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 […]
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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,” […]
National Strategies to Advocate for Girls of Color
BWF’s first virtual Fall Conversation Series: Advancing Girls of Color 2021 and Beyond focuses on national strategies to advocate for girls of color with Ayanna Pressley, Marianna Islam, Monique Morris, and Joanne Smith. Moderated by BWF ‘s Executive Director Natanja Craig-Oquendo Two additional conversations will focus on state, local and grassroots efforts to advance girls […]
Greater Boston Sickle Cell Disease Assoc. – Virtual Annual Walk for Sickle Cell
Join us for our Virtual Walk for Sickle Cell Disease as a part of a national effort to find a cure. Given the challenges presented by the COVID 19 pandemic, we are committed to protecting the health of our members and supporters. While we won’t be walking side – by – side this year, we […]
A Community Conversation: Voting Rights and the Perilous March to Freedom
Friday, October 23, 2020 6:00 pm -7:30 pm Join us as we continue our tribute to the patriotism of the Massachusetts 54th Regiment through an exploration of the history of race and voting rights in this country. SAVE THE DATE! Register here: https://bit.ly/3nxkv7d Event is non-partisan and open to the public. Dr. Martha Jones Society […]
#BlackTrust: The Black Social Economy: Valuing the Informal
Join Boston Ujima Project, Boston While Black, and Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA) for the next event in Ujima’s #BlackTrust: Chuck Turner Arts & Lecture Series! PLEASE RSVP. This event will take place on Zoom, and will be live streamed on Facebook. A high quality recording will be made available on Youtube after the event. […]
Race, Art & Hope: A Conversation
The Boston Arts Academy Foundation “Building Our Future” Campaign Cabinet cordially invites you to “Race, Art & Hope: A Conversation.” This frank discussion will address racism and social inequality, how we can confront these challenges, and the role of art as a catalyst for change and hope. Featured panelists: Lee Pelton, president of Emerson College; […]
A Conversation About the Need to Increase Voter Participation Among Men of Color
A Conversation About the Need to Increase Voter Participation Among Men of Color Suffolk County Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins will convene a two-day panel featuring men from a diverse array of backgrounds, practices and professions to discuss the need to involve more men of color in the voting process. This two-part discussion, titled, “A Conversation […]
Get Your Coins
The ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated – Omega Eta Zeta Chapter is excited to partner with M.O.V.E. and Elevate Your Greatness (EYG) to host a virtual “Get Your Coins” Scholarship Workshop on Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at 6:30pm. To register go to http://bit.ly/GetYourCoinsSept2020 This session will prepare you with the following information: • How to do a […]
FOR UJIMA BY UJIMA: TROUBLING VOTING, CITIZENSHIP, DEMOCRACY AND PARTICIPATION IN 2020
FOR UJIMA BY UJIMA: TROUBLING VOTING, CITIZENSHIP, DEMOCRACY AND PARTICIPATION IN 2020 Join Boston Ujima Project, in partnership with the Black Economic Council of MA (BECMA) and the Mayor’s Office of Resilience and Racial Equity (MORRE), for a lively discussion on the past and current mechanisms of democracy, citizenship and voting in 2020. With: James Vamboi, […]
DeeDee’s Cry Presents Movement in the Park
DeeDee’s Cry Suicide Prevention and Family Support (DeeDee’s Cry) advocates and elevates mental health awareness and suicide prevention in communities of color. DeeDee’s Cry believes that our mental health has a positive and negative effect on our physical health and vice versa. Join us as we move our bodies and strengthen our minds. In collaboration […]
