Alondra will lead a poetry-writing workshop for teens, ages 13-19 years old.

This year’s conference theme is Rooted in Wellness, Growing in Community, emphasizing the importance of self-care as the foundation for our girls’ mental health and well-being. Too often, our girls are told they must push through and remain resilient, even at the expense of their well-being. Through this event, we are flipping that narrative—we want our girls to prioritize their mental health and embrace self-care unapologetically. When our girls take the time to care for themselves, they not only thrive individually but also strengthen their communities.

Tickets for this year’s Annual Conference are sold out. We invite you to join the waitlist for your girl.

Please join us for a virtual panel discussion of effective models for engaging and supporting opportunity youth at different stages of their career and educational journeys. The panel will include:

• Rashad Cope (Moderator), Deputy Chief of Worker Empowerment
• Tanisha DeLeon, Deputy Director, YOU Boston
• Kelly Folsom, Director, Bridge-to-Training Programs, X-Cel Education
• Davo Jefferson, Executive Director, PowerCorps Boston

Presented by the Worker Empowerment Learning Lab and the Opportunity Youth Collaborative.

This Saturday, March 15, 2025, Boston’s best youth spellers in grades four through seven will compete in the 17th annual BCYF Citywide Spelling Bee hosted by Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF), the City of Boston's largest youth and human service agency.  The winner will go on to participate in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, the nation's largest and longest-running spelling bee, in Washington, D.C. in May. There will be a brief speaking program before the start of the Bee where all spellers will receive participation medals.

 Last year, the Bee went 13 rounds plus one final and one championship round. The 11 year-old champion, Tanoshi Inomata, who also won in 2023, won by spelling "cornea” correctly. The Bee’s longtime sponsor is the Boston Bruins Foundation.

This March, Boston Public Schools students are taking over our art galleries for the annual Youth Art Month exhibition. The works on display reflect the quality instruction of our teachers and the dedication, skill development, and creativity of our students. We encourage you to explore the exhibit and be inspired by their vision. Featuring works of art from more than 300 BPS students!

“Lift Every Voice” Is collaboration of various city agencies, cabinets and the IATSE union to provide the community with an intergenerational Black History Month celebration through music, dance and spoken word, while recognizing the importance of labor in the Black experience.

Register for the event

This week, join us at Dunkins for our regular Coffee Hours to chat with the Office of Police Accountability and Transparency Executive Director, Evandro C. Carvalho

As always, our coffee hours are designed to provide communication channels for residents to learn more about our office. Ask any questions you may have, and learn more about the important work we do in the community. Whether you're curious about our initiatives or just want to chat, we hope to see you there!

Join us for this week's Office Hour on Friday, January 17, 2025 at the Roxbury Public Library. Connect with OPAT Executive Director Evandro Carvalho and learn more about how we serve the community. Here’s what you can expect:

• A brief overview of OPAT’s mission, recent progress, and upcoming goals.
• A chance to learn more about how the city is working to promote fairness and accountability.
• An open discussion where you can ask questions and share your thoughts.

This is a great opportunity to engage with us directly, provide feedback, and strengthen the connection between our office and the community we serve. We hope to see you there!

• Date: Friday January 17, 2025
• Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
• Location: Roxbury Public Library 149 Dudley St Roxbury, MA 02219