What can found oyster shells tell us about an area's past inhabitants? Dr. Julia King, professor of anthropology at St. Mary's College of Maryland, shares how she and her students are delving into the history of Secowocomoco , a farmland in St. Mary's County in Southern Maryland.

Uncovering History in St. Mary's County

What follows is a counter to the narrative about the people of Baltimore. It's the story of Turnaround Tuesday -- the jobs movement for and with Baltimore's residents who have been excluded from earning a living, years after incarceration. It's the story of change hidden beneath the headlines about our city. It's a story of Baltimore that only Baltimore can tell. And we intend to tell it like it is.

Higher Purpose is a 4 episode audio-documentary series written, produced, and narrated by Yasmene Mumby.

Audio production, mixing, and music score by Justin Mayfield. 
Mural Art: "However Far the Stream Flows, It Never Forgets It's Source" by Tom Miller, 1339 E North Ave in Baltimore, MD.
Cover art by Ed Ryan.

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What follows is a counter to the narrative about the people of Baltimore. It's the story of Turnaround Tuesday -- the jobs movement for and with Baltimore's residents who have been excluded from earning a living, years after incarceration. It's the story of change hidden beneath the headlines about our city. It's a story of Baltimore that only Baltimore can tell. And we intend to tell it like it is. Higher Purpose is a 4 episode audio-documentary series written, produced, and narrated by Yasmene Mumby. Audio production, mixing, and music score by Justin Mayfield. Mural Art: "However Far the Stream Flows, It Never Forgets It's Source" by Tom Miller, 1339 E North Ave in Baltimore, MD. Cover art by Ed Ryan.

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