Baltimore Week

Wed, October 1 - Thurs, October 9

Early every academic year, SOURCE hosts Baltimore Week—a celebration of the Baltimore community through a social justice lens. This year our series of activities will kick off on Wed, October 1 with our Social Justice Series Keynote Session and features our Fall Tri-School Day of Service, the official book launch of "Facing (In)Justice In Health", panel discussions and our annual Canned Food Donation Drive. Read more details below! NOTE: Events are open to students, faculty and staff from the Schools of Public Health and Nursing, and M.D. candidates in years 1-4 from the School of Medicine, except when noted. Registration is required for all events.

 

Wed, October 1 | "Breaking Cells: Understanding the School-to-Prison Pipeline"

  • Social Justice Series Keynote Session
  • 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | BSPH Anna Baetjer Room (W1030)

  • Click here to RSVP for this panel discussion

    This keynote, led by Dr. Bryant Best (Morgan State University) and SOURCE community-based organizations (CBOs) as panelists will explore the school-to-prison pipeline as a public health, educational, and racial justice crisis. Rooted in the lived realities of Baltimore youth, the session will examine how discipline practices, systemic racism, and structural disinvestment fuel cycles of incarceration and inequity. Panelists will also highlight community-centered interventions and opportunities for collaboration across health, education, and advocacy sectors.

    Objectives

  • Define the school-to-prison pipeline and its intersecting systems (education, policing, juvenile justice, housing).
  • Analyze how the pipeline manifests in Baltimore, with historical and present-day examples.
  • Recognize the health impacts of criminalizing Black and Brown youth, including trauma, chronic stress, and barriers to care.

  • Identify ways health professionals can intervene through trauma-informed care, policy advocacy, and community engagement.

    Featured Speakers

    • Dr. Bryant Best, Assistant Professor, Morgan State University
      Keynote Speaker
    • Alexandria Adams, Chief Executive Officer, Elev8 Baltimore
    • Dr. Stanley Andrisse, Executive Director and Founder, From Prison Cells to PhD (P2P)
    • Joni Holifield, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, HeartSmiles
    • Shel Simon, Senior Program Director, Next One Up
    • Click here to read more about our guest speakers

 

Sat, October 4 | Fall Tri-School Day of Service

  • Times vary by project | Registration required | Transportation provided | Meet at BSPH

  • Click here to sign up for the Fall Tri-School Day of Service

    Join dozens of other volunteers from the Johns Hopkins Schools of Public Health, Nursing and Medicine for community service! SOURCE partner organizations have identified urgent projects. Several projects are available to choose from and registrations are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please only register for one project as spots are limited.

    Civic Works | 7:50 am - 12:20 pm

  • Join Civic Works for their 23rd Annual Ricky Myers Day of Service. Activities include:
  • Organizing donated building materials, cleaning and arranging product sections, and outdoor beautification
  • Tree planting and gardening 

  • Prep and paint historic wooden firehouse doors

    Blue Water Baltimore | 8:15 am - 12:35 pm

  • Get your hands dirty for clean water and a greener Baltimore! Join Blue Water Baltimore staff as we plant trees in yards and along the streets of a few Baltimore county neighborhoods. Volunteers new to planting trees and expert TreeKeepers alike are welcome to attend.

    Baltimore American Indian Museum | 8:50 am - 12:40 pm

  • In this group service project, volunteers will assist with the maintenance of the Baltimore American Indian Museum. Tasks include:
  • Museum exhibit cleaning and upkeep
  • Garden maintenance and campus beautification
  • Power washing marble steps

 

Mon, October 6 | Start of SOURCE Canned Food Donation Drive

  • Donate non-perishable and unopened canned food to support SOURCE partnering organizations’ food pantries! Donations will be collected until Fri, October 17.
  • Drop-off Locations:
    • BSPH: Wolfe Street Building: Wolfe St. & Monument Street Entrances | E8527
    • SON: Lobby
    • SOM: AMEB Lobby

 

Mon, October 6 | "Facing (In)Justice In Health" Book Launch

  • Click here to register for "Facing (In)Justice in Health"
  • 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | SON Carpenter Room A
  • Join SOURCE for the official book launch of “Facing (In)Justice in Health” published in partnership with Transform Mid-Atlantic and The Facing Project. This powerful collection of personal testimonies from across our community brings to light the unjust health disparities in Baltimore City — an issue that touches so many lives in our community yet is often not discussed beyond the numbers. Storytellers, writers, and other project collaborators will present selections from this important volume, and a raffle drawing will be held for audience members to receive copies of the book.
  • Early Registration: RSVP by September 29 for raffle entry
  • Light refreshments available
  • Books can be purchased here 

 

Tue, October 7 | "Myths and Tips" Panel Discussion

  • 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | SON Carpenter Room B
  • Click here to RSVP for this panel discussion
  • This annual panel brings together students and professionals to share “myths and tips” about academic and career journeys, highlighting practical lessons, honest reflections, and strategies for navigating public health and service-oriented fields. This year’s session will emphasize resilience, community leadership, and demystifying pathways for students committed to social justice and equity.

 

Thurs, October 9 | "Dining Out For Life"

  • Dining Out For Life is back on Thurs, October 9, once again benefitting Moveable Feast! Dine Out to End HIV – that's the mission and purpose Moveable Feast shares with 35+ participating restaurants each year. Feed your appetite for advocacy! Every meal served and enjoyed on this special day at participating restaurants contributes to a powerful cause. Stay tuned for more announcements about which restaurants are participating.

 

Questions? Contact SOURCE@jhu.edu