Mayor Scott says ‘White-ran’ arts orgs are overfunded, unveils COVID diversity grant – Fox Baltimore

Mayor Scott says 'White-ran' arts orgs are overfunded, unveils COVID diversity grant

by JULIAN BARON | The National Desk

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott speaking to a crowd on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. (CharmTV)

BALTIMORE (TND)

Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott shared his disappointment Tuesday that too much public money has gone to arts organizations that "just happen to be White-ran."

The comment came during the announcement of a $3.6 million "Diversity in Arts" grant funded by COVID-19 relief dollars. Capital grant recipients include the The National Great Blacks In Wax Museum on North Avenue and the Reginald F. Lewis Museum.

The mayor went on the thank President Biden and Maryland's congressional delegation for helping ensure the availability of federal funding to promote his efforts.

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Grant funding will also be provided to a list of 24 "project" recipients, including $200,000 for Baltimore Center Stage and $100,000 for Creative Nomads, which brings "African drumming" and "mindfulness" to its partners, according to its website.

Mayor Scott is engaged in a tense Democratic primary race against former Mayor Sheila Dixon. Recent polling shows Mayor Scott holds just a three-point lead on Dixon, who has criticized Scott on a myriad of issues, including his alleged shortcomings on public safety.

A spokesperson for Mayor Scott did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The National Desk and local affiliate FOX45 News on Friday.

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