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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Nov 13

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Helena Hicks Speaker Series – Dr. Deidra Crews

Dec 11

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Helena Hicks Speaker Series – Dr. Damani Piggott

Feb 12

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Helena Hicks Speaker Series – Dr. Odis Johnson

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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....

October 1, 2023January 11, 2024

The Fifth Annual Billie Holiday Jazz at Lafayette Square

The Billie Holiday Center for Liberation Arts, and founding director Lawrence Jackson, hosted the fifth annual Billie Holiday Jazz at Lafayette Square this September 9, 2023. The event is a musical celebration of […]