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CBES WALK FOR FALLS PREVENTION

Central Boston Elder Services WALK FOR FALLS PREVENTION in Dudley Square on Sept. 23 at 10 am Event sponsored by State Rep. Chynah Tyler  Led by State Rep. Chynah Tyler, CBES staff, program participants and community supporters and residents will walk through Dudley Square on Falls Prevention Awareness Day to raise awareness of the dangers of […]

Roxbury Unity Parade 2020

The city of Boston canceled all parades due to COVID-19. The Roxbury Unity Parade Caravan will be held on Sunday, July 19, 2020.  

7th Annual Big Head Festival

Come to: The MUSEUM OF THE NATIONAL CENTER OF AFRO-AMERICAN ARTISTS 300 WALNUT AVENUE, ROXBURY, MA 02119 On Saturday, September 28th, 2019 For more information call 617-442-9289 Or visit www.ncaaa.org For: A FAMILY DAY OF JAZZ, AFRICAN AND CONTEMPORARY BLACK MUSIC / ART-MAKING / FACE PAINTING / AFRICAN DANCE / SPOKEN WORK / COMMUNITY & […]

Age Strong @ Work

The City of Boston presents a three part employment workshop for job seekers 50+. All events are held at the Dewitt Center in Roxbury, MA. September 14th will be an overview of job opportunities for older workers. 10-2, lunch will be served.

HubWeek Open Doors: Dudley Square by HubWeek and BNY Mellon

Home to shops, restaurants, and the newly revamped Hibernian Hall, Dudley Square is at the heart of the city and the commercial hub of Roxbury. Join us as we celebrate this economic and cultural hotspot and learn about how its community members are working to revitalize the neighborhood while staying true to its roots. Open Doors, presented by BNY Mellon, […]

Dr. Feel Good Yoga Play Day

There’s so much going on in the world right now that has caused a great societal wound in need of healing, but there’s been a growing underground yoga community in Boston that’s POC-centered and queer affirming aimed at combatting the chaos. Quietly, we’ve been creating support systems focused on our collective healing. We — teachers […]

Housing as History: the Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative and Orchard Gardens

By the 1980s the Dudley Square neighborhood of Roxbury was facing significant challenges. Absentee landlords had allowed property to deteriorate, left units vacant, or had used arson to raze buildings and make insurance claims. Facing what many considered insurmountable obstacles, the Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative was formed to create a comprehensive plan for “development without […]

Legacies of 1619: Black Radicalism / Black Power

Facing the hegemonic force of slavery, discrimination, and disenfranchisement, communities of color have resisted and presented radical models of empowerment. Along with countless and often unknown stories of personal courage, large scale resistance, such as Nat Turner’s Rebellion, go back to the very beginnings of the United States. This program will explore the different forms […]

Roxbury Day

ROXBURY DAY Saturday, September 21, 2019 12PM – 5PM @ Roxbury Heritage State Park Eliot Square, Roxbury 183 Roxbury Street, Roxbury, MA 02119 No charge for admission Sponsored by Roxbury Action Program INTERESTED VENDORS please contact M. Hicks at roxburyaction@gmail.com

5th Annual National Urban BASEball Classic in Boston Kick Off Event

5th Annual National Urban BASEball Classic in Boston Kicks-off with Lewis Family Foundation Building Naming & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Officially Opening The BASE National Headquarters in Roxbury, MA   Athletics meet academics during urban baseball and softball tournaments, MIT Science of Baseball Talk, College & Career Fair, and more   Boston, MA, July 18, 2019 […]

FREE Dance Classes with Summer Nights!

Join OrigiNation every Monday thru Thursday from July 8 to August 15 for FREE dance classes!!  Classes are held from 6pm-7pm at the Melnea Cass Center for girls and boys ages 8-18. No experience or registration necessary!! Just bring yourself and friends for classes in AFRICAN, HIP HOP, AFRO BEATS AND MORE!!!    

ROXBURY UNITY PARADE

Roxbury, known for being the heart and soul of Boston’s black culture, will be celebrated for her beauty, diversity, culture, and her resiliency. Let’s walk to pay homage and celebrate our love for Roxbury – a city like no other! Roxbury Unity Parade Sunday, July 21, 2019 Walk begins at 1PM | WALKERS arrive at […]