at the Upton Mansion.
Documenting the Legacy of Black Artists in Baltimore
Afro Charities presents Re-Reading the News: Documenting the Legacy of Black Artists in Baltimore with Dr. Leslie King Hammond, Angela N. Carroll, and Deyane Moses.
Re-Reading the News opens with the reading of an article from the AFRO American Newspapers’ archives that will set the tone for the conversation to follow. During this event, we’ll hear from an intergenerational panel of brilliant thinkers and makers about the work they’re doing to document the legacy of Black artists in Baltimore.
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This project was made possible by a grant from Maryland Humanities, through support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Maryland Historical Trust in the Maryland Department of Planning. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities, Maryland Humanities, Maryland Historical Trust, or the Maryland Department of Planning.
Close Read Artist Talk
An artist talk for Close Read, moderated by Angela N. Carroll.