SEPTEMBER 20, 2025
HENRIETTA LACKS COMMUNITY POP UP UNVEILING EVENT
Location:
Henderson Hopkins
2100 Ashland Ave, Baltimore, MD 21205
Date and time
Sat, September 20, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT
What we did!
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1. Ribbon Cutting & Reflections.
We opened at the mural with remarks from the Midtown own East Community Association, Councilmember Phylicia Porter, Dr. Michelle Taylor (Baltimore City Health Commissioner), and Shauntee Daniels of the Baltimore National Heritage Area
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2. Performances & Tributes.
At Henderson-Hopkins, the evening continued with songs by Morgan State University students and remarks from Delegate Stephanie Smith, Maryland State Arts Council, Alfred Lacks Carter and others.
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3. Musical Celebration.
We honored Henrietta Lacks through music—featuring members of the Juilliard Black Alumni Association and a closing performance by Baltimore’s own Brandon Woody.
This event It reflected our core belief that art can heal, connect, and celebrate the stories that shape our communities.
