Baltimore: The Rise of Charm City

Episode 16 of the Rise of Charm City features the history of lacrosse in Baltimore city's various communities. Hear indigenous lacrosse history professor Dr. Allan Downey; Dr. Miles G. Harrison Jr, author of Ten Bears, the story of Morgan State's historic 1970s lacrosse team; and voices from The Boys' Latin School of Maryland, Charm City Youth Lacrosse, and more.

Episode 15 of the Rise of Charm City explores the history of Baltimore's LGBTQ+ communities. Hear historians, activists, and artists talk about their memories of clubs, bookstores, bars, and resource centers around the city and how they're dealing with the disappearance of those queer-friendly spaces.

Part 2 of The Rise of Charm City's exploration of Morgan State University's 150-year history continues in Episode 14: "A Modern Study of Morganic Chemistry." You'll hear the familiar voices of University President Dr. David Wilson and University Chairman Kweisi Mfume, as well as new memories and insights from students, alumni, and administrators. We cover the founding history of the university's radio station, WEAA 88.9 FM, as well as its plans for future sustainability as a premier urban public research university.

Celebrating its sesquicentennial celebration in 2017, Morgan State is the oldest and largest African American college in Maryland. This week we explore the founding of the institution, its long legacy of social activism, and the fond memories of alumni and administrators.

Episode 11, "The Rise of Charm City: LIVE!" is a broadcast of our very first live performance event, held on July 14 at the historic Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Museum. Sound engineering by Mark Gunnery for the Center for Emerging Media. Introduction by Marc Steiner. Panelists: Dr. Joanne Martin (The National Great Blacks in Wax Museum), Mr. Joseph Haskins (Harbor Bank of Maryland), and Mr. Anthony Williams (Shake and Bake Family Fun Center).