The Mayor’s Office of Health & Human Services, in partnership with Bank of America, the Pedro Martinez Foundation, and Hillsong Church, invite you to attend the 2019 End of Summer Cookout!! There will be music, a dunk tank, a bouncy house, carnival games, and free backpacks (as supplies last). If you would like to setup […]
Event Category: Activity
Housing as History: the Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative and Orchard Gardens
By the 1980s the Dudley Square neighborhood of Roxbury was facing significant challenges. Absentee landlords had allowed property to deteriorate, left units vacant, or had used arson to raze buildings and make insurance claims. Facing what many considered insurmountable obstacles, the Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative was formed to create a comprehensive plan for “development without […]
Legacies of 1619: Black Radicalism / Black Power
Facing the hegemonic force of slavery, discrimination, and disenfranchisement, communities of color have resisted and presented radical models of empowerment. Along with countless and often unknown stories of personal courage, large scale resistance, such as Nat Turner’s Rebellion, go back to the very beginnings of the United States. This program will explore the different forms […]
International Women Build Confidence Conference Early Bird
International Women Build Confidence Conference Q: Where is the International Women Build Confidence taking Place? A: IWBCC will take place in Boston, Massachusetts at the Boston Hyatt Regency in Downtown Boston. #IWBCC is located within the historic landmarks of Boston where you’ll be able to take in the breathtaking views of the Charles River and […]
Elma Lewis Playhouse in the Park
Elma Lewis was one of Boston’s most revered cultural icons. In the 1950s, she founded the Elma Lewis School for Fine and Performing Arts, where thousands of African-American children and adults learned cultural history, explored their creativity, and cultivated their artistic skills. In the 1960s, Miss Lewis and her students cleared an overgrown area in […]
ROXBURY UNITY PARADE
Roxbury, known for being the heart and soul of Boston’s black culture, will be celebrated for her beauty, diversity, culture, and her resiliency. Let’s walk to pay homage and celebrate our love for Roxbury – a city like no other! Roxbury Unity Parade Sunday, July 21, 2019 Walk begins at 1PM | WALKERS arrive at […]
Unity Peace Festival
1st Annual event! It’s a day of Healing! The goal of the Unity Peace Festival is to unite our diverse community, friends and families. Simply bring your smile. Unity fest celebrates our neighborhoods and helps young people and families connect with organizations and programs that provide services to youth at risk. “In so many areas […]
Life Interrupted Luncheon
Grieving hearts coming together to remember their loved ones. We will have prayer, educational presentation and a counselor on hand at this event. Lunch will also be served. Must RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/life-interrupted-luncheon-tickets-61076753213.
Boston Pickle Fair 2019
This is a big dill! On Saturday, June 22nd, the Boston Pickle Fair is back for its second year, and ready to celebrate all things pickled. For one day only, the Pickle Fair is setting up shop to bring a festival filled with outdoor music, games, contests, vendors, and so many samples to the Innovation […]
Little Sisters Summit
Are you a girl under the age 13 who has a loved one that is or has been in jail or prison? Have you had personal experience with the justice system? Are you looking for sisterhood? Do you want to see change? Sisters Unchained is hosting our first ever Little Sisters Youth Summit dedicated to […]
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 […]
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 […]
