Following in Major Taylor's Legacy, Herbie Francis was the first Black American to represent the USA in cycling at the 1960 Olympics in Rome. Live coverage of the Maryland Cycling Classic begins this Sunday, September 3 at 11:30am! www.mpt.org/marylandcyclingclassic/ #CyclingHistory #MCC #Cycling #AmericanHistory #Olympian #Olympics #Worldrecords #WorldChampion #MCCUHC23 #Baltimore #cyclingphotos #BaltimoreCity #BaltimoreEvents | Maryland Public Television

Did you know there are 4 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in Maryland? Join MPT as we celebrate HBCU week, starting Monday, November 30th, with presentations of the documentaries Shaw Rising, and We Are Rising on Tuesday, December 1st. We will be celebrating area HBCUs all week, follow us! #HBCUWeekMD Bowie State University Morgan State University Coppin State University University of Maryland Eastern Shore Shaw University | Maryland Public Television

Dive into the surreal world of filmmaker Albert Birney, a 2024 Baker Artist Award Winner, where animation and cinematography come together to tell evocative, unforgettable stories. The 2024 Baker Artist Awards are now streaming on the PBS app! https://video.mpt.tv/video/2024-baker-artist-awards-fftgmx/ #BakerArtistAwards #BakerAwards2024 Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance | Maryland Public Television | Facebook