When immigrant rights are under attack, what do we do? Stand up, fight back! The Safe Communities Act (S.1401/H.3573) will create a stronger Commonwealth by protecting immigrants' rights and keeping law enforcement focused on public safety. Join us for an exciting lobby day to push our legislators forward on this bill. Even if your legislatorContinue reading →
Join the MRWC's Outreach Specialist John Macone for a slideshow walk through the evolution of the Merrimack River -- from its turbulent emergence from the Ice Ages, to its important role as a center for human transportation, commerce and industry, and finally to the decades-long efforts to clean it up You are sure to learnContinue reading →
oin us at the Statehouse: https://bit.ly/2YEWBth Every election, Massachusetts disenfranchises thousands of its own citizens by denying eligible voters the ability to register or update their information on Election Day. Two out of three of those prevented from casting a ballot are actually registered but rendered ineligible because their registration contains simple and fixable errors.Continue reading →
Emergency Meet for Climate Justice—Dance and Discussion: Join the Sustainable Solutions Lab at UMass Boston and the José Mateo Ballet Theater for an evening of dance and discussion about climate justice. The dance performances will be complimented by a panel of local climate justice experts and a community discussion. Learn more and register here. Thu,Continue reading →
For almost 50 years City of Boston Pride Parade is taking place on a Saturday in June. This annual event highlights both the celebratory and activist origins of the parade. A rainbow flag is carried up Beacon Street and numerous events dedicated to the LGBT community, both officially affiliated with Boston Pride and not official,Continue reading →
The Massachusetts Native Peoples Working Group will meet again on June 8, 2019 to continue strategizing around protecting and recognizing the rights of native peoples in Massachusetts. A list of topics to be discussed include: · Update and strategize on the native mascot bill and other related bills pending before the legislature; · Recognition ofContinue reading →
Join ACTION-Acre Coming Together Improving Our Neighborhood and Coalition for A Better Acre for our annual celebration of the Acre and resource fair!
It’s coming back. CMAA is excited to bring back the fashion event of the year. Please mark your calendar for Saturday, June 8, 2019 to witness never before seen models straight from our community. SPONSORSHIP LEVELS: $5,000 – Haute Couture $2,500 – Vogue $1,000 – Trendsetter $500 – Friend TICKETS: $50 – General Admission $35Continue reading →
"Hair Tales: Stories of Black Hair-i-Tage" is an original staged reading written by Christa Brown and developed by the Free Soil Arts Collective, a program proudly supported by funds from the Greater Lowell Community Foundation. This artistic work details the personal stories of five black women and the complex relationships with their hair. Join usContinue reading →
Playing for the Planet: World Music Against Climate Change: Featured performers include virtuoso multi-instrumentalist Lloyd Thayer, the Swedish/Celtic duo stylings of Sunniva Brynnel and Yaniv Yacoby, and the brilliant young Hindustani vocalist Samarth Nagarkar. RSVP and buy tickets here. Sat, Jun 8, 7pm-10:30 pm, Community Church of Boston, 565 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116