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(Re)Valuing Black Baltimore Exhibition Opening & Talk with Christine Iko
September 29, 2023 , 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
FREE
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Celebrate the opening of (Re)Valuing Black Baltimore at Homewood! The evening will begin with a special talk by Christine Iko, a librarian in the African American Department at the Enoch Pratt Free Library who specializes in African American history and genealogy. Afterwards, tour the exhibit, speak with the curator, and enjoy light refreshments. FREE | Space is limited, please register at homewoodmuseum.eventbrite.com
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
A native of Prince George’s County, Maryland, Christine Iko is a graduate of Temple University, where she double majored in English and African American Studies. She then earned a Master of Library Information Science from the University of Pittsburgh. She has been with Enoch Pratt Free Library system for 10 years, where she specializes in African American history and genealogy.
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
Homewood’s new exhibition explores the histories of three Black settlements in North Baltimore: Bare Hills, Cross Keys, and Hoes Heights. Drawing on historic maps, photographs, and oral histories of community members, the installation reflects upon the founders of these settlements and their descendants who faced and withstood the racial forces at play in the nation. FREE | On view during regular museum hours, Tuesday–Sunday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Plan your visit HERE.