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
We're joining forces with the UMass Lowell Kayak Center, Office of Sustainability, Climate Change Coalition, Merrimack Valley Sierra Club and other local environmentally minded organizations and individuals to clean up the Merrimack River that we all enjoy! Join us for a fun, community building, service event. Included in registration are snacks and refreshments and boatContinue reading →
Who is leading the fight today for bread, roses, and sustainability, too? This Lowell Talks will feature an expert who works at the intersection of labor organizing and environmental justice, Dr. Todd Vachon. Throughout the conversation, we will consider the connections between labor politics and climate change as well as the prospect of the greenContinue reading →
Please join us for a peaceful rally to support basic health care for all! With the U.S. Supreme Court poised to gut Roe v. Wade, Massachusetts must dismantle barriers to care and reform state laws to protect reproductive freedom. Every person has the right to pursue the life they want, including the right to decideContinue reading →