A Day of Resilience
A Day of Resilience 2019
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A Day of Resilience 2020
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A Day of Resilience 2021
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A Day of Resilience 2022
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A Day of Resilience 2023
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2016
Film Viewing with Public Discourse
A viewing of the movie "Precious Knowledge" a story about Mexican American Studies and their history of being censored, after a discussion of the topics presented in the movie was held.
Round Table Fundraiser
Fundraiser to both support community discussion and give Alpha Genesis the ability to thrive and support its Village.
Art & Cultural Exchange Celebration
Art & Cultural Exchange Celebration
Event where community members could come to do workshops and different educational artistic experiences.
2017
Alpha Genesis Hosts Community Theatre
Alpha Genesis hosts "Zelma" allowing for black voices to shine in through their art, creating an experience of connection
Corridor Of Consciousness
The corridor of consciousness events with open community discussion on race issues and other pressing topics.
Our Programs
Our Programs
We offer a variety of programs aimed at addressing the needs of our community, including education, healthcare, and social services. Learn more about our programs and how you can benefit from them.
2018
Restoration of Blockbuster for LIv Again Studio
Alpha Genesis CDC not only breaks down, but builds new walls, creating a hub for community engagement and the arts.
North Star Village - The first seed sowed
With community upliftment at the forefront of our minds, early talks of a downtown coworking space, inspiring later talks of the North Star Village Business Incubator
Take My Hand Mural
Take My Hand Mural
Alpha Genesis wanted to share the story of harriet
2019
AGCDC Goes Viral!
Online chatter came from the presentation of the Take my Hand Mural online, with hundreds of thousands of eyes looking and
Artists Come Together for their Community
Ms. Adrian Holmes founder and president of Alpha Genesis CDC, helps with the instillation of a downtown art project, showing her dedication to uplifting the arts, and through that her community as well.
Art in the Park
Art in the Park
Art in the park was a celebration of outdoor spaces and the energy in them with the creative fire of community art, all ages came and experienced the artists craft and engaged themselves, truly an event of exuberating quality.
2020
Grassroots Campaign for the Beacon of Hope Statue
Inspired by the appearance of the Harriet Tubman traveling statue appearing at the Day of Resilience 2019, the community banded together with Alpha Genesis at the helm, raising over 200 thousand dollars to erect a statue outside of the Dorchester County courthouse in honor of Harriet Tubman, and tells the story of Minty to Moses.
Black Lives Matter Street Mural
The painting of the Black Lives Matter street mural was a journey of community interest, approval seeking and at the heart of it all was togetherness and a shared passion for art, community and justice among everyone involved.
Alpha Genesis bring Cambridge,MD's Director of Economic Development to the African Embassy
Alpha Genesis bring Cambridge,MD's Director of Economic Development to the African Embassy
Alpha Genesis creates opportunities for those who have the ability to make change learn and take with them some of Alpha Genesis's philosophy with them in their position of power.
2021
Bike the UGRR Youth Biking Event
Biking the UGRR was an event where Alpha Genesis encouraged youth bike riders to strap on their helmets for a cause like no other, the instillation of Dorchester Counties own Harriet Tubman Statue.
A Day of Resilience 2021
The Day of Resilience 2021 was an event that pushed forward the envelope on Cambridge receiving its own Harriet Tubman Statue, a day of jubilation and joy from the community,, which created an outpouring of support for the statue initiative.
Beacon of Hope Success Story
Beacon of Hope Success Story
The "Beacon of Hope" Statue was a long journey coming through countless community events and fundraisers, the raising of a little under $400,000 Dollars over the course of a year for the entire project.
2022
Restoration of Black Lives Matter Mural
The Final Flake of Gold
The 'Beacon of Hope' Statue was completed and the last final piece of gold leaf was put on by Alpha Genesis founder and president Adrian Holmes, completing the journey of Harriet's Image finally returning home.
The Year of Harriet Tubman
The Year of Harriet Tubman
2022 was named The year of Harriet Tubman by Governor Hogan, encouraging those willing to explore the history of Harriet Tubman, The Underground Railroad, and how it took place right in the Dorchester County Maryland.
2023
Cuban Embassy Visit
Alpha Genesis representing Cambridge MD and Harriet Tubman's Legacy at the Cuban Embassy in Washington DC, learning about their culture and how we can integrate our perspective into that overarching conversation of what is best to help these communities.
Harriet Tubman Day
Alpha Genesis honors Harriet Tubman through an energetic celebration day with music and community speakers bringing people out to learn, relate and remember.
Lifting Artists Up!
Lifting Artists Up!
Bringing the community together through music is the power of art! At Alpha Genesis we have always strived to alow local, budding artists to have access to an audience of ready to listen audience members, giving an experience for the audience, but also for the perfomer.
2024
Alpha Genesis observes AI Community Protection Bots
Thinking of unlikely solutions is what we do, so when we heard about these AI Protection Bots we had to check them out! Learning how we could secure key community spaces and ensure they are suitable for everyone was amazing and really made us think.
Alpha Genesis hosts community honoring of US Colored Troops
Alpha Genesis hosted a community commemorative event honoring the US colored troops of Dorchester County who were deployed to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation and helped free the some of the last enslaved people in this country.
Alpha Genesis Shows Eroding History Documentary
Alpha Genesis Shows Eroding History Documentary
Alpha Genesis is always looking for ways to bring this village together. We wanted to share the message of heritage preservation, and enlighten our community as to the struggles of procuring money to get these Historical Landmarks saved and talked about.
2025
A people in motion
With plans for North Star Village underway we begin to see less of an idea and more reality, with construction beginning late 2025 and expected to be completed in Spring of 2026, we couldn't be more excited as we have our business owners ready to go and a slew of exciting ideas for this creative space.
Alpha Genesis MCSYO Interns!
Alpha Genesis applied to be a host site with the Maryland Corps/Service Year Option program, and found our two wonderful interns Tamira Dotson our bookkeeper/admin and Daniel Palamaras our Community Outreach Coordinator who will be with us from September 2025 to June 2026 helping us to serve the community with even more vigor.
Sailing the Choptank Through Ebony Eyes
Sailing the Choptank Through Ebony Eyes
Alpha Genesis was happy to be the host partner for the Sailing the Choptank Through Ebony Eyes event, where the community was invited to sail on the Pride of Baltimore II Vessel, learning from historians and non profit leaders throughout their sail about the importance of the Chesapeake bay and the black watermen that have tended it all these years.