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DEAR BALTIMORE CORPS FRIENDS & FAMILY,
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February is Black History Month! As we honor our history and celebrate our community achievements, I am reminded that our work is not done. I invite you to join us as we continue the unfinished business of advancing equity and racial justice within our communities and beyond.
I am excited to share with you the amazing work of Baltimore Corps' extended network. From alumni making moves to our Fellows and Visionary Cause Leaders, our incredible network is engaging in powerful work that is advancing equity, improving sector effectiveness, and putting Baltimore first. We are so proud of the ways in which they continue to work day-in and day-out to make Baltimore a city empowered to develop, retain, and connect its leaders to achieve an equitable future for all of its residents.
 I encourage you to check out the many achievements and opportunities shared in this issue. Take a special look at our new Alumni Alerts section, where we highlight the accomplishments of our illustrious Baltimore Corps alumni. Also, check out our upcoming events and please share our newest job posting with your networks. Thank you for all of your support.
We look forward to continuing to collaborate with you to meet our collective goal of achieving equity in Baltimore.
Sincerely,
Fagan Harris
President & CEO
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As our extended network continues to grow, we are introducing this is a new feature to highlight some of the amazing things our alumni are doing in their continued commitment to equity and racial justice. To be featured, or let us know about the doings of other awesome alumni, simply email Programs Manger, Special Initiatives Jennifer Clark.
Congrats to Paul Mincarelli on his new job with the Baltimore City Police Department, translating the Consent Decree into policy.
Paul was a Baltimore Corps Fellow with the Maryland Out-of-School Time (MOST) Network in our second cohort, and continued to work with MOST Network after his placement.
Thanks to Visionary Cause Leader Ellie Mitchell, Director of the MOST Network, for her investment and graciousness as Paul takes the next step in his career!
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Free Lunch & Learn
Navigating Creative Space as a New Creator with Charlotte James
February 13 | 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Impact Hub Baltimore | 10 E. North Ave.
RSVP
Charlotte James was a Baltimore Corps Fellow in our second cohort, and has continued in her role as communications director for Code in the Schools, which is now hosting two more Fellows!
Most recently, Charlotte is the co-founder of Power Nail Decals, a new creative venture developing fly, culturally relevant nail decals for women of color. As a newbie to the local creative business sector, Charlotte has some tips on how to navigate this broad and sometimes intimidating world, while accessing the best resources to make your business grow.
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The nomination deadline for Community Law in Action’s Inspiring Voices is TODAY, Friday, February 2. CLIA is an amazing partner, and we were honored to have President & CEO Fagan Harris named as an Inspiring Voice last year – we can't wait to learn who this year's Inspiring Voices will be!
Nominate someone making a difference in Baltimore today: http://cliayouth.org/inspiring-voices
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Our President & CEO Fagan Harris is featured this month in Baltimore Magazine's Visionaries' 30 changemakers who are shaping the future of our city' and he is in the good company of VCLs Gianna Rodriguez of Baltimore Youth Arts and Dana Stein of Civic Works, our good friends at Dovecote Cafe, The Motor House, Robert W. Deutsch Foundation, and so many more!
In celebration, Baltimore Magazine is hosting a Visionaries Event on February 8, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The evening will include a panel discussion, followed by a cocktail reception for guests to mix and mingle with the Visionaries, magazine staff, and community members: http://www.baltimoremagazine.com/the-visionaries
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2nd Annual Black Love Day Celebration
Tuesday, February 13 | 5:00-8:00 p.m.
TouchPoint Baltimore at Mondawmin
2401 Liberty Heights Ave., Suite 2730
Please RSVP at www.LiveHolisticallyBalanced.com
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Elevation Awardee Shawna Murray-Browne's Healing BMore Activists' free community healing spaces program is kicking off Wednesday, February 14.
http://healingbmoreactivists.eventbrite.com
Feb 14 | Mar 14 | Apr 20 | May 9
6:30–8:30 p.m.
GLCCB | 2530 N Charles Street, 3rd Floor
Often times, our commitment to Justice, Liberation, and Love for community goes a little too far... and we end up more angry, stressed out or disconnected. In 2018, let's do it differently! Let's pour into ourselves, heal our hearts, and learn some skills so we can do this work for the long haul. YOU DESERVE IT, SO JOIN US!
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MOMCares Healing Circle with Elevation Awardee Ana Rodney
Friday, February 16, 2018 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Impact Hub Baltimore | 10 E North Ave.
Space is limited and childcare will be available.
Attention Mommies! February, we discuss our support systems, our definition and expectations of partnership, and how we ask for help. This month will be all about asking for and accepting the help and love we need to be our best selves! This event is free, but we will be accepting donations to expand our MOMCares' work in NICUs in Maryland.
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Saving Super Woman: Combating Racial Disparities Among Black Birthing Families
Tuesday, February 20, 2018 | 12:00-1:30 p.m.
Impact Hub Baltimore | 10 E North Ave.
RSVP
Racial disparities among Black birthing families have long been a reality in the Black community, with broader awareness being brought to the subject in light of Serena Williams sharing her recent experience. Join Elevation Awardee Ana Rodney as she shares some of her knowledge regarding this important subject.
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Call for Vendors: Refugee + Immigrant Arts Feast
Hosted by Elevation Awardee Mera Kitchen Collective + 2640
Calling all artisans, chefs, designers, musicians, crafters, storytellers, and makers! Mera Kitchen Collective invites you to apply for the Refugee + Immigrant Arts Feast—a one-day festival celebrating our newest neighbors.
April 28 2018 | 2640 Event Space
No cost to participate | Open to non-English speakers
Contact merakitchencollective@gmail.com
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On January 22, 2016-17 Elevation Awardee Brittany Young’s B-360 made Technical.ly’s Best StartUps in Baltimore list.
On January 20, Baltimore Corps Fellow Ateira Griffin was a featured speaker at Baltimore’s Women’s March. Visionary Cause Leader Dr. Leana Wen also spoke at the rally.
 On January 20, Baltimore Corps Fellow Nicholas Mitchel spoke as part of a panel on “The Rise of the Minority Entrepreneur” at the Waldorf School of Baltimore.
On January 19, Elevation Awardee Ana Rodney held her first MOMCares Healing Circle at Impact Hub Baltimore.
On January 19,Echoing Green CEO Cheryl Dorsey used Baltimore Corps as an example of how early-stage entrepreneurs can drive new social movements in an article for the Stanford Social Innovation Review.
 On January 18, Baltimore Corps Fellow Eean Logan presented a #BaltimoreVotes Lunch & Learn at Impact Hub Baltimore, exploring voter registration and mobilization resources, technology, and advocacy efforts.
On January 16, Elevation Awardee Janet Glover-Kerkvliet was on WYPR’s program regarding the “Realities of Long-term Unemployment.”
On January 16, Elevation Awardee Tionne Scriber’s Shutdown Academy Cheer was featured as part of WBAL-TV’s Healthy Kids Initiative.
 On January 16, Elevation Awardee Andrea Harrison had her first LEAP (Leading Excellence Achieving Purpose) session. LEAP is a one-year program, providing 1,200 hours of training, one-on-one and group mentoring, trips, and community service for 10-15 high school girls from four Baltimore City Public Schools.
On January 13, Baltimore Corps Fellows came together for their monthly professional development, which included sessions on vision- and mission-setting, grant-writing, and Baltimore City government – including a visit from Mayor Catherine Pugh.
On January 8, Baltimore Corps participated in Maryland Nonprofits’ 2018 Legislative Preview, which included informative presentations by Associated Black Charities’ Adar Ayira on “Essential Questions for Policy Development, Reviews, and Evaluation,” and Prosperity Now’s Jeremie Greer on the role tax policy plays in the ever-widening racial wealth divide.
On January 2, Baltimore Corps Fellow Jackie Bello talked with WYPR’s Sheila Kast about her program, “Bet on Baltimore.”
 Our sustained support of Elevation Awardees, Race & Equity and professional development programming for Fellows, investment in our community, and so much more is not possible without your ongoing support!
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