Drop-In Newsroom with the Baltimore Beat

What makes the news? Who makes the news? Come meet Baltimore Beat journalists and learn about how a news story comes together and how a bi-weekly paper is made. Participants will learn to build their own stories, with words and images—and maybe have their work featured in an upcoming print issue of the Beat.

Location: BMA Lexington Market

BMA Lexington Market is located in the Upper Market near the Baltimore Room at 112 N. Eutaw Street. View a map.

About Baltimore Beat

Baltimore Beat is a Black-led, Black-controlled nonprofit newspaper and media outlet. Their mission is to honor the tradition of the Black press and the spirit of alt-weekly journalism with reporting that focuses on community, questions power structures, and prioritizes thoughtful engagement with our readers. The Beat aims to serve all of Baltimore City, including those with limited internet access and those who are a part of underrepresented communities. The organization aspires toward a more equitable, accountable, and rigorous future for journalism that fully represents the stories of all our neighbors.