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Master Class w/ Dr. Akinyele Umoja

Blackstonian Arts & Culture Series Presents… AT THE FEET OF THE ELDERS MASTER CLASS OG Edition: Original Geniuses, Griots & Gods Dr. Akinyele Umoja Author of “We Will Shoot Back: Armed Resistance in the Mississippi Freedom Movement Professor Africana Studies @ Georgia State University (GSU) Founding Member New Afrikan People’s Organization Malcolm X Grassroots Movement Wednesday October …

JUNETEENTH BOOK FAIR – June 19 NOON – 5PM

Frugal Bookstore + Blackstonian

UJAMAA MARKETPLACE

UJAMAA MARKETPLACE @ DIASPORA PLACE (Warren St./Crawford St.) Open Lot next to Grove Hall Post Office (Open Market section at triangle at corner of Warren St. & Crawford St.) HOURS OF OPERATION 10 AM – 6 PM (7 days a week) MON | TUE | WED | THU – $50/day FRI | SAT | SUN …

Black Men Walk – Sundays 8AM

BLACK MEN WALK. 8AM Sunday Mornings SUCKER FREE EVENT – NO SUCKERS ALLOWED. BLACK MEN | KINGS | GODS | BOSSES This is very simple. Black Men will meet up and take a walk. During the walk we will talk & build about various subjects. The goal is to develop relationships and partnerships, build our …

Housing Policy Summit Friday 11/6/20

Via Voices of Liberation Friday November 6, 20207:00-8:30 PM RSVP to Participate on Panel Facebook Event Housing Policy Summit event, taking place Friday, November 6th at 7pm. Hosted by Voices of Liberation and the Office of City Councilor Julia Mejia The goal of the event is to get all of the city’s top advocates in …

BOSTON POLICE TASK FORCE COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSION September 22, 2020

[Source] The Boston Police Reform Task Force is hosting a listening session to gather community feedback on their initial draft recommendations. The Task Force was charged with reviewing the Boston Police Department’s (BPD) current policies and procedures and then presenting to Mayor Walsh and to the public recommendations for reform. The Task Force focused on …

Black & Blue III – PPP (Plans, Policies & Proposals)

The Complete video from our Zoom Town Hall Community Conversation on Police and Policing.

Talkin’ to the Police 6/15/20

https://cutt.ly/TALKIN2POLICE A community conversation with police officers about Police Reform. Topic: Talkin’ to the PoliceTime: Jun 15, 2020 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meetinghttps://cutt.ly/TALKIN2POLICE Meeting ID: 876 6416 9639Password: 536340 One tap mobile+13126266799,,87664169639#,,1#,536340# US (Chicago)+16465588656,,87664169639#,,1#,536340# US (New York) Dial by your location+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)+1 646 558 8656 US …

Black & Blue III – PPP (Plans, Policies & Proposals)

Black and Blue Community Conversation on Police / Community Relations and Police Accountability http://cutt.ly/blknblu Topic: Black & Blue III – PPP (Plans, Policies & Proposals)Time: Jun 11, 2020 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meetinghttps://cutt.ly/BLKNBLU Meeting ID: 857 2571 3069Password: 047721 One tap mobile+13126266799,,85725713069#,,1#,047721# US (Chicago)+16465588656,,85725713069#,,1#,047721# US (New York) Dial by your …

Malcolm X RBG Flag Raising 5-19-20 (Live Streamed)

May 19th is the Official Malcolm X Day in the City of Boston and in his honor we will raise the RBG (Red, Black & Green) Flag at Boston City Hall Plaza at 12 noon. We will live stream on FaceBook Live.RSVP on FaceBook here: https://www.facebook.com/events/553469748645712/

Master Class w/ Dr. Akinyele Umoja

Blackstonian Arts & Culture Series Presents… AT THE FEET OF THE ELDERS MASTER CLASS OG Edition: Original Geniuses, Griots & Gods Dr. Akinyele Umoja Author of “We Will Shoot Back: Armed Resistance in the Mississippi Freedom Movement Professor Africana Studies @ Georgia State University (GSU) Founding Member New Afrikan People’s Organization Malcolm X Grassroots Movement Wednesday October 19th, 2022 6PM – 9:30PM ZOOM ONLINE $15 Gen Admission  |  $5 Youth/Students GET TICKETS HERE:  https://bit.ly/UmojaRBG TOPICS: * Liberation Movements * Reparations * Republic of New Afrika * Mutulu Shakur & Tupac Shakur SCHEDULE: 6 PM Intro & Greetings 6:30 PM Dr. Akinyele Umoja …

