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Stand Up for Ellen, Robbins House

Free event celebrating the 200th Birthday of Concord’s native daughter, educator and activist, Ellen Garrison. Presented by Robbins House and the first official event of the Concord 250 Celebration. Holy Family Church and Concord Town House. Suitable for all ages.

Hybrid FAFSA Day Event

MassEdCO Boston Education and Career Planning Center is hosting an in-person and virtual FAFSA Completion event on March 18, 2023, from 10:00am-12:00pm. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet with a financial aid expert, submit your financial aid paperwork, and get your questions answered about attending college! Financial experts will be available in-person and online to […]

DIABETES: IT’S IMPACT ON INCARCERATED AND RETURNED CITIZENS

The burden of chronic conditions, like diabetes, is disproportionately carried by Blacks and other people of color facing social disadvantages (e.g., those with experiences of incarceration). Healing Our Land Ministries is partnering with the African American Diabetes Association, Boston Black News, Boston Praise Radio & TV, and Union Capital Boston, to present a series of  […]

Virtual Workshop – Diabetes and Diabetes Survival Skills

Diabetes can affect you physically and emotionally. Living with it every day can make you feel discouraged, stressed or even depressed. It is natural to have mixed feelings about your diabetes management and experience highs and lows. It is important to recognize these emotions as normal and take steps to reduce the negative impact they […]

Opposing Militarization of Youth

Military recruiting of high school students has been a tactic of the United States military services and a concern for many parents, grandparents, and families for decades. Recently, meeting recruitment goals has become more difficult for military recruiters, so much so that there are alarming reports of students in high schools across the country being […]

Blacks and Diabetes In Boston – What Is Diabetes, Living with Diabetes Workshop

Please join the African American Diabetes Association (AADA) on Wednesday, the 15 of February, at 7 pm for our first hour-long virtual diabetes educational workshop. In this workshop, we will talk about Blacks and diabetes in Boston, and living with diabetes. This workshop  will be hosted by Barbara King, AADA Board Chair, and Leon Rock, […]

Black Boston Stories: Growing Up

About this event What was it like to grow up in the Boston of times past? What challenges face young Bostonians today? Join us for a panel conversation on Black Boston Stories: Growing Up on Thursday, February 9 at 6PM at the Grove Hall Branch of the Boston Public Library. Four long-time Boston residents will reflect on growing […]

“METCO SHOWCASE” HIGHLIGHTS STREAMLINED APPLICATION PROCESS

  “METCO SHOWCASE” on Dec. 10 in Dorchester Highlights New, Streamlined METCO Application Process  Learn about FREE AND EXCEPTIONAL education at suburban schools, connect to Boston resources for community support DON’T MISS IT! METCO will hold an afternoon of advice and support for Boston families seeking top educational opportunities for their children at the METCO […]

Noble and Greenough School Open House

Curious about Nobles? Come to campus for our winter open house on Saturday, December 3 from 8:30–11:30 a.m. to learn more about: Our community in grades 7–12 Academics, arts & athletics Diversity, equity & inclusion Student life and wellness Afternoon program Five-day boarding (grades 9–12) How to apply to and afford Nobles EXCEL (experiential & […]

Brazilian Dance Class Series

Master teacher and choreographer Isaura Oliveira from Bahia, Brazil is leading a FREE Brazilian Dance Series, at the Roxbury Branch Library. Blending history, spirituality, and art-making, participants will learn Brazilian movements based on elements of nature and explore how they support our wellbeing and everyday life. This program is open to youth and adults with two special Monday classes […]

Writing Our Truth in the Park

This intergenerational writing workshop will create a space for BIPOC women and girls to craft stories, essays, and poems about their memories in our city’s neighborhood parks. All pieces of writing created at each workshop will be considered to be published in a professionally bound book. This special book project will be released in spring 2028. A journal, […]

Art of the Table Presented by Ieasha James of Endless Flair Events

Art of the Table Volume III is an interactive event industry educational workshop filled with FLAIR! We create a beautiful, inviting atmosphere where decor, building community, and life-changing education are at the forefront. We achieve this by providing some of the industry’s most talented event planners, designers, and venue owners to share their experiences and empower attendees with the skills to […]