Baltimore has shaped the lives of many historical figures that contributed greatly to black history. Frederick Douglass and Thurgood Marshall, two of America's towering historical figures, serve as examples of black Baltimore personified. Baltimore city raised these two figures and they both went on to open up doors to education for African Americans and minorities. Baltimore's African American population has played an essential role in the city's rich past, present and future. Education and higher education would not be what it is today if Baltimore and its African American natives did not contribute to and shape black history the way that they did.
Douglass, a migrant slave in Baltimore city, received his life's education on the streets and from the people of black Baltimore during the 1820s and 1830s. His Baltimore experience shaped his life. His life shaped nineteenth century American history. A full century later, the young native Baltimorean, Thurgood Marshall, was shaped by the experience of being a part of the black Baltimore community. Education was and is deeply impacted by both Baltimore natives. There is a high school named after Frederick Douglass, there is also a statue that Morgan State University in Baltimore, proudly displays. Likewise, Thurgood Marshall has a middle school named after him as well as a law library, an airport, and scholarship funds. Without the history of Baltimore, black history would be greatly lacking. Baltimore greatly impacted the lives of these two historical figures and inspired them to open up doors to education everywhere.
Baltimore is the proud host and sponsor of many black history events, many of which you can visit this month and all year long. The African American Heritage Festival, an annual family celebration of the history, culture, education, heritage and arts that enbraces and promotes the rich traditions and zestful spirit of the city of Baltimore. Visit aahf.net for mpore info. You can take part in the African American Heritage Festival this year from Saturday April 21 to Saturday April 28, 2012. Visit website for hours and location. The Maryland Historical Society has been serving Maryland since 1844 by preserving its heritage and is the state's oldest cultural institution. Located at 201 W. Monument street, it contains a number of artifacts relating to history in Baltimore. Morgan State University is renowned for its contributions to black history. Originally founded in 1867, it became a public institution in 1939. Of the 987 degrees awarded in the spring of 2004, 814 were earned by African American men and women(21 of which were doctorates). These are only a few of the many events that Baltimore proudly hosts. For more visit, www.Baltimore.org.
One can clearly see in this article that Baltimore has played a great role in African American history and history itself. African American roots go deep in Baltimore. It is a city that thrives on change ad culture. Many black figures raised by Baltimore have sacrificed and worked hard to make the city and its education what it is today. There are schools, scholarships, programs, and funding named after top historiacl figures raised by the city of Baltimore. Baltimore, one of the greatest cities in America, also one of the richest in culture and most productive in the African American community. Baltimore city is black history.
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