Upcoming Events
Featured Workshops
#UjimaWednesdays
We hold member meetings that are open to the public, dedicated to financial and political education, and our member working groups. Watch all past events on our Youtube.
Every week on Wednesday, starting at 6:00PM EST.
All-African People’s Revolutionary Party (