A year ago this week, the city was spiraling out of control until a tough guy stepped in to save the day; thanks to his decisive actions, all the troublemakers went “scurrying home.” At least, that’s how Gov. Larry Hogan saw what happened last year.
Tag: baltimore unrest
What “Baltimore’s Hero Mom” Would’ve Done Differently Last April
A year on, Inside Edition asked Toya Graham what, if anything, she would have done differently on April 27, 2015.
Baltimore’s Devin Allen Puts Success to Good Use
Devin Allen’s compelling photography from Baltimore’s unrest last April not only earned him an acclaimed Time cover, but it also made him famous.
New Smithsonian Museum Will Archive Baltimore Protest History
This is a historic time for Baltimore–and historians are paying attention.
In the Wake of Unrest, Baltimore Has a New Initiative
This is a once-in-a-generation effort to tackle inequality. We are resilient. We will rebuild. We are #OneBaltimore. pic.twitter.com/fBpTepWtjX
— Mayor Rawlings-Blake (@MayorSRB) May 7, 2015
The leadership of the city of Baltimore has at times been better at coming up with new slogans, surveys, and initiatives than at actually making sure all its residents are taken care of.
The Ordinary Baltimoreans Who Unexpectedly Became Famous This Week
The national media has descended on Baltimore this week, and some local characters have found themselves unexpectedly in the spotlight.
Watch This Baltimore Protestor Totally School Geraldo
Geraldo Rivera came to Baltimore to report on the civil unrest following Freddie Gray’s death for Fox News. What he didn’t expect, it seems, was to be called out for the media’s role in perpetuating XXX storylines about Baltimore.
Pop Culture Tweets About Baltimore Were Good, Bad, and Ugly
Thank god for Twitter. In times of trouble, we can now have access to the fleeting thoughts of famous actors, sports stars, reality TV divas, and other assorted celebrities. How else would we be able to know what to think about complex, multi-factored events?
BSO Hosts Free Concert at Noon Today
Much of the national media in recent days has painted a very one-sided picture of Baltimore. While Baltimore is plagued with some serious problems, it’s also a resilient, compassionate city with lots to offer. That’s why it’s so lovely to see that the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra’s response to the civil unrest in town has been to play a free concert. Open to everyone. This afternoon.
