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"Investing Where Baltimore Lives" |
July 6, 2007 |
Dear Friends:
Today it is again my privilege to participate in the opening of Baltimore’s African American Heritage Festival. Our City’s summer cultural festivals are outstanding opportunities to celebrate and acknowledge the history and rich cultural traditions of the people of Baltimore. We embrace our diversity, and strive to cultivate the healthy growth of our communities.
This weekend, as we celebrate the contributions and continued enrichment of the African American community in Baltimore, we must also acknowledge that African Americans have been disproportionately plagued with poverty, crime, and despair for far too long. As an African-American woman and an attorney, I have always held in high regard these words of Dr. Martin Luther King: "It is not possible to be in favor of justice for some people and not to be in favor of justice for all people." As a generation of young black men in Baltimore continues to die from senseless violence, we do not yet see a corresponding degree of outrage. Many would agree: if another, more affluent or more prominent population found itself besieged by such brutality, the level of outrage would draw people to the streets to take back and heal our neighborhoods. We are not yet experiencing such a drastic public reaction in Baltimore.
While we as City leaders search for innovative solutions to temper the situation on our streets, it is clear that nothing will be as effective as the united resolve of a City—of citizens from all walks of life—demanding change, accountability, and security for all citizens. Such resolve begins with a recognition of our shared past. Please join me at this weekend’s African American Heritage Festival. Because while African Americans have helped shape Baltimore’s history, we all know that building its future will require a collaborative effort of all our diverse communities, united for positive change throughout the City we love.
Stephanie Rawlings-Blake
President, Baltimore City Council
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African American Heritage Festival
July 6-8, Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Friday 5-10 pm, Saturday 12-10 pm, Sunday 12-9 pm
A celebration of African-American ancestry, with nationally known entertainment and educational exhibits. 410-318-8286
Details at www.aahf.net |
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SchoolSpot to Take Summer Vacation
With summer break upon us, The President's SchoolSpot will resume in the fall. This summer, in a continued effort to highlight the greatness of our City, we will begin a new feature called CitySpot, which will focus on the wonderful achievements in Baltimore City's neighborhoods. If you would like to suggest an individual or an initiative for the President's CitySpot, please call Council President Rawlings-Blake's office at 410-396-4804 or send an e-mail to Marva Williams at mwilliams@baltimorecitycouncil.com.
SchoolSpot goes on summer break with a poem written by 12-year-old Travis Fauntleroy. Travis experienced some problems in school, but with hard work, dedication and support from his family and teachers, Travis has been on the honor roll at City Springs Elementary School #8, and he is expected to attend a summer program at Gilman.
The Will You Need To Win
You can’t coach a heart,
You can never coach desire,
They must always come from will.
Rules may be learned, and skills must be developed, but you cannot be taught to win.
You must reach a little deeper to bring out your best,
You must have your own motivation. Keep going, never quit,
Unless you have a good reason,
You are your own strength, your own inspiration.
By Travis Fauntleroy
T is for talent.
R is for respectful.
A is for athletic and achieve.
V is for valuable.
I is for intelligent.
S is for smart.
Travis thanks his parents Bryant Fauntleroy, Posie Spratley and his teacher Mrs. Copeland for making a difference in his life. Special thanks to all parents, teachers and school staff for helping our students strive to be the best they can be.
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Council President's CitySpot
Have an exciting news item on achievements
in Baltimore's neighborhoods?
Let us know so that we can feature them in the President's CitySpot.
Call Council President Rawlings-Blake's office at 410-396-4804 or send an e-mail to Marva Williams at mwilliams@baltimorecitycouncil.com.