JUNETEENTH BOOK FAIR – June 19 NOON – 5PM

Frugal Bookstore + Blackstonian

UJAMAA MARKETPLACE

UJAMAA MARKETPLACE @ DIASPORA PLACE (Warren St./Crawford St.) Open Lot next to Grove Hall Post Office (Open Market section at triangle at corner of Warren St. & Crawford St.) HOURS OF OPERATION 10 AM – 6 PM (7 days a week) MON | TUE | WED | THU – $50/day FRI | SAT | SUN – $75/day CALL FOR MORE INFO 617-297-7721 ALL VENDORS SHOULD PROVIDE THEIR OWN TABLES / CHAIRS ETC. (TABLES AVAILABLE AT ADDITIONAL CHARGE) WE STRIVE FOR EVERYONE TO BE RESPECTFUL OF THE SPACE AND EACH OTHER. MUST KEEP VENDOR AREA NEAT & CLEAN. SIGN UP HERE: …

Black Men Walk – Sundays 8AM

BLACK MEN WALK. 8AM Sunday Mornings SUCKER FREE EVENT – NO SUCKERS ALLOWED. BLACK MEN | KINGS | GODS | BOSSES This is very simple. Black Men will meet up and take a walk. During the walk we will talk & build about various subjects. The goal is to develop relationships and partnerships, build our own network and find ways that we can work together to better our community and people. We will be going to various locations throughout the area. THIS IS AN ADULT EVENT. IN THE FUTURE WE WILL DO EVENTS WHERE WE CAN BRING ON YOUNG MEN …

Housing Policy Summit Friday 11/6/20

Via Voices of Liberation Friday November 6, 20207:00-8:30 PM RSVP to Participate on Panel Facebook Event Housing Policy Summit event, taking place Friday, November 6th at 7pm. Hosted by Voices of Liberation and the Office of City Councilor Julia Mejia The goal of the event is to get all of the city’s top advocates in one space to share their organization’s work with members of the public, connecting people to services and creating a space for collaboration. This is a continuation of the Vacancy Tax Proposal for Boston conversation. Invited Panelists include folks representing community organizations, NDC’s and elected officials …

BOSTON POLICE TASK FORCE COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSION September 22, 2020

[Source] The Boston Police Reform Task Force is hosting a listening session to gather community feedback on their initial draft recommendations. The Task Force was charged with reviewing the Boston Police Department’s (BPD) current policies and procedures and then presenting to Mayor Walsh and to the public recommendations for reform. The Task Force focused on four main areas of review: Use of Force policies Implicit Bias Training the Body Worn Camera Program, and Strengthening the Community Ombudsman Oversight Panel (COOP) board. Feedback from this session will guide the Task Force on their final recommendations on changes to BPD policies and …

Black & Blue III – PPP (Plans, Policies & Proposals)

The Complete video from our Zoom Town Hall Community Conversation on Police and Policing.

Talkin’ to the Police 6/15/20

https://cutt.ly/TALKIN2POLICE A community conversation with police officers about Police Reform. Topic: Talkin’ to the PoliceTime: Jun 15, 2020 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meetinghttps://cutt.ly/TALKIN2POLICE Meeting ID: 876 6416 9639Password: 536340 One tap mobile+13126266799,,87664169639#,,1#,536340# US (Chicago)+16465588656,,87664169639#,,1#,536340# US (New York) Dial by your location+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)Meeting ID: 876 6416 9639Password: 536340Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kczRPR4DT1

Black & Blue III – PPP (Plans, Policies & Proposals)

Black and Blue Community Conversation on Police / Community Relations and Police Accountability http://cutt.ly/blknblu Topic: Black & Blue III – PPP (Plans, Policies & Proposals)Time: Jun 11, 2020 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meetinghttps://cutt.ly/BLKNBLU Meeting ID: 857 2571 3069Password: 047721 One tap mobile+13126266799,,85725713069#,,1#,047721# US (Chicago)+16465588656,,85725713069#,,1#,047721# US (New York) Dial by your location+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)Meeting ID: 857 2571 3069Password: 047721Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdaSCGeMV3

Malcolm X RBG Flag Raising 5-19-20 (Live Streamed)

May 19th is the Official Malcolm X Day in the City of Boston and in his honor we will raise the RBG (Red, Black & Green) Flag at Boston City Hall Plaza at 12 noon. We will live stream on FaceBook Live.RSVP on FaceBook here: https://www.facebook.com/events/553469748645712/