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Feb 1

Series of events celebrating Black History Month in Boston

All events will be conducted virtually or in accordance with COVID-19 public health guidance.

May 12

Black History Boston: Jane C. Edmonds

A force for equity and inclusion... she did it her way

May 12

Black History Boston: Sheena Collier

Sheena Collier is a super-connector, convener, and strategic planner.

May 12

Black History Boston: Aba Taylor

Aba Taylor is a social justice educator, facilitator, organizer, consultant, and nonprofit executive...

May 12

Black History Boston: Yavilah McCoy

Trail blazer, teacher, and international organizer

May 12

Black History Boston: Shelley Webster

A long-time advocate for equity in the construction industry

May 11

Black History Boston: Bridgette Wallace

Creative innovator, advocate, and urban planner

May 11

Black History Boston: Michelle 'Mona' Thompson

Speaker, best-selling author, and founder of RISE (Reaching Into Self-Esteem)

Feb 28

Black History Boston: James Brown saves Boston

Today, we look back to the day the soulful James Brown saved Boston by himself.

Feb 28

Black History Boston: Charles Yancey

Today we honor the contributions of the Honorable Charles Yancey, the first City Councilor of...

Feb 27

Black History Boston: The Black women of the City Council

Today, we are proud to honor the contributions of the Councilor Andrea Campbell, Council President...

Feb 26

Black History Boston: Michael Curry

Today, we are proud to honor the contributions of Michael Curry, the hardest working man in public...

Feb 25

Black History Boston: Elma Lewis

Today, we are proud to honor the life and contributions of Elma Lewis, the Grande Dame of Roxbury!

Feb 24

Black History Boston: Royal Bolling

Today, we are proud to honor the life and contributions of the Honorable Royal Bolling, a Forefather...

Feb 21

Black History Boston: Travis McCready

Today, we are proud to honor the contributions of Travis McCready, the change agent of health equity...

Feb 21

Black History Boston: Black Heritage Trail

Today, we take a look at the historical significance of the Black Heritage Trail.

Feb 21

Black History Boston: The hero of the Boston Massacre, Crispus Attucks

Today, we celebrate the life of Crispus Attucks, the hero of the Boston Massacre.

Feb 20

Black History Boston: Lucy Miller Mitchell

Today, we are proud to honor the life and contributions of Lucy Miller Mitchell, the architect of...

Feb 19

Black History Boston: Byron Rushing

Today we honor the contributions of Byron Rushing, Boston's moral compass!

Feb 18

Black History Boston: Thelma Burns

Today, we are proud to honor the contributions of Thelma Burns, Boston's beloved activist!

Feb 14

Black History Boston: Ruth Batson

Today, we are proud to honor the life and contributions of Ruth Batson, the champion of educational...

Feb 14

Black History Boston: Combahee River Collective

Today, we look back to the work of the Combahee River Collective.

Feb 14

Black History Boston: Bruce Bolling

Today we honor the contributions of Bruce Bolling, Boston's first Black Council President!

Feb 14

Black History Boston: Martin Luther King Jr. marches from Roxbury

Today, we look back to the day Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. led a march from Roxbury.

Feb 13

Black History Boston: Reggie Lewis

Today, we are proud to honor the life and contributions of Reggie Lewis, the Celtics' number 35!

Feb 12

Black History Boston: Doris Bunte

Today we are proud to honor the contributions of the Honorable Doris Bunte, the first Black woman to...

Feb 10

Black History Boston: Beth Chandler

Today, we are proud honor the contributions of Beth Chandler, a fighter for Black women empowerment!

Feb 10

Black History Boston: Tito Jackson

Today, we are proud to honor the contributions of Tito Jackson, the Inheritor of the Roxbury Legacy!

Feb 7

Black History Boston: Frederick Douglass speaks at Faneuil Hall

Today, we look back to the day the Frederick Douglass first spoke at Faneuil Hall.

Feb 7

Black History Boston: Nelson Mandela Visits Boston

Today, we look back to the day the freedom fighter Nelson Mandela visited Boston.

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