The Covid-19 pandemic is the most devastating health issue of this century. It has disproportionately impacted African Americans and other marginalized populations, heightening awareness of racism as the root of America’s public health crisis. Dr. Christina M. Greer, Associate Professor of Political Science at Fordham University, moderates a discussion in three parts to examine the […]
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Stone Social Impact Forum featuring Catherine Coleman Flowers
Acclaimed environmental activist, MacArthur “genius” grant recipient, and author Catherine Coleman Flowers, founding director of the Center for Rural Enterprise and Environmental Justice, will headline the virtual Stone Social Impact Forum, a signature series highlighting civic change agents who advance social change and innovatively address areas of inequality in our society. Catherine Coleman Flowers will […]
Equity in Education in Boston
Join us for this compelling conversation, featuring historian Joseph D. Feaster, Jr. Esq., speaking on the NAACP and Urban League’s work in Boston. This episode of our Community Conversations series is sponsored by Alan M. Cody and Edith T. Moricz-Cody. Additional call-in details: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81108662164 Or iPhone one-tap : US: +16465588656,,81108662164# or +13017158592,,81108662164# Or Telephone: Dial(for […]
What’s Happening to Roxbury: A Conversation on Gentrification and Displacement
Join us for this compelling conversation, featuring Roxbury native and life-long resident Marisa Luse. This episode of our Community Conversations series is sponsored by Follen Community Church and First Parish in Lexington. Additional call-in details: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89612831669 Or iPhone one-tap : US: +13126266799,,89612831669# or +16465588656,,89612831669# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your […]
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 […]
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 […]
King Boston Presents: Exploring Spatial Justice Through Art
King Boston looks forward to this exciting event, where Imari Paris Jeffries will be joined by Lori Nelson of the Mayor’s Office of Resiliency, in kicking-off a one-on-one with world-renowned conceptual artist, Hank Willis Thomas, who is most-known for his works primarily with themes related to perspective, identity, history and pop-culture. Following, a panel of […]
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 […]
Closing the Racial Wealth Gap in Boston, the UU Urban Ministry in conversation with Imari K. Paris Jeffries
Join us for this compelling conversation, featuring King Boston’s Executive Director Imari K. Paris Jeffries. In his role, Jeffries also oversees the King Center for Economic Justice opening in Nubian Square. This second episode of our Community Conversations series is sponsored by UU Wellesley Hills. This event is online only. Zoom and call-in details are […]
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 […]
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 […]
