Teri Henderson

3 weeks ago | baltimorebeat.com | Teri Henderson

In 2009, the former location of Fort Worth’s oldest consecutive gay bar, The 651, reopened as the Rainbow Lounge. Just over a week later, on June 28 — the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall riots — Fort Worth police officers and agents from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission stormed the bar. I remember seeing news reports of the raid on TV, another instance of violence against my various intersectional identities.

1 month ago | baltimorebeat.com | Teri Henderson

DJ-SUN “Didn’t Cha Know” Remix The magic of DJ-Sun’s remix of Erykah Badu’s “Didn’t Cha Know,” released on May 16, is that it catches you off guard, the kind of flip that catches you mid-sway and makes you want to dance joyfully. Taking the soulful, jazzy foundation that Badu built upon that perfect baseline from Tarika Blue’s Dreamflower, DJ-Sun masterfully speeds things up and modernizes the sound.

1 month ago | baltimorebeat.com | Teri Henderson

Wednesday, May 7Baker Artist Talk: Hear from artists Sanah Brown-Bowers, Andrea Sherrill Evans, and Lynn Cazabon. 7 p.m. at Current Space, 421 N. Howard Street. For more information, go to currentspace.com or email [email protected]. Thursday, May 8Sondheim Artist Talks: Learn about the 2025 Janet & Walter Sondheim Art Prize finalists as they discuss their work. Q&A to follow. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at The Walters Art Museum’s Graham Auditorium, 600 N. Charles Street.

2 months ago | baltimorebeat.com | Teri Henderson

Known and loved for her impactful work in broadcast journalism and her bright daytime TV presence, Tamron Hall continues to elevate — and celebrate — Black voices through her popular talk show and various projects. With the success of her upbeat, eponymous show (which, this March, reached its 1,000-episode mark), and the recent release of her very first children’s book, Hall ushers in a new chapter of representation for Black storytellers.

Mar 11, 2025 | baltimorebeat.com | Teri Henderson |Eze Jackson

DJ Dolla, “2.22FM”Released on February 22, 2025, in celebration of his birthday, DJ Dolla’s “2.22FM” EP is a vibrant testament to the energy and diversity of Baltimore club music. Dolla opens the EP with a dynamic remix of A Tribe Called Quest’s “Scenario,” setting the tone for the lively and deeply talented cohort of collaborators that follow. DJ Dolla, who started DJing with a controller gifted by his girlfriend, has become an undeniable force in the Baltimore music scene.