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City Council This Week
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Voting Session: Land Use and Transportation Committee, Ed Reisinger - Chair
1:00 PM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
07-0625 Zoning - Health-Care Facilities - Conditional Use Hospital - On Certain Property Bounded by Calvert Street to the East, St. Paul Street to the West, Orleans Street to the North, and Pleasant Street to the South
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Hearing: Taxation and Finance Committee, Helen Holton - Chair
10:30 AM Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall
07-0664 Hotel Room Tax - Clarification
Community Events
Friday, July 6
Summer Sounds at the Square
Belvedere Square
6-9 pm
Free outdoor concerts every Friday
Featuring: Junkyard Saints
Details at www.belvederesquare.com
First Friday in Canton
Can Company, 2400 Boston St.
5 pm
Each first Friday of the month June - September enjoy free live music outdoors on the Can Company circle!
Featuring: Mambo Combo, Latin music
Saturday, July 7
66th Annual Chesapeake Turtle Derby
Pulaski Monument @ Patterson Park,Eastern and Linwood Avenues
11 am
On your mark, get set, go! Cheer on your favorite turtle as it inches its way to the finish line during the 66th Annual Chesapeake Turtle Derby. Registration begins at 10 am, and all turtles must be registered by 10:45 am
Sunday, July 8
African-American Heritage Festival 1.5 Mile Walk
Through Historic Sharp-Leadenhall along the Gwynns Falls Trail
M & T Bank Stadium, 9 am
443-801-4479
Great 8 Day
Free Admission to Celebrate Cal Ripken, Jr.'s induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame
Sports Legend Museum at Camden Yards,
216 Emory St.
10 am-6 pm
410-727-1539
2nd Sunday Walks
Gwynns Falls Trail, Tennis Court Parking Lot, 4921 Windsor Mill Road
1 pm
Join us for a "walk in the park" every second Sunday of the month. Walks highlight a different section of the park or trail. Bring sturdy, closed-toed shoes or boots, and drinking water. This event is FREE and open to the public.
Jazzy Sundays
Druid Hill Park at The "Bowl" near Safety City
4-6 pm
Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks is proud to present Jazzy Sundays, a FREE concert series bringing the best in jazz to historic Druid Hill Park the second Sunday during the summer months.
Featuring: The Rush Hour Band.
Tuesday, July 10
Pepsi Jazz in Center Court
Mondawmin Mall
Jazz and Neo-Soul concerts Tuesdays in July. Free.
6-8 pm
Featuring- Che Ray
Thursday, July 12
Flicks from the Hill: Outdoor Film Series
Hughes Family Outdoor Movie Theater:
American Visionary Arts Museum
800 Key Highway
9 PM 410-244-1900
Featuring: ET: The Extra-Terrestrial
Upcoming
Caribbean Carnival Festival
July 13-15, Druid Hill Park
www.bcacarnival.net
Artscape
July 20-22, Friday, 12-10pm, Saturday, 12-10pm and Sunday, 12-8pm,
1200 block of Mt. Royal Avenue
www.artscape.org
The region's premier celebration of the arts featuring
continuous musical performances by local, regional and
national talent on four outdoor stages, indoor and outdoor
visual arts exhibitions and more.
Billie Holiday Vocal Competition
July 21, 12-3 pm
Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral Street
The 18th annual competition takes place during Artscape.
Local singers compete in this event in tribute to the unique singing style of
Baltimore's own Billie Holiday.
International Festival
July 28-29, Poly/Western High School
Falls Road and W. Cold Spring Lane
Baltimore Restaurant Week July 30-August 5, 2007
Details at www.baltimorerestaurantweek.com
Baltimore Paetec Jazz Festival
August 9-11
www.paetecjazz.com
20 Free concerts for the Baltimore Paetec Jazz Festival to be held at Bond Street Wharf Landing (Thames & Bond Sts.), Harbor Pointe (900 S. Caroline St.) and Power Plant Live!
Naija Fest Nigerian Festival
August 11-12, Patterson Park
Details at www.nyamaryland.org 443-570-6947
Pow-Wow Native American Festival
August 24-26, Patterson Park
Details at www.baic.org 410-675-3535
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