Press & Media Kit · Presented by Developing Lives
Say Her Name
A Community Movement Honoring Women and Girls Gone Too Soon
1st Annual Walk · Saturday, June 27, 2026 · Montebello Lake, Baltimore, Maryland
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Our Mission
Say Her Name is an annual community movement dedicated to honoring women and girls whose lives were taken too soon while supporting their families, raising awareness about violence, and bringing communities together through healing, remembrance, and hope.
Our goal is to ensure that every family knows their loved one will never be forgotten.
As the movement grows, we will honor more families, provide more community resources, and create an even greater impact each year.
“The more support we receive, the more families we can honor and the greater impact we can make each year.”
2026 Highlights
- Hundreds of community members united in remembrance.
- Families were honored and recognized.
- Community organizations, volunteers, and local leaders came together to support the cause.
- The event created meaningful conversations around healing and violence prevention.
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The 1st Annual Say Her Name Walk was formally recognized by the Maryland General Assembly and the City of Baltimore — honoring organizer Izhnae Lane and the families the movement serves.
Maryland General Assembly
Official Citation
Baltimore City House Delegation
For leadership organizing the Say Her Name Walk — a tribute honoring the girls and women we've lost too soon.
Maryland General Assembly
Official Citation
Delegate Jacqueline T. Addison
Standing with the families and communities who continue to seek justice, healing, and hope.
City of Baltimore
Certificate of Recognition
Mayor Brandon M. Scott
Recognizing the hosting of the 2026 Say Her Name Walk and ongoing efforts to uplift the community.
The Say Her Name Walk is designed to become one of Baltimore's premier annual community events dedicated to honoring women and girls lost to violence.
Each year, our goal is to:
- Honor more families.
- Expand community partnerships.
- Increase resources for attendees.
- Grow sponsorships to enhance the experience.
- Bring together more residents, organizations, and community leaders.
Every sponsorship and donation directly helps us recognize more families and provide a more meaningful event for the community.
Heritage Treatment Center
A founding partner — resources and heart to uplift families and create opportunities.
We Responders
Making healing accessible so every family feels seen, supported, and heard.
Redirecting Our Culture
A force for change in Baltimore, helping families rise and communities thrive.
Pastor Dr. Marcia Williams
Life-changing services for children, families, and neighborhoods.
Looking Ahead
The next Say Her Name Walk will honor more families and reach more of Baltimore.
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Hundreds Gather in Baltimore for the 1st Annual Say Her Name Walk Honoring Women and Girls Lost to Violence
A community movement led by Developing Lives unites families, organizations, and local leaders — and earns official recognition from the Maryland General Assembly and the City of Baltimore.
BALTIMORE, MD — June 30, 2026
On Saturday, June 27, 2026, hundreds of community members gathered at Montebello Lake in Baltimore for the 1st Annual Say Her Name Walk — an annual community movement dedicated to honoring women and girls whose lives were taken too soon while supporting their families, raising awareness about violence, and bringing communities together through healing, remembrance, and hope.
Presented by Developing Lives, the walk united families, community organizations, volunteers, and local leaders. Families were honored and recognized, and the day created meaningful conversations around healing and violence prevention.
“The more support we receive, the more families we can honor and the greater impact we can make each year.”
The walk was formally recognized by the Maryland General Assembly — through official citations from the Baltimore City House Delegation and Delegate Jacqueline T. Addison — and by the City of Baltimore, with a Certificate of Recognition from Mayor Brandon M. Scott, each honoring organizer Izhnae Lane for her leadership.
The movement's reach extended well beyond Montebello Lake. Across social media, the event drew more than 13,700 reel views and reached over 8,600 accounts in the days surrounding the walk.
The Say Her Name Walk is designed to become one of Baltimore's premier annual community events dedicated to honoring women and girls lost to violence. Each year, the goal is to honor more families, expand community partnerships, increase resources for attendees, and bring together more residents, organizations, and community leaders.
The movement is built alongside founding partners and supporters including Heritage Treatment Center, We Responders, Redirecting Our Culture, and Pastor Dr. Marcia Williams.
To learn more, support the movement, or get involved, visit developinglivescommunity.org or follow @developing_lives on Instagram.
Developing Lives is a Baltimore-based community organization focused on youth development, healing, mentorship, and community empowerment. It is the home of the annual Say Her Name Walk, a community movement honoring women and girls whose lives were taken too soon.
Media contact: developinglivesfounder@gmail.com · developinglivescommunity.org · @developing_lives
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Available for Interviews
Raquann Mitchell
Founder, Developing Lives
Izhnae Lane
Founder, Say Her Name
Topics
- The inspiration behind Say Her Name
- Honoring families affected by violence
- Community healing
- Violence awareness
- Building stronger communities through remembrance
- The vision for Baltimore's annual Say Her Name Walk
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