Last fall, our friends at Futuro Media, in partnership with MASSCreative, PRX Podcast Garage, and WBUR 90.9 FM, launched a 15-week pilot podcasting course focused on elevating the stories and skills of people of color from Boston. Join us for an engaging talk-back with the diverse group of women who came together to learn the […]
Event Neighborhood: Roxbury
Little Sisters Summit
Are you a girl under the age 13 who has a loved one that is or has been in jail or prison? Have you had personal experience with the justice system? Are you looking for sisterhood? Do you want to see change? Sisters Unchained is hosting our first ever Little Sisters Youth Summit dedicated to […]
Roxbury Love
A Fundraiser for the Roxbury Unity Parade Where: Fort Hill Bar & Grill When: May 25, 2019 Time: 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets on sale on Eventbrite- $10.00 $15.00 at the door
THE 8th ANNUAL PIANO/ORGAN SUMMIT at 12th Baptist Church
This is a most unique concert in Roxbury. For 7 years we’ve featured our “Classical Music” the music of the church. We will have 8 Ministers of Music and Music Directors of Boston area churches, sit down and play one Hymn or Gospel piece. No singing and no preaching. Just an afternoon of some of […]
The Power of Our Stories: What Does Clay Have to Say? Beginning April 3, 5 – 7 pm
FREE SPRING ART WORKSHOP SERIES: “The Power of our Stories – What Does Clay Have to Say?” Teaching artist Wendy Ellertson leads children and family members on an exciting, creative journey in clay and ceramics on April 3, 10, 17, 24 & May 1 from 5 – 7 pm with light, healthy dinner at 5 […]
A Photo Night With Caribbean Curvy Strong
Caribbean Curvy Strong (CCS) is a nonprofit organization seeking to advance women and girls by focusing on health and wellness. Our purpose is to empower, motivate and inspire women and girls by educating them about their bodies and more specifically their reproductive systems. We also seek to help those who have been victims of Sexual Violence heal […]
CBES Adult Foster Care OPEN HOUSE on April 4!
Central Boston Elder Services Holds Open House for Adult Foster Care Program on April 4 Central Boston Elder Services invites persons interested in learning about its Adult Foster Care program to stop by an open house at its offices at 2315 Washington St., Roxbury, on April 4, national AFC Awareness Day. CBES staff members will […]
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 […]
GOT PEACE EVENT
Youth In Crisis and Mayor Martin J Walsh alongside Governor Charlie Baker invites you to JOIN US as we present the 7th Annual “Got Peace” event! From 12pm to 3pm Crystal Haynes will host as we Honor 4 Amazing Women of Color: Congresswoman, Ayanna Pressley; Liz Miranda, State Rep 5th District; Suffolk DA, Rachael Rollins; & […]
2nd Annual “Solutions Series”
JOIN US! The Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA) in partnership with Roxbury Community College present the second annual “Solutions Series” Join BECMA, in partnership with Roxbury Community College, for its second annual “Solutions Series” event during Black History Month. Following up on our successful February 2018 event, “Solutions to Address Race and Economic Inequality […]
We Who Believe in Freedom: A Community Reading Event with Mimi Jones
The Unitarian Universalist Urban Ministry, Roxbury Cultural Network and Mass Humanities are pleased to welcome long-time Roxbury resident, community organizer, and Civil Rights veteran Mimi Jones to facilitate a community reading series of works by influential women and people of color. Event is free, a hearty reception will be served, and there will be an opportunity […]
MLK Day Healthy Community Brunch
Madison Park Development Corporation is hosting an MLK Day Healthy Community Brunch for families and older adult residents of MPDC’s affordable housing properties as well as members of the broader Roxbury community. Eat a healthy brunch meal, engage in compelling dialogue and enjoy artistic performances celebrating the life & legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, […]