BALTIMORE, Md. (WBFF) — Baltimore native and 10-time NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony joined students and staff from Harlem Park Elementary School on Friday in visiting the “House of Melo: Where Tomorrows Are Promised,” an interactive experience located at the Enoch Pratt Free Library’s Central location.
The trip was made possible through the Baltimore Orioles’ Adopt-A-School program, which was announced in April of 2024 and is “grounded in the belief that unwavering support and impactful opportunities can play a pivotal role in accelerating student and school success.”
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“House of Melo” celebrates the life and legacy of the basketball star throughout his childhood in Charm City and his NBA career, according to the Orioles.
Anthony also met with students, took photos and signed copies of his book “Where Tomorrows Aren’t Promised: A Memoir of Survival and Hope.”
A ribbon-cutting and block party for the exhibit are scheduled for Saturday, October 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Central Library on Cathedral Street.
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