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A Photo Night With Caribbean Curvy Strong

Caribbean Curvy Strong (CCS) is a nonprofit organization seeking to advance women and girls by focusing on health and wellness. Our purpose is to empower, motivate and inspire women and girls by educating them about their bodies and more specifically their reproductive systems. We also seek to help those who have been victims of Sexual Violence heal […]

Fair Housing Open House

On Saturday, April 13th, 2019, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, at the Dewitt Center in Roxbury, the Mayor’s Office of Fair Housing and Equity will host The Boston Fair Housing Open House. The Open House event is an opportunity for individuals to learn about the Boston Fair Housing Commission, which investigates complaints of housing […]

9th Annual Triple Crown Derby Day Party

Description Boston…It’s Triple Crown Derby Day Party Weekend!!!! The Premier Events Group – The Inner Circle – A-List – Kappa Alph Psi Fraterntiy – Boston (MA) Alumni Chapter Presents: The Pre-Derby Party Gathering Friday, May 3, 2019 Friday Friday Boston Hard Rock Cafe 22 Clinton Street Boston, MA 02109 Time: 9:00 pm – 2:00 am […]

“Liyana” Film Screening

Liyana Monday, May 13, 2019 7:30pm–9:12pm at Regal Fenway Stadium 13 & RPX 201 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA, United States, 02115 $12.00 General Admission More info & purchase ticets here: https://www.tugg.com/events/liyana “Under the guidance of acclaimed South African storyteller, Gcina Mhlophe, five orphaned children from Swaziland collaborate to craft a collective fairytale drawn from their […]

Malcolm X Day RBG (Red, Black & Green) Flag Raising

Malcolm X Day RBG (Red, Black & Green) Flag Raising RAISING THE RBG FLAG IN HONOR OF MALCOLM X DAY!!! This year Malcolm X Day falls on a Sunday So we will be celebrating in his honor on the following Monday with the raising of the RBG Flag (Red, Black & Green) City of Boston […]

FINANCE 101 for Black Folks

A FREE Financial Literacy Workshop at Grove Hall Library.  Learn why Black people are still broke…and how to break the cycle.  Learn why it’s so hard to find a decent-paying job…and tips for landing one.  Differences between socialism and capitalism?  Different ways you can make more money.  Whitney Houston’s finance lessons from the grave.   Interactive […]

A Woman’s Worth with Maimouna Youseff (Mumu-Fresh)

Headliner: Maimouna Youssef Opening Musical Act: Dom Jones Opening Spoken Word Act: SublimeLuv Maimouna Youssef, aka Mumu Fresh, is a GRAMMY-nominated Afro-Native singer, songwriter, emcee, activist, and edu-tainer who has performed worldwide with music giants such as Oscar Award-winner Common, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon‘s house band The Roots, Bobby McFerrin, Sting, Erykah Badu, Femi […]

BostonTalks Happy Hour: Forecasting Food

Look ahead to the future of food through the eyes of local chefs and experts at this month’s BostonTalks: Forecasting Food. BostonTalks is WGBH’s smarter happy hour. It’s smarter because we feature three short talks, and it’s happy hour because the entire event takes place in a bar-like setting with lots of casual conversation. Featured […]

WGBH Gourmet Ice Cream Bowl 2019

Who says ice cream is just for kids?! As a precursor to the WGBH Ice Cream FunFest this summer, join us for our 2nd annual, Adults-Only, ice cream extravaganza on Thursday, May 23rd at WGBH! From classic flavors to new, imaginative combinations, “The Gourmet Ice Cream Bowl” is here to showcase the best of the […]

Bethel AME 30th Anniversary Celebration

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church 30th Anniversary Celebration ~ A Legacy of Innovation & Impact 30 Years of Transformation Services ~ Thursday, May 30, 2019 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. ~ at The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum Colombia Point, Boston, MA 02125 ~ General Admission: $200 per guest Couples: $350 two guests […]

20th Anniversary Bobby Mendes Peace Legacy Matthew Courage Awards Dinner

Bobby Mendes Peace Legacy Holds 20th Anniversary Awards Dinner on April 27 Founder Isaura Mendes to Present Seven“Matthew Courage Award” Scholarships to Local Youth  John Barros, Boston’s Chief of Economic Development, Provides Keynote Address; State Rep. Liz Miranda Emcees More than 150 community supporters, peace activists, business leaders and public officials will gather to celebrate […]