The Truth In This Art: Stories That Matter Unveiling Baltimore's Rich Heritage: Exploring Historic Communities with Molly Ricks from Baltimore Heritage, Inc.
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.
Throughout this episode:
- Historic preservation goes beyond nostalgia, playing a vital role in revitalizing communities and providing insights for the present.
- Baltimore boasts a wealth of history, marked by significant landmarks and diverse neighborhoods.
- Sharing untold stories, particularly from marginalized communities, is essential for crafting a more inclusive narrative of Baltimore's heritage.
- Baltimoreans' friendly, quirky, and vibrant nature contributes to the city's unique and lively atmosphere.
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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Host: Rob Lee
Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.
Production:
- Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel Alexis
- Edited by Daniel Alexis
- Show Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and Transistor
Photos:
- Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.
- Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.
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