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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.

Documentary: Jukarán Nación en Resistencia/Nation in Resistance

We would like to invite you to attend the presentation of this new documentary entitled Jukarán Nación en Resistencia/Nation in Resistance.  The documentary will be shown at Urban College of Boston on Saturday, March 30th at 5:30 p.m. It is the only time and date that will be shown in Massachusetts.  Admission is free and […]

A Fundraiser for DeeDee’s Cry

This is a Fundraiser for DeeDee’s Cry Suicide Prevention and Family Support. DeeDee’s Cry addresses suicide prevention, mental health and wellness in communities of color through family, community-based events and activities. When: Sunday, April 7, 2019 Where: Fort Hill Bar & Grill  | 2805 Washington Street, Roxbury Time: 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm Donation: $6 […]

Carnaval: A Masquerade Ball

Journey with The Boston Chapter of The Links, Inc. to ‘Carnaval: A Masquerade Ball!’ the signature fundraiser for our ongoing service and support in the community. Inspired by the rich global traditions of the festival season, the night will include masquerade, colorful costumes, dance music, a ‘street parade’ and, of course, fabulous food!   Enjoy a fun, dynamic and whimsical evening […]

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 […]

Brand Your Business for a Competitive Edge

Creating or rebuilding your company identity and brand is our only priority! The Black Economic Council of Massachusetts is proud to partner with MDK Brand Management to provide the first in a series of “Building A Bankable Brand” workshops to help our business members and budding entrepreneurs with the proper tools to build a new […]

(Re)Claiming the Stage: Anne Bogart on Directing, Opera, and More

(Re)Claiming the Stage: Anne Bogart on Directing, Opera, and More Thursday, April 18, 2019 | 6:00pm A BLO Signature Series event District Hall, 75 Northern Avenue, Seaport Free, please RSVP Renowned stage director Anne Bogart returns to Boston to direct Boston Lyric Opera’s production of The Handmaid’s Tale. She sits down with WGBH’s Jared Bowen, […]

BLO Emerging Artists in Recital: Soprano Brianna J. Robinson

Brianna J. Robinson Explores Women, Opera, and Finding Your Voice Wednesday, April 3, 2019 | 6pm – 7:30pm BLO Signature Series Boston Athenæum 10 ½ Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108 The Emerging Artists of Boston Lyric Opera are among the burgeoning stars of the art form—dynamic, thrilling artists embarking on major careers. Soprano Brianna J. […]

“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, […]

“Boston As I See It” with Sarah-Ann Shaw

In 1968 Sarah-Ann Shaw made her first television appearance on Say Brother (now known as Basic Black), a public affairs broadcast by Ray Richardson. After numerous appearances on the show, she was hired the following year by WBZ-TV as Boston’s first female African American reporter. A community activist for most of her life, Shaw worked on stories which […]

Goodwill’s HELP Program Begins April 1

Goodwill Starts Training for Work in Human Services April 1  Info and testing sessions for HELP program: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to noon through March 28   WHAT:            HELP (Human Services Employment Ladder Program) is Goodwill’s innovative course for job seekers interested in careers helping others. The eight-week program prepares participants to become entry-level […]