Andre De Shields will have a Baltimore street to be named after him

André De Shields is getting a new honor, from his native city of Baltimore. There will be a ceremonial street dedication 21 September 2023 to name the southwest corner of the 1800 block of Division Street as "André De Shields Way."

De Shields grew up in Baltimore and graduated from City College High School in 1964. He was given the key to the city in 2019, and performed with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in 2021.