About the Publisher Lou Fields is the co-founder and President of the Baltimore African American Tourism Council of MD, Inc . Working with co-founder the late Steven Pace, Errol E. Brown, Sr. and other supporters, since 1996 the Coun-
cil continues to serve as a nonprofit, educational and tourism advocacy orga- nization which has been active in the preservation and tourism community. The Council’s mission “is to educate research, preserve, protect and promote Baltimore/Maryland’s African American History & Culture as a vital and beneficial product as part of the Baltimore/Maryland tourism industry.” The Council provides services to families, school groups, communities, or- ganizations and public entities that are in need of research assistance and information services. Services include referrals and development assistance in historical research, cultural heritage tourism & preservation, program de- velopment, developing funding sources, lectures, exhibits, and special events such as dedications and tributes about notable and unknown Baltimoreans/ Marylanders. The Council’s tourism division provides educational and heritage tours in Baltimore and Maryland, including the popular Frederick Douglass Path to Freedom Walking Tour in historic waterfront Fell’s Point, Baltimore, Mary- land. Lou is also the lead founder and first president for the Greater Baltimore Black Chamber of Commerce. In 2010, Lou founded BDX and established the BDX Live Talk Shows. Airing since 2014, Lou’s shows are aired on Zoom and Facebook and stored at www.bdxlive.biz. With over four decades experi- ence in tourism and hospitality, Lou remains active in Maryland/Baltimore tourism and heritage preservation sectors. Lou’s books, MD BLACK FACTS BOOK and FREEDOM SEEKERS, are available to order at www.bdxlive.biz. Contact: BBH TOURS 443-983-7974 bbhtours@gmail.com
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