Henrietta Lacks Mural Unveiling with Midtown East Community Association

The Midtown East Community Association (MECA) is hosting a special celebration on Saturday, September 20 to honor the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks with the unveiling of a brand-new community mural. 🎨

Created in partnership with artist Shawn Perkins, Nosreme Baltimore, the Henrietta Lacks Legacy Group, and the Henrietta Lacks House of Healing, this mural is a tribute to her global impact and our neighborhood’s voice. 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒

Festivities begin at 4pm with a ribbon cutting at 800 N. Washington Street, followed by food from Blacksauce Kitchen and live performances by the Black Juilliard Alumni Association and the Morgan State University Choir at Henderson-Hopkins (2100 Ashland Ave). 🍽️

This free event is open to all, with priority tickets reserved for community members through September 10. After that date, remaining tickets will be released to the general public!

Link to RSVP is below! 👇🏾