Baltimore Museum of Industry and Baltimore Community Foundation Celebrate the Success of Labor + Innovation: Echoes from the Key Bridge Event
Summary
These oral histories will become part of BMIs permanent collection, amplifying the often-overlooked contributions of workers and immigrants while preserving the legacy of the Key Bridge collapse.The program featured a moderated discussion led by local radio and podcast producer Aaron Henkin. Panelists included Aldana, Director of Immigrant Affairs for the Mayors Office Catalina Rodriguez Lima, and port worker and artist Wendell Supreme Shannon, among others, sharing their personal and professional connections to the collapse. The audience was also moved by a tribute reading from Latinx poet and author Melania Luisa Marte, whose poem honored the lives lost.A pop-up art exhibit was a visual centerpiece of the evening, showcasing original works by Shannon, local artist Kimberly Sheridan, and renowned muralist Roberto Marquez. BCF amplifies donors philanthropy with strategic grants, impact investments, special initiatives, and advocacy to strengthen schools and neighborhoods. Visit http://www.bcf.org to discover meaningful giving, invest your funds wisely, and join a diverse community working for a better Baltimore.