Pennsylvania Avenue

Terri Freeman, (top) president of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture, talks about the importance of accuracy when teaching and learning about, African American history and culture. She's joined by (lower L) Lady Brion, executive director of the Pennsylvania Ave. Black Arts and Entertainment District, and (lower R) Dr. Edwin T. Johnson, chairman of the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture. Photos: Freeman/Aisha Butler Photography; Johnson/Kristina D. Allen, Brion/provided.

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Pass the Mic: Teaching the truth about African American history and culture

Melissa Gerr

We go On the Record and Pass the Mic to Terri Freeman, head of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum. She asks her guests why teaching Black history has become a political flashpoint — and how museums and the arts can help teach the truth.

Wanda Best, executive director of the Upton Planning Committee, speaking at the Monday press conference, with federal lawmakers and the mayor. Credit: Sarah Y. Kim/WYPR

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Historic Avenue Market gets federal funds for renovation

Sarah Y. Kim

Federal lawmakers joined the mayor to announce a $2 million investment.

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Pennsylvania Avenue, part 3: It Still Gets Still

Aaron Henkin

In its prime, Pennsylvania Avenue was the black entertainment hub of Baltimore, but there’s a whole generation that doesn’t know about that heyday. The…