Did you know prostate cancer affects 1 in 5 Black men? Did you know Black men are twice as likely to be diagnosed with and die from prostate cancer? Learn about your risks and resources at the 2021 Virtual ZERO Prostate Cancer Summit, held online from Feb. 28- Mar. 4. It’s free to sign up […]
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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 […]
BlackBizBall.com
BlackBizBall (BlackBizBall.com) Awards Ceremony is given by Ebony 100 Directory Services (Ebony100.com). The directory team will be awarding 24 Black Businesses from Boston and surrounding committees. These businesses exemplify the Kwanzaa principles: Unity, Self Determination, Collective Work and Responsibility, Cooperative Economics, Purpose, Creativity, Innovation and Faith and Hope. Infused in the ceremony will be private, […]
Roxbury Unity Parade Presents Shop Nubian Square
The Roxbury Unity Parade, My Brother’s Keeper 617, Urban League of Eastern MA, and DeeDee’s Cry Suicide Prevention and Family Support will be spreading holiday cheer in Nubian Square. Before or after you do your shopping in Nubian Square, stop by and say hello. We’ll be located behind the ULEM building.
DeeDee’s Cry Presents Addiction and Mental Health
DeeDee’s Cry elevates mental health awareness and suicide prevention in communities of color. DeeDee’s Cry believes that when we share our stories that we chip away at the stigma that surrounds mental health in communities of color. Hear three stories of addiction, shame, hurt, hope, and recovery. Live-streamed on DeeDee’s Cry Facebook page
DeeDee’s Cry Presents Hair and Mental Health
DeeDee’s Cry Presents Hair and Mental Health. DeeDee’s Cry believes that when we share our stories that we chip away at the stigma that surrounds mental health in communities of color. DeeDee’s Cry makes mental health awareness and suicide prevention accessible to communities of color. Empowering communities one story at a time. An authentic discussion […]
Roxbury Unity Parade 2021
July 18 2021 is Roxbury Unity Parade. Historic Roxbury is the heart and soul of Boston. The Roxbury Unity Parade, Boston’s only parade dedicated to uplift and highlight Boston’s African American community. Join us for a celebration. Donations are accepted on the website: roxburyunity18.weebly.com Register to participate in the parade on the website. To be […]
Twist & Shout! An Evening of Dance, Spoken Word & Music
OrigiNation Cultural Arts Center – pioneers of innovative and dynamic performing arts programs that motivate, challenge and inspire youth to be the best they can be – will host its first-ever virtual Twist & Shout gala on Saturday, December 5, 2020 beginning with a VIP virtual reception at 7:30 p.m. followed by free performance which will […]
2020 Elie Wiesel Memorial Lecture Series. Lecture 3: Herbert Marbury on Moses in the African American Tradition
We present the final lecture in our Fall 2020 Elie Wiesel Memorial Lecture Series on the theme Finding Moses. Monday, November 16 | 7:30–9 pm Moses in the African American Tradition with Herbert Marbury Dr. Marbury (Vanderbilt Divinity School) will discuss ways in which African Americans deploy Moses traditions as a counter-narrative over successive eras […]
Harvard Street’s ‘Power of Health’ Virtual Fundraising Gala
Harvard Street is hosting it’s first virtual fundraising gala on Wednesday, December 2nd at 6pm. Join us in honoring transformative leaders who are making a difference in the health and wellness of society and our communities! Tickets are FREE! Sponsorship and donation information can be found at www.harvardstreet.org Today more than ever, we celebrate the […]
