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Mission

Document and disseminate the rich art, culture, and history of Black communities coming out of West Baltimore.


Vision

Stand as a pillar for archival development, artistic collaboration, and community engagement for Baltimore art, culture, and history.

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The Billie Holiday Center accomplishes these objectives through a robust schedule of annual programming and events, all free and accessible to the public.

Additionally, BHCLA promotes teaching and learning initiatives that support its mission through student-led humanities research and exhibitions, and innovative classroom teaching with Africana archives, artifacts, and digital resources.

Sample Courses