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Rudy Edwards Jr., basketball player, firefighter, doing what he loved

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

Advocates: youth homelessness remains urgent, far-reaching issue

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Playspace Activity Leader Training

VOLUNTEER to help homeless children. Become a superhero to homeless children living in shelters in the Boston area. Volunteer just two hours a week with Horizons for Homeless Children, and you can make a difference in their lives. Locations in Dorchester, Roxbury, East Boston and Mattapan. An initial training and a commitment of two hours […]

Seeking local bands and performers

The newly formed Roxbury Cultural District seeks local bands to perform in their outdoor festival on Saturday May 19 in one of three venues. We seek performers representing the diverse rich culture of Roxbury from jazz to R&B, to reggae to Latino. Honorariums given to those bands and performers selected. All groups are welcomed to […]

CBES WALK FOR FALLS PREVENTION

Central Boston Elder Services WALK FOR FALLS PREVENTION in Dudley Square on Sept. 23 at 10 am Event sponsored by State Rep. Chynah Tyler  Led by State Rep. Chynah Tyler, CBES staff, program participants and community supporters and residents will walk through Dudley Square on Falls Prevention Awareness Day to raise awareness of the dangers of […]

Selma to Soweto: Songs of Power

MYSTIC CHORALE SINGS WITH YSAYE BARNWELL!! Come share the joy as 200 singers of the Mystic Chorale, led by Nick Page, perform SELMA TO SOWETO, songs of community, power and hope from the ongoing Civil Rights movements of South Africa and the US. Ysaye Barnwell, who has spent three decades singing with Sweet Honey In […]

Castle of our Skins presents: Ain’t I a Woman

The “Ain’t I a Woman” project explores Black feminism through music, arts, spoken word and history. Castle of our Skins will bring together local creatives, musicians, historians, and the sounds – both old and newly created – from female composers in a celebration of Black women and their creative power. Music by Jessica Mays (world […]

“We Dare Say Love”: Supporting Achievement in the Educational Life of Black Boys

“WE DARE SAY LOVE”: Supporting Achievement in the Educational Life of Black Boys Gutman Library Book Talk Featuring speaker – Jarvis R. Givens – Assistant Professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and the Suzanne Young Murray Assistant Professor at the Radcliffe Institute Monday, September 23, 2019 (lunch will be served) 12-1:30pm Gutman Conference […]

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Bow Ties and Pearls Brunch

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity will host their 4th Annual Bow Ties and Pearls Scholarship Brunch on July 14, 2018 Honoring and Awarding Diverse Educators in STEM. For ticket information, call Jim Parks 443-722-2367

Roxbury Unity Parade 2020

The city of Boston canceled all parades due to COVID-19. The Roxbury Unity Parade Caravan will be held on Sunday, July 19, 2020.  

Taste of the Caribbean Boston

Taste of the Caribbean Boston is a annual family fun-filled event celebrating the delicious food, music, and the cultural traditions of the Caribbean. The one of a kind festival will allow guest to experience live entertainment, art exhibitions, and diverse culinary cuisine without boarding a plane. Last year, Taste of the Caribbean Boston drew in […]

Boston’s Dance Urban ‘Step with Me Weekend’ 2019

Ms. Sonia is at it again, hosting her second ‘Step With Me’ Campaign with learn to Step, Chicago-style workshops for beginners, novice and experienced steppers and the Ultimate, first Gala of the Fall Season–The Steppers Gala.  The event is happening North of Boston this year in Waltham, MA where Midwest meets East Coast on the […]

JAZZ at the Farm: Music from the Soil (Soul) Fundraiser

JOIN THE URBAN FARMING INSTITUTE of BOSTON for an evening of JAZZ at the FARM: Music for the Soil (Soul)! Help the Urban Farming Institute, in partnership with The Friends of the Farm, to Grow Food and Grow People by supporting this great event! Saturday, September 21st, 2019 | 5PM-8PM Fowler Park Epstein Farm – […]

The Ifill Forum: Race, Media, and Democracy

Join us for an annual forum that invites the public into conversations that matter, hosted by The Gwen Ifill College of Media, Arts, and Humanities at Simmons University. Topic: Race, Media, and Democracy Featuring panelists: Yamiche Alcindor, White House Correspondent, PBS NewsHour Asma Khalid, Political Correspondent, NPR Maya Valentine ꞌ19, Press Assistant, U.S. House of […]