Devin Wilkins on 'A Curation of Love for our City' for Baltimore By Baltimore
Delves into enlightening conversations with creative minds and their inspiring journeys. In this episode, we are excited to feature a vibrant discussion with Devin Wilkins, the native of Baltimore City and founder of Meeting Where You Are (MWYA), a mentorship program dedicated to reducing recidivism rates among youth through mentorship, opportunities, and exposure.
During this engaging interview, Devin Wilkins shares:
* His profound connection to Baltimore and how growing up in the city influenced his path towards community outreach and mentorship.
* The inspiration behind creating "The Black Baltimore Renaissance Vol. 1" coloring book, which highlights the greatness of the Black community in Baltimore and showcases the individuals changing the city's narrative.
* The pivotal role of Baltimore by Baltimore in shaping the event "A Curation of Love for our City" and how this partnership enriched the planning and execution of the second installment in the series' second year.
* The meticulous process of curating diverse talents for the event, ensuring each participant reflected the unique spirit and essence of Baltimore.
* Standout moments from "A Curation of Love for our City" that captured the vibrancy and creative prowess of the city's inner harbor, local vendors, music, and art.
* How this event has influenced Devin's future curatorial decisions and approach to future Baltimore by Baltimore festivals.
Tune in to this episode to gain a deeper understanding of Devin Wilkins' unwavering dedication to Baltimore, his vision for empowering the city's youth, and his commitment to showcasing the brilliance of its diverse talents.
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During this engaging interview, Devin Wilkins shares:
* His profound connection to Baltimore and how growing up in the city influenced his path towards community outreach and mentorship.
* The inspiration behind creating "The Black Baltimore Renaissance Vol. 1" coloring book, which highlights the greatness of the Black community in Baltimore and showcases the individuals changing the city's narrative.
* The pivotal role of Baltimore by Baltimore in shaping the event "A Curation of Love for our City" and how this partnership enriched the planning and execution of the second installment in the series' second year.
* The meticulous process of curating diverse talents for the event, ensuring each participant reflected the unique spirit and essence of Baltimore.
* Standout moments from "A Curation of Love for our City" that captured the vibrancy and creative prowess of the city's inner harbor, local vendors, music, and art.
* How this event has influenced Devin's future curatorial decisions and approach to future Baltimore by Baltimore festivals.
Tune in to this episode to gain a deeper understanding of Devin Wilkins' unwavering dedication to Baltimore, his vision for empowering the city's youth, and his commitment to showcasing the brilliance of its diverse talents.
🎧🌟 Don't forget to Rate and review this podcast to support the best! 🌟🌟
Creators and Guests
Host
Rob Lee
The Truth In This Art is an interview series featuring artists, entrepreneurs and tastemakers in & around Baltimore.
Guest
Devin Wilkins
Devin Wilkins is a Native of Baltimore City and founder of Meeting Where You Are (MWYA), a mentorship program that focuses on reducing the recidivism rates amongst the youth through mentorship, opportunities, and exposure.
