METCO Celebrates 264 Graduates on June 27! Historic METCO mission of eliminating racism applauded as Black Lives Matter movement rocks nation Governor, Mayor, City Council President, Patriot Devin McCourty, Red Sox’s Jackie Bradley Jr., Wayland HS Student Council President Shawn Bernier, highlight virtual festivities As the outrage over systemic racism rocks the nation, the Metropolitan Council for […]
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UNITY PEACE FESTIVAL
DORCHESTER’S 2nd ANNUAL UNITY PEACE FESTIVAL ON SATURDAY, JUNE 13 @1pm FACEBOOK LIVE! www.facebook.com/unitypeacefest Music, speeches, dancing bring people together to celebrate community, spread message of peace and unity for youth and families In difficult time, festival’s spirit of unity needed more than ever Last year at the first Unity Peace Festival on a sunny […]
DeeDee’s Cry Presents Men Have Feelings Too
DeeDee’s Cry Suicide Prevention and Family Support (DeeDee’s Cry) DeeDee’s Cry is named after my sister who died by suicide at the age of twenty-three. I founded DeeDee’s Cry in 2017 after I noticed that organizations that focus on mental health awareness and suicide prevention didn’t have their events in Roxbury, Dorchester, or Mattapan. DeeDee’s Cry […]
CSNDC Climate Justice and Equity Meeting
On Wednesday, June 10th, 4:00-5:30 pm, join CSNDC staff, neighbors, friends, and climate justice experts to discuss our topic, “Climate and Covid”, where we’ll be focusing on climate justice issues, connecting the disproportionate impact of the Covid-19 crisis to climate change, with a focus on developing ground up action and advocacy responses. Local experts Dr. […]
DeeDee’s Cry Presents Mental Health While Black PT.2 Virtual
DeeDee’s Cry is named after my sister who died by suicide at the age of 23. I started DeeDee’s Cry in 2017 after I noticed that organizations that focus on mental health and suicide prevention didn’t have their events in the Roxbury, Dorchester, Mattapan neighborhoods of Boston. DeeDee’s Cry creates events and activities about mental […]
Apply Online to METCO Until April 30!
Apply NOW for METCO 2020! METCO Application Period Open Online Until April 30 as Pandemic Keeps Parents at Home School integration program offers diverse educational opportunities with outstanding high school graduation, college enrollment record School is closed, but METCO is accepting applications for school-age children who live in Boston through its new online portal, giving […]
Education & Career Programs for Refugees & Immigrants
**Please note, this event has been cancelled. You can sign up using the link provided and JVS will contact you about our programs and how to apply.** Learn more about JVS and how our different programs can help you achieve your career goals. We have no wait-lists and are looking to enroll people now! We […]
A Domestic and Global Issue hosted by Tufts University School of Medicine: A Domestic and Global Issue hosted by Tufts University School of Medicine
Boston, MA – According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, African-American women are three times more likely than white women to die from causes related to pregnancy due to racial bias within the nation’s healthcare system. The racial disparities and inequities in healthcare resulting in the high number of deaths linked to pregnancy […]
George B. Henderson Foundation applicant forum
The George B. Henderson Foundation’s grants provide support for projects focused on the enhancement of the appearance and preservation of outdoor elements in the city of Boston. The Foundation encourages applications for projects in all neighborhoods of Boston that concern parks, city streets, buildings, monuments and architectural and sculptural works. The George B. Henderson Foundation […]
Percussion Workshops & Concert
FREE Percussion Workshops & Concert in Dorchester with Acclaimed Musician & Teaching Artist Cornell Coley Families Creating Together Sponsors Unique Musical Experience Children, youth and family members have the opportunity to join well-known percussion musician and Mattapan resident Cornell Coley for a free musical experience in Dorchester that explores exciting rhythms and songs from the […]
2020 Annual Meeting + Networking Breakfast in Egleston Square
You’re invited to wake up and start the weekend extra early with Egleston Square Main Street, Friday, March 13, 7-9am, in the multi-purpose space at Greater Egleston High School, 80 School Street, Roxbury. RSVP: am2020.eventbrite.com We’ll celebrate what we, our partners and merchants in our district have been doing in the neighborhood. And we’ll share […]
Maestro Thomas Wilkins shares wisdom and creativity with talented musicians
Thomas Wilkins takes time from his busy schedule to give a masterclass to BEAM students who are pursuing excellence in music. The students are a cross section of musician studying and performing in BEAM (Bridge to Equity and Achievement in Music), a program whose mission is to nurture underrepresented classical musicians of color from six […]
