Join us Thursday, June 6, 2019 to celebrate 40 years of building strong neighborhoods at Dorchester Bay EDC’s 40th-anniversary celebration, “40 Years Rising” at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. The event will honor changemakers Thomas P. Glynn, Ph.D., CEO of Harvard Allston Land Company and former CEO of Massachusetts Port Authority, and […]
Event Neighborhood: Dorchester
“I Got Bank!” Book Giveaway & Signing
Join Teri Williams, President & COO of OneUnited Bank, the largest Black-owned bank in America, for this event: “I Got Bank! What My Granddad Taught Me About Money” BOOK GIVEAWAY & SIGNING THURSDAY, MAY 16th 4PM-6PM at the GROVE HALL Branch of the Boston Public Library 41 Geneva Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02121 Get a FREE […]
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.
Scholar Athletes: allSA Awards Night
SCHOLAR ATHLETES presents allSA Awards Night Thursday, May 9th 5:30PM | The Strand Theatre 543 Columbia Road, Dorchester 02125 FREE & OPEN to the Public 5:30PM Red Carpet 6PM Award Presentation This event will recognize more than 230 awardees and scholarship recipients from 24 Scholar Athletes Zones across Boston, Everett and Springfield public high schools. […]
Mass Innovation Nights Showcasing African & African-American Founders of Tech Businesses
Greater Grove Hall Main Streets will be showcasing African and African-American founders of tech businesses with Mass Innovation Nights May 9th | 6PM-8:30PM ABCD’s Thelma Burns Building | 575 Warren Street, Dorchester, MA 02121 Less than 1% of all founders of tech companies are African-American or Hispanic. This event provides the community the opportunity to […]
2nd Annual Poverty Teach-In
2nd Annual Poverty Teach-In Inviting concerned community members to learn & teach in regards to the social issues of education and poverty in Boston and beyond! This year we will focus on the factors of systemic education issues that contribute to poverty and other inequities. We will have a plenary session, workshops, keynote speaker, teach/talk […]
Amplify Conference: Claiming Our Power
Join Amplify Latinx on Saturday, June 1st at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the 3rd Amplify Conference: Claiming Our Power. The Amplify Conference will convene 350 Latinx leaders across multiple sectors, including political leaders, community organizers, business executives, cultural leaders and the artistic community to recognize our Latinx elected leaders and develop and understanding […]
20th Anniversary Bobby Mendes Peace Legacy Matthew Courage Awards Dinner
Bobby Mendes Peace Legacy Holds 20th Anniversary Awards Dinner on April 27 Founder Isaura Mendes to Present Seven“Matthew Courage Award” Scholarships to Local Youth John Barros, Boston’s Chief of Economic Development, Provides Keynote Address; State Rep. Liz Miranda Emcees More than 150 community supporters, peace activists, business leaders and public officials will gather to celebrate […]
FINANCE 101 for Black Folks
A FREE Financial Literacy Workshop at Grove Hall Library. Learn why Black people are still broke…and how to break the cycle. Learn why it’s so hard to find a decent-paying job…and tips for landing one. Differences between socialism and capitalism? Different ways you can make more money. Whitney Houston’s finance lessons from the grave. Interactive […]
Human and Papilloma Virus (HPV) & Prostate Cancer Seminar
A FREE Educational Cancer Seminar on Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) & Prostate Cancer being held on Saturday April 27, 2019 at Freedom House, 5 Crawford Street, Dorchester, MA 02121. Sponsored by Barbados Cancer Association USA (BACA), Cancer Awareness Fundraising Committee of Massachusetts, Caribbean Foundation of Boston and United Barbadians of Massachusetts.
Opportunity Knocks: Opportunity Zones and Their Impact
Many conversations have been held about the potential impact of the new Opportunity Zone program on the city of Boston, but none have been held in the neighborhoods designated as Opportunity Zones. BECMA, in partnership with the Boston Ujima Project and LISC Boston, is changing this by convening a conversation meant to bring all stakeholders […]
“Can A Woman Raise A Man” – STAGE PLAY
Big Sis Events presents the incredible hit stage play, “Can A Woman Raise A Man”. Internationally renowned for being the first African-American stage play with residency on the Las Vegas Strip! This book, and now incredible stage play, takes you on a journey of hope, health and healing. Discover the pain and triumphs of men, […]
