HBCU Town Hall Meeting Saturday, January 11 // 1 p.m/ // Free with museum admission

HBCU Town Hall Meeting Saturday, January 11 // 1 p.m/ // Free with museum admission Learn about the efforts of the Maryland HBCU Advocates to ensure that Maryland’s historically black colleges and universities are as comparable and competitive as their non-HBCU counterparts. Panel will feature Dr. Earl Richardson, President Emeritus of Morgan State, Chief Judge Bell, retired Chief Judge, Maryland Court of Appeals, Aisha Braveboy, Prince George’s County State’s Attorney and Delegate Charles Sydnor. FIRST 50 GUESTS GET IN FOR FREE Click here for tickets MLK Day Celebration Monday, January 20 //  11 a.m. - 4 p.m. // Special $5 admission Our annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.! Stop by A Ride To Remember Story Hour and Mural Art Project to explore the story of the  desegregation of a local amusement park and carousel. Join Dr. Traci Parker, Assistant Professor of Afro-American Studies at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, as she discusses Department Stores and the Black Freedom Movement. Enjoy an Urban Theatrical Presentation and Talkback session of the Voices of Carmen, examining escalating conflicts among young people Prepare to be wowed by selections by Baltimore City College Choir. View the Annual High School Juried Art Exhibition. Click here for tickets Educator Professional Development: A Ride To Remember: A Civil Rights Story Saturday, January 18 9 to 11 a.m. Educators can observe the MLK Day weekend with a Civil Rights Workshop for their young learners (K-5).  Educators will learn about the desegregation of Gwynn Oaks Amusement Park through the new picture book, A Ride to Remember.  Authors Amy Nathan and Sharon Langley will share their personal experiences of the amusement park protest and lessons connected with the children’s book. A book signing will follow. For more information, email terry.taylor@lewismuseum.org or call 443-263-1829.  Click here to register. East Coast Black Age of Comics Workshops for Youth Saturday, January 25 // 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. // Member: $6; Non-Member: $8 S.T.A.R.S. Workshop (Ages 6-10) 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Engage with Afrocentric comic book characters along with role playing, storytelling and drawing activities in this workshop that combines creativity and literacy. RSVP here. Creating Black Comic Books Workshop (Ages 6-10) 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Do you want to create black superheroes? This workshop is designed to teach the necessary skills to emerging artists. Learn how to enhance your drawing skills, tips for self-publishing and how to best present yourself as a professional in the expanding comic book industry. In conjunction with EMPOWERED! Black Action Figures, Superheroes and Collectibles. RSVP here. Film Screening: Always in Season Sunday, January 26 //  2 p.m. Free with museum admission Always in Season examines the case of Lennon Lacy, an African American teen who was found hanging in North Carolina, in 2014. Despite the death being ruled as a suicide, Lennon’s mother, Claudia, believes he was lynched. Claudia moves from paralyzing grief to leading the fight for justice for her son. In partnership with Indie Lens Pop Up Series- MPT/ ITVS.  RSVP here. Click here to view the film's trailer. Don’t forget to show your personalized Lewis Museum membership card to receive free admission and discounts at the Museum Shop during your next visit! For information about how you can become a Member and support 400 years of Maryland African American history and culture, simply CLICK HERE or call 443-263-1816.