By AFRO Staff
On the evening of Jan. 18 Governor Wes Moore welcomed more than 10, 000 supporters from around the country to help him celebrate in his new role.
The governor spoke to the crowd, danced with his family and made his way to festivities happening on multiple levels of the Baltimore Convention Center, located on the same Pratt Street where slaves were once marched to Fells Point for transport.
Grammy-award winning artist Maxwell crooned the crowd on one floor while Baltimore’s own Dru Hill got the crowd moving in an upstairs ballroom. Members of the Divine Nine were seen repping their organizations, while HBCU grads proudly “swagged” and “surfed” into a truly historic night. Chris Tucker got the crowd laughing and Indian dancers graced the stage in full traditional dress, a nod to the newly sworn-in Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller’s heritage.
Governor Wes Moore’s inaugural celebration– the People’s Ball– was truly a spectacular affair, as Maryland’s First and Second Families made the night a perfect blend of culture and class.
Photos by Stephen Hopkins
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First lady Dawn Moore addresses the crowd gathered for the People’s Ball on Jan. 18 inside of the Baltimore Convention Center. (Photos by Stephen Hopkins) -
Chris Tucker, who was spotted earlier in the day at Moore’s swearing in ceremony, praised the great change that has come to Maryland at the People’s Ball. (Photos by Stephen Hopkins) -
Internationally known artist Maxwell performs hits like “Bad Habits” and “Pretty Wings” for the crowd gathered to celebrate Maryland’s first Black governor. (Photos by Stephen Hopkins) -
Governor Wes Moore makes his way through a sea of supporters just hours after being sworn in as the country’s only sitting Black governor. (Photos by Stephen Hopkins) -
Governor Wes Moore had his son, James, by his side every step of the way on Jan. 18, sharing laughs and soft moments during both the swearing in ceremony and the evening ball. (Photos by Stephen Hopkins) -
Maryland’s First Lady and Governor, Dawn and Wes Moore, along with Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller and her husband, David Miller. (Photos by Stephen Hopkins)
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