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Mental Health and the Holidays in the Black Community

Join us for this timely conversation, featuring Toy Burton, founder of DeeDee’s Cry, a mental health awareness organization focused on communities of color. Special thanks to Community Conversation sponsor The Aegis Group at Morgan Stanley. Additional call-in details: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83338026975 Or iPhone one-tap : US: +13017158592,,83338026975# or +13126266799,,83338026975# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number […]

BlackBizBall.com

BlackBizBall (BlackBizBall.com) Awards Ceremony is given by Ebony 100 Directory Services (Ebony100.com).  The directory team will be awarding 24 Black Businesses from Boston and surrounding committees. These businesses exemplify the Kwanzaa principles: Unity, Self Determination, Collective Work and Responsibility, Cooperative Economics, Purpose, Creativity, Innovation and Faith and Hope. Infused in the ceremony will be private, […]

Roxbury Unity Parade Presents Shop Nubian Square

The Roxbury Unity Parade, My Brother’s Keeper 617, Urban League of Eastern MA, and DeeDee’s Cry Suicide Prevention and Family Support will be spreading holiday cheer in Nubian Square. Before or after you do your shopping in Nubian Square, stop by and say hello. We’ll be located behind the ULEM building.

DeeDee’s Cry Presents Addiction and Mental Health

DeeDee’s Cry elevates mental health awareness and suicide prevention in communities of color. DeeDee’s Cry believes that when we share our stories that we chip away at the stigma that surrounds mental health in communities of color. Hear three stories of addiction, shame, hurt, hope, and recovery. Live-streamed on DeeDee’s Cry Facebook page

How We Thrive: A Community Convesation on Clinical Research and Health Equity

Join us for part three of our three-part series discussing women’s health and wellness. This December session will focus on improving understanding of what clinical trials are, why they are valuable, and how to increase access to underrepresented patient populations. How We Thrive is a virtual webinar series developed in collaboration with the Baystate Women’s […]

Get to Know Us! A Progressive Independent School Panel

Curious about independent schools? Join us for a virtual information session and Q+A discussion with progressive school admission leaders! Learn more about our specific programs, curriculum, and community, and why an independent school education might be right for your child(ren). Hear from the admission professionals from the following area schools: – Advent School – Atrium […]

DeeDee’s Cry Presents Hair and Mental Health

DeeDee’s Cry Presents Hair and Mental Health. DeeDee’s Cry believes that when we share our stories that we chip away at the stigma that surrounds mental health in communities of color. DeeDee’s Cry makes mental health awareness and suicide prevention accessible to communities of color. Empowering communities one story at a time. An authentic discussion […]

Roxbury Unity Parade 2021

July 18 2021 is Roxbury Unity Parade. Historic Roxbury is the heart and soul of Boston. The Roxbury Unity Parade, Boston’s only parade dedicated to uplift and highlight Boston’s African American community. Join us for a celebration. Donations are accepted on the website: roxburyunity18.weebly.com Register to participate in the parade on the website. To be […]

Twist & Shout! An Evening of Dance, Spoken Word & Music

OrigiNation Cultural Arts Center – pioneers of innovative and dynamic performing arts programs that motivate, challenge and inspire youth to be the best they can be – will host its first-ever virtual Twist & Shout gala on Saturday, December 5, 2020 beginning with a VIP virtual reception at 7:30 p.m.  followed by free performance which will […]

Cambridge Friends School Middle School Open House

We welcome prospective middle school students and families to join us for our evening Middle School Open House. Participate virtually in demo lessons with our expert faculty and learn more about our educational philosophy during this introduction to our unique Middle School program. Join us on November 18, 2020 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm for […]

Harvard Street’s ‘Power of Health’ Virtual Fundraising Gala

Harvard Street is hosting it’s first virtual fundraising gala on Wednesday, December 2nd at 6pm. Join us in honoring transformative leaders who are making a difference in the health and wellness of society and our communities! Tickets are FREE! Sponsorship and donation information can be found at www.harvardstreet.org Today more than ever, we celebrate the […]