Collage of four images, left to right: two people talking with BHCLA Director Lawrence Jackson, people dancing on stage at the "Rent Party" event at the Baltimore Museum of Art; a promotional poster for 2024 Jazz in the Square; and a side view of audience watching.

The Billie Holiday Center for the Liberation Arts (BHCLA) is an initiative designed to foster organic links between Johns Hopkins University and the historic African American communities of Baltimore, celebrating the strengths and amazing potential of both.

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4:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Black Culture Builders of Baltimore Coworking Session

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6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Helena Hicks Speaker Series – Dr. Odis Johnson

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4:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Black Culture Builders of Baltimore Coworking Session

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December 2, 2024January 15, 2025

David Mills: Boneyarn – Photo Collage (11/20/2024)

Bird in Hand is honored to host this public event with David Mills and Aja Lans, which is a collaboration between the Writing Seminars at Johns Hopkins University, the Krieger […]

March 6, 2024

Professor Lawrence Jackson honored by Senate of Maryland

Professor Lawrence Jackson was recognized by the Senate of Maryland on February 21, 2024, for his unwavering commitment to uplifting people of color and fostering positive change in Maryland. He […]

January 17, 2024January 17, 2024

BHCLA launches year of programming with evening of culture

The Billie Holiday Center for Liberation Arts (BHCLA) at Johns Hopkins University set the stage for an extraordinary year of programming with a vibrant celebration of Black culture at the Eubie Blake National Jazz Institute and Cultural Center on Jan....