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Since 2015, the BCSAO has hosted weekly events in the summer for Baltimore’s youth

The BCSAO is taking their Bmore Pop Up series virtual to continue to provide this welcome distraction for Baltimore City Youth while adapting to COVID-19 social distancing guidelines.

Every Friday at 6:00 PM from July 10th to August 28th, the BCSAO will host a quarantine party in collaboration with DJ QuickSilva and key city agencies.

Each week we will also have a SPECIAL CELEBRITY ARTIST.

Youth can look forward to:

– Dance parties

– Giveaways

– A special shout out from our host

– A chance to interview celebrities

– Registration is limited and will open soon, so follow @BaltimoreSAO on Twitter, –Facebook, and Instagram and #BmorePopup for the latest information.

Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority

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