As AFRAM celebrated 50 years, Scott reflected on the city’s past and present, and its role in shaping Black America’s future.
From abolitionist Frederick Douglass to Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, Baltimore has produced generations of leaders whose impact continues to shape the nation. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott believes that legacy remains as relevant today as ever.
Speaking with TheGrio during AFRAM’s 50th anniversary celebration, Scott argued that Baltimore’s contributions to Black history, politics and culture are often overlooked despite their lasting influence on the country…