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(Re)Claiming the Stage: Anne Bogart on Directing, Opera, and More

(Re)Claiming the Stage: Anne Bogart on Directing, Opera, and More Thursday, April 18, 2019 | 6:00pm A BLO Signature Series event District Hall, 75 Northern Avenue, Seaport Free, please RSVP Renowned stage director Anne Bogart returns to Boston to direct Boston Lyric Opera’s production of The Handmaid’s Tale. She sits down with WGBH’s Jared Bowen, […]

Black Educators & The Struggle for Justice in Schools ft. Vanessa Siddle Walker

Black educators were essential to the legal victory that was Brown vs. Board of Education, but over time, they saw the promise of greater access and greater equity grow dimmer, undermined by the way this now-iconic legal milestone was actually implemented. In a forum ranging widely over the past, present, and future of the long […]

ArtWeek Festival 2019

Presented by Highland Street Foundation and produced by the Boch Center, ArtWeek is an annual award-winning innovative festival featuring more than 500 unique and creative experiences that are hands-on, interactive or offer behind-the-scenes access to artists or the creative process. Making art and cultural accessible to all, more than 65 percent of ArtWeek events are […]

Brand Your Business for a Competitive Edge

Creating or rebuilding your company identity and brand is our only priority! The Black Economic Council of Massachusetts is proud to partner with MDK Brand Management to provide the first in a series of “Building A Bankable Brand” workshops to help our business members and budding entrepreneurs with the proper tools to build a new […]

Opportunity Knocks: Opportunity Zones and Their Impact

Many conversations have been held about the potential impact of the new Opportunity Zone program on the city of Boston, but none have been held in the neighborhoods designated as Opportunity Zones. BECMA, in partnership with the Boston Ujima Project and LISC Boston, is changing this by convening a conversation meant to bring all stakeholders […]

Carnaval: A Masquerade Ball

Journey with The Boston Chapter of The Links, Inc. to ‘Carnaval: A Masquerade Ball!’ the signature fundraiser for our ongoing service and support in the community. Inspired by the rich global traditions of the festival season, the night will include masquerade, colorful costumes, dance music, a ‘street parade’ and, of course, fabulous food!   Enjoy a fun, dynamic and whimsical evening […]

Bay State Banner’s “Money Talk II” Financial Literacy Conference

The BAY STATE BANNER presents… “Money Talk II: Making a Financial Impact on Yourself” FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC at the Student Commons of Roxbury Community College! PRE-REGISTRATION via Eventbrite.com HAS ENDED Sponsored by OneUnited Bank – the nation’s largest Black-owned and FDIC insured bank! Emcee: GAIL JACKSON-BLOUNT, Jackson Communications founder Opening Keynote: TERI […]

A Fundraiser for DeeDee’s Cry

This is a Fundraiser for DeeDee’s Cry Suicide Prevention and Family Support. DeeDee’s Cry addresses suicide prevention, mental health and wellness in communities of color through family, community-based events and activities. When: Sunday, April 7, 2019 Where: Fort Hill Bar & Grill  | 2805 Washington Street, Roxbury Time: 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm Donation: $6 […]

Boston Kids Comics Fest

Join the Boston Kids Comics Festival for our Second Annual Festival. Children, parents/guardians, educators and librarians are invited to discover and explore “kid friendly-comics”, graphic novels and hybrid books. The Fest includes a book fair, panelists, workshops & exhibitors. This year’s special guests include: The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl comic artist Erica Henderson, a two-time Eisner […]

Documentary: Jukarán Nación en Resistencia/Nation in Resistance

We would like to invite you to attend the presentation of this new documentary entitled Jukarán Nación en Resistencia/Nation in Resistance.  The documentary will be shown at Urban College of Boston on Saturday, March 30th at 5:30 p.m. It is the only time and date that will be shown in Massachusetts.  Admission is free and […]

Human and Papilloma Virus (HPV) & Prostate Cancer Seminar

A FREE Educational Cancer Seminar on Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) & Prostate Cancer being held on Saturday April 27, 2019 at Freedom House, 5 Crawford Street, Dorchester, MA 02121. Sponsored by Barbados Cancer Association USA (BACA), Cancer Awareness Fundraising Committee of Massachusetts, Caribbean Foundation of Boston and United Barbadians of Massachusetts.

CBES Adult Foster Care OPEN HOUSE on April 4!

Central Boston Elder Services Holds Open House for Adult Foster Care Program on April 4 Central Boston Elder Services invites persons interested in learning about its Adult Foster Care program to stop by an open house at its offices at 2315 Washington St., Roxbury, on April 4, national AFC Awareness Day. CBES staff members will […]