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My impression of Baltimore
Last time I was in Baltimore was in the early 90s, visiting the Harbor, the museums, cultural events. But I also visited and stayed in one of the roughest parts
Last time I was in Baltimore was in the early 90s, visiting the Harbor, the museums, cultural events. But I also visited and stayed in one of the roughest parts over the course of about 4 summers.
Despite the recent news that Baltimore is one of the most dangerous cities to live, and that many violent events have happened here...I have to say that the Black population in Baltimore is STILL friendlier than that of other densely populated Black urban areas that I've visited (Philadelphia, Atlanta and Washington, DC Area). Even when I visited in the early 90s, people always spoke...they smiled and said hello (it's seems like a more common occurrence in Baltimore). I don't even get that in my city.
Even though Baltimore has some rough areas, it's one of the few places where there is visible recognition of Black history (little noted notables) - the slavery museum, the murals, etc. The distinct cultural beat that has pretty much disappeared from the area I grew up in, mostly Black, is still visible in Baltimore.
The black slave pretty much built the foundation of the society of the state where I reside, and there is very little recognition, in terms of landmarks, for African descendants here.
I have a new appreciation for Baltimore, hope I never witness or experience any violent events, and hope that the social issues that have lead to those events get resolved.
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I just want someone to explain to me why the dudes walk around with those long arse white tee-shirts that could double as a sleep gown
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I just want someone to explain to me why the dudes walk around with those long arse white tee-shirts that could double as a sleep gown
i think that's just part of Black culture everywhere. I was driving through North Carolina and saw an elderly black man walking across a bridge, with a cane (or a staph), in the middle of an area filled with rolling farmlands, wearing that same type of tee-shirt - down to his knees.
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I was born in Baltimore, but grew up in the outskirts of the city. I once heard someone say Baltimore was the American Baghdad. After hearing so many negative views about it (many warranted) its refreshing to see some nice comments for once.
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I was born in Baltimore, but grew up in the outskirts of the city. I once heard someone say Baltimore was the American Baghdad. After hearing so many negative views about it (many warranted) its refreshing to see some nice comments for once.
Well, take a drive through Westport-
I think generally, the inner harbor, and fells point, canton, and select other areas aren't that bad.
Everything else though- no thank you.
BTW, this is coming from a Baltimorean.
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I LOVE Baltimore!!! My favorite city on the East Coast. Other than Chicago, Baltimore is the only place I would consider living outside of St. Louis, of course.
Exactly, you can hear the accent in some of the actors from the Wire. Who are natives.(like the fat drug dealer. I cant think of his name).
And the actors who were not from Baltimore went through extensive dialect coaching to sound like authentic Baltimoreans.
Anyway, thanks for the post.
Baltimore was home to Frederick Douglass and to Isaac Myers (owner of the first Black owned Shipyard during slavery times) and many, many slaves escaped to Baltimore via the underground railway because it was the gateway to "the North". The underground railroad was DEEP in Baltimore (Harriet Tubman was from Maryland) and one time I visited actual trails through the area where slaves went through as a part of the railroad.
To the OP, if you are interested in a tour of these, they do exist and you should check it out.
As for cities with problems of violence, I have found that these things go in ebbs and flows and most major metropolitan cities go through crime spikes. Pray for better crime laws, and a better economy.
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I think generally, the inner harbor, and fells point, canton, and select other areas aren't that bad.
Everything else though- no thank you.
BTW, this is coming from a Baltimorean.
I suggest you expand your horizons. There is crime ridden lower income "Baltimore" but then there is also Roland Park, Federal Hill, Homeland, Upper Park Heights, Greenspring/Quarry Lake etc, etc along with the trendy tourist areas you named above. The crime in Baltimore is concentrated into the very poorest parts of the city, which is shameful, but does not negate that middle and upperclass Baltimoreans are around and doing well, and not going home to bullet riddled stoops.
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