Join us on 'The Truth in This Art' as we explore the beauty and complexity of art in all its forms, with your guide, Rob Lee. For today’s episode, we have Molly Ricks, the Community Engagement and Communications Manager of Baltimore Heritage, Inc., is dedicated to preserving and celebrating Baltimore's historic communities. With a background in history and public preservation, Molly coordinates walking tours, speakers, and events like the Bmore Historic Unconference. Her work includes overseeing social media, and outreach efforts, and producing the popular "Five Minute Histories" video series, which educates audiences about Baltimore's rich heritage and untold stories.
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You won't want to skip this one! Molly discusses the organization's mission to celebrate and preserve Baltimore's historic communities. She highlights the importance of historic preservation in revitalizing neighborhoods and educating people about the city's rich history. Molly also shares some of the untold stories of Baltimore, including the Hebrew orphanage in Coppin Heights, the Lumbee Native American community in East Baltimore, and the history of Baltimore's Chinatown. She emphasizes the need to tell diverse stories and address uncomfortable topics to inform the present and create a more inclusive narrative of Baltimore's history.
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Baltimore Heritage Inc.
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