Join the Black Gold Doll Club of New England for a Unique Two-Part Workshop! Part 1: Black History Through the Eyes of Dolls Discover notable Black figures from Boston and New England through dolls and books. Learn research techniques and create a personalized doll journal or timeline. Part 2: Genealogy and Dolls – Connecting Our […]
Event Category: Workshop
Material Transformations: Natural Pigments Workshop with Julia Norton
Transform natural materials into vibrant pigments in this free workshop with artist Julia Norton! Learn more about the history and sustainability of natural materials, gather inspiration from Julia’s own practice, engage with others while you experiment with natural pigments, and create your own work of art. This workshop is offered in connection with our current […]
“Keeping it Moving to a Better YOU” Workshop Presentation
Keeping it Moving to a Better YOU” workshop is a FREE workshop presentation dedicated to impacting the lives of young girls and ladies ages 8-18. Discussion topics will include: • Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention • Self-esteem • Self-confidence • Self-love Through these discussions, authors Leslie Guity and Mitzi Carrasquillo pledge to tirelessly serve in the community […]
EMPOWERMENT, A Diabetes Webinar Series – In recognition of National Diabetes Awareness Month
In recognition of National Diabetes Awareness Month, The African American Diabetes Association invites you to attend our EMPOWERMENT, A Diabetes Webinar Series, which will be held every Wednesday (excluding Thanksgiving eve) during the month of November from 7 PM to 8:30 PM. The free series of Webinars are designed to help African Americans with diabetes […]
SpeakOUT’s Fall LGBTQ+ Speaker Training
SpeakOUT Fall LGBTQ+ Speaker Training: Saturday, November 4, 9am-6pm at Suffolk University. Join SpeakOUT and Become a Voice for Change! We speak from our hearts. We speak from our own experiences. We speak to dispel stereotypes. And we speak to let other members of the LGBTQ+ community know they are not alone. SpeakOUT’s all-day training […]
What the Heck Is Biotech?
TACC, LabCentral Ignite, and MassBioEd invite you to join us for What the Heck is Biotech?, a free career awareness workshop for those looking to learn more about the biotech industry and careers Learn what biotech is about, hear from industry professionals as they share their stories and journeys in biotech, experience life as a scientist for an hour, and […]
Black Men and Diabetes – Virtual Diabetes Workshop Series
Why does diabetes hit African-American men so hard, and what can they do about it? When black men have diabetes, they’re also much more likely to develop one or more of the serious complications associated with the disease, including amputation, kidney failure, blindness, and cardiovascular disease. For example, African Americans are 1.5 to 2.5 times […]
Virtual workshop: Financial Aid & Early Childhood Educators Scholarship Help Session
Calling all Early childhood education teachers, assistants, family childhood providers, and paraprofessionals Want to learn about applying for 2023-24 FAFSA and Massachusetts Early Childhood Educators Scholarship program. The application is open now and must be completed by the deadline of August 1st, 2023. We are assisting individuals working in this field, current or prospective college […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
