Baltimore Beat

People living in this city are often told who they are, often by people who haven’t bothered to learn anything about them. At Baltimore Beat, we know that our job isn’t just to educate — it’s to listen to and amplify the people who are already here.

2025 Impact Report People living in this city are often told who they are, often by people who haven’t bothered to learn anything about them. At Baltimore Beat, we know that our job isn’t just to educate — it’s to listen to and amplify the people who are already here. It’s why we prioritize community voices ...

If fear is a question, courage is Stephen Towns’ answer

If fear is a question, courage is Stephen Towns’ answer I am taken aback by the meditative quiet in the daytime at the Compound, the warehouse art center known for its nightlife. Crossing through a sun-dappled garden, the shared kitchen, and a rather graphic photo installation in the atrium gallery, I finally arrive at the studio of Stephen Towns.  Exam...