Celebrating Black History Month in the City of Boston
A look at events happening in Boston to mark Black History Month.
Mayor Martin J. Walsh, the City of Boston's Black Employee Network (BEN), and the entire City of Boston will hold a month-long celebration in honor of Black History Month. During the month of February, there will be special events hosted around Boston celebrating the accomplishments and contributions of the Black community. We will be acknowledging Black leaders, activists, and trailblazers who fought so hard for diversity, equality and inclusion.
Here's a look at some of the events happening around the City this month:
3rd Annual Carter G. Woodson Basketball Tournament
Saturday, February 8, 2020, 10 a.m.
BCYF Shelburne Community Center, 2730 Washington St, Roxbury
Register for the event
'See You Yesterday' movie and panel
Tuesday, February 11, 2020, 5 - 7:30 p.m.
Mattapan Library, 1350 Blue HIll Avenue, Mattapan MA 02126
Dream Chasers - One Mic, Many Voices
Thursday, February 13, 2020, 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
BCYF Tobin Community Center, 1481 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02120
Intergenerational Quilt Day
Saturday, February 15, 2020, 1 p.m.
Black Market Dudley, 2136 Washington Street, Roxbury MA 02119
Our Story! Celebrating the African American Experience
Saturday, February 15, 2020, 7 - 9 p.m.
Strand Theatre, 543 Columbia Road, Dorchester
Buy tickets online - $20 in advance, $25 at the door
Age Strong Black Heritage Celebration
Tuesday, February 18, 2020, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Melnea Cass Recreation Complex, 120 M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Roxbury
Contact: 617-635-4366
Black Career Day
Wednesday, February 19, 2020, 3 - 5 p.m.
Vine Street Community Center, 339 Dudley Street, Roxbury MA 02119
BCYF Girls Initiative Skate Night and Trivia Night
Friday, February 21, 2020, 5 - 8 p.m.
Chez-Vous Skating Rink, 11 Rhoades St., Dorchester
Contact: Erika.Butler@Boston.Gov
All ages welcome!
3rd Annual Fashionscape and Arts of Boston
Wednesday, February 26, 2020, 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Hibernian Hall, 184 Dudley Street, Roxbury
Register for the event
Contact: Chardline.Chanelfaiteau@Boston.Gov
'Selma' movie and panel
Friday, February 28, 2020, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Suffolk Construction, 65 Allerton Street, Boston, MA 02219
'Game On!' Game Night
Friday, February 28, 2020, 5 - 8 p.m.
Deer Street Boys and Girls Club, 35 Deer Street, Dorchester, MA 02125
Mayor Walsh's 4th Annual African American Veterans Brunch
Saturday, February 29, 2020, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
ABCD Thelma Burns Building, 575 Warren Street, Roxbury
Contact: Quincey.Roberts@Boston.Gov
