Building African American Minds (BAAM) Inc. hosted its 5th Annual BAAM Fest in May at Idlewild Park in Easton, MD with over 400 people in attendance. The Fest celebrated with 23 partners who BAAM has collaborated with in helping African American males become productive, confident citizens through positive academic, social, emotional, and spiritual experiences as children and young men. There were informational booths, musical entertainment by The Exclusives from Bowie, MD, DJ Chyna, giveaways and door prizes, face painting by Jolie Faces, a clown show, Cascading Carlos’ Juggling show, dance contest, a basketball tournament, and a photo booth for setting up a fun Mother’s Day picture with mom. Free food and refreshments were provided by Frase’s Grills on Wheels of Preston. BAAM is supported by many generous donors and by the United Fund of Talbot County. For further information, contact Debbi Short at 410-714-3838 or visit BAAM’s Facebook page.
Pictured are Butch Frase and staff of Frase’s Grills on Wheels of Preston who provided free food and refreshments. Pictured are Karen Kaludis, CJ Spencer and Cathi Bangert at this year’s BAAM Fest.BAAM received a proclamation from Delegate Johnny Mautz in recognition of the organization’s work in the community. Pictured left to right are Regina Limberry-Dawson, Delegate Johnny Mautz, Deborah Short, BAAM Program Director;Alan Silverstein, President Talbot Chamber of Commerce and Easton Town Councilman; Dina Daly, BAAM Founder; Bill Ryan, President of BAAM; Derick Daly, BAAM Founder and Executive Director; and Easton’s Mayor Robert Willey.Pictured are Keasha Haythe, Founder and President of Foundation of Hope and Miniah Haythe. Foundation of Hope was one of the 23 partners represented at this year’s BAAM Fest.Winners of the Basketball Tournament were awarded trophies. Pictured left to right are DerickDaly, BAAM Founder and Executive Director; Jaden Copper, Jymere Gibson, Lamont Powell, Jr., Jalen Russell, and Bill Ryan, President of BAAM.
