Bmore Human

Stand still long enough, and Baltimore tells you who it is.
Since I first developed it this project has moved from being an audio “podcast” with accompanying still photos to a series of observational short videos. At its core Bmore Human is about the people I meet who hold Baltimore together without asking to be noticed.

Teddy Bear

Most days, Teddy Bear is at Monument and Collington in East Baltimore. Music plays. People stop. Names exchange. This is a few minutes with him.
Role: Cinematographer, Editor.

Squeaky Kirk

Arthur "Squeaky" Kirk III with his Nephew

Governor Wes Moore greets Squeaky Kirk at a Food Distribution Event in Summer 2022

Squeaky and Sharnette Kirk (right) with Squeaky's Sister (left)

Carlos Dubose and Governor Wes Moore

Neighbors gathered outside the Ruth M Kirk Recreation and Learning Center

The Ruth M Kirk Recreation and Learning Center hosts Christmas Toy Giveaways and food distribution events for the neighbors around Franklin Square in West Baltimore.

Carlos Dubose with his Goddaughter and her new bicycle.

Volunteers at a Summer Food Distribution Event at the Ruth M Kirk Recreation and Learning Center

Squeaky Kirk and the Wreck of the Golden ray

On today’s episode you’ll to meet Arthur “Squeaky” Kirk. You’ll also learn what Governor Wes Moore and others see as Squeaky’s legacy of transformation and healing through building community from the bottom up — starting at the Ruth M Kirk Recreation and Learning Center: One of Baltimore’s most successful and needed community outreach efforts.