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Free symphony concert commemorates Duke Ellington on Friday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m.

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Finessing the FAFSA

Finesse, don’t stress! Join the ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. – Omega Eta Zeta Chapter for a virtual education on how to get your college finances situated by filling out your FAFSA. The Scholarship Committee will facilitate the session: Patricia Timmons, M.Ed. – Patricia is a Faculty Assistant and Course Administrator at Harvard […]

2020 Virtual Mass. Black Expo

The Mass. Black Expo (MBE) is a one-of-a-kind annual event that brings together Black business owners and entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and Black communities of the entire African diaspora in Massachusetts. As advocates and resource-providers for Black businesses, we know that the growth and economic health of our communities are dependent on the success of these […]

2020 Virtual Mass. Black Expo

The Mass. Black Expo (MBE) is a one-of-a-kind annual event that brings together Black business owners and entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and Black communities of the entire African diaspora in Massachusetts. As advocates and resource-providers for Black businesses, we know that the growth and economic health of our communities are dependent on the success of these […]

Activating and Including Youth Voices in City and State Policy

Boston Women’s Fund’s second Fall Conversation: Advancing Girls of Color 2021 and Beyond focuses on activating and including youth voices in city and state policies with Denella Clark, Cheryl Clyburn Crawford, Julia Mejia and Liz Miranda. Moderated by BWF ‘s Executive Director Natanja Craig-Oquendo. An additional conversation will focus on grassroots efforts to advance girls […]

The Prize is Now. The Eyes Are Yours.

RESCHEDULED Celebrating the Roxbury, Boston & American Legacies of Henry Hampton (1940-1998): The African-American Genius and Giant Who Walked Among Us As the 1968 founder of Blackside Inc., the creator of award-winning films and books including Eyes on the Prize, and an early champion of Black historic preservation in Boston and New England, Roxbury resident […]

Meeting the Challenge of the Pandemic: Minority Organizations and Philanthropy

What are the challenges facing minority-led and minority-focused small to mid-sized organizations today, particularly as we navigate the Covid-19 pandemic? How can we communicate those needs to funders, and policy makers becoming more increasingly concerned with racial equity? What are some of the key steps to establishing or expanding our development and public policy efforts […]

Men Of Color Conference

Men of Color Equity, Justice, Professional & Personal Development Conference – Two Day Virtual Event You’re invited to join The Dinner Group’s inaugural conference focusing on Equity, Justice and the Development of Men of Color. Hosted by the Boston Men’s Dinner Group and our Partners. Pleased to be joined by Not for Profit Partners; BAM […]

Voices of the Future Exhibition: Presented by Artists for Humanity

Artists for Humanity Presents: Voices of the Future Exhibition, an outdoor art exhibition featuring works done by teen artists in the community, sponsored by Groma and hosted and catered by the Haley House Café and Bakery. The event will feature 20-30 pieces of artwork available for purchase by anyone, with proceeds to be donated to […]

Moving Forward Together

On the evening of Thursday, October 22, 2020, the Black Ministerial Alliance of Greater Boston and the Boston Ten Point Coalition will host our 2020 Fall Virtual Gala. This year’s theme is Moving Forward Together. We look forward to celebrating this tremendous partnership and hope you can join us for what will be an extra […]

THIS IS NOW! An Art Projection Series

THIS IS NOW! An Art Projection Series October 23-24-25/2020 in Uphams Corner, Nubian Square, Jamaica Plain, from 7:30PM-9PM. Over three consecutive evenings of inspired art, projected on well-known Boston landmarks—the talent, feelings and concerns of Artists For Humanity painters, designers, and animators will be shared for all to see! Our “intersectional” times call for our […]

Story Walk in Nubian Square

Head out to Roxbury’s Nubian Square for a free, fun story walk for the whole family, created by the Boston Book Festival and the Boston Public Library. Kids can collect maps from the Frugal Bookstore and stroll the square’s storefronts reading Kwame Alexander’s The Undefeated, a “love letter to black life in the United States,” […]