BAAM to host ribbon cutting ceremony for new academic center

Building African American Minds (BAAM), Inc. is thrilled to announce the official ribbon cutting ceremony for its new Academic Center, a state-of-the-art facility designed to enhance learning, creativity, and community engagement for youth and families. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 10 a.m.

The event will kick off at the BAAM Athletic Center with a special program featuring remarks from organizational leaders, community partners, and other distinguished guests. Following the ribbon cutting, attendees will have the opportunity to tour the Academic Center, gaining a first-hand look at the innovative spaces where BAAM students will learn, grow, and thrive during after-school and summer enrichment programs. The Academic Center will also serve as the new home of local private school, Polaris Village Academy.

“This new Academic Center represents a significant milestone in BAAM’s 20-year journey of empowering our youth and lifting our community from within,” said Dina Gomes Daly, Executive Director and BAAM co-founder. “It is more than just a building— it’s a space where learning, growth, and community come alive.”

The public is warmly invited to celebrate this momentous occasion, explore the new facility, and learn more about how BAAM is making a difference in the lives of students and families across the community.

Event Details:

What: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for BAAM Academic Center
When: Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 10 a.m.
Where: BAAM Athletic Center (Program start), followed by tours of the Academic Center

For more information, please contact Dina Gomes Daly at 410-310-8984 or dinadaly@baaminc.org.

About BAAM:
Building African American Minds (BAAM), Inc. is a nonprofit organization committed to creating educational, social, and cultural opportunities for under-resourced youth and adults. Through programs focused on academic enrichment, personal growth, and community building, BAAM inspires and empowers the next generation of leaders. Learn more about BAAM at www.baaminc.org.

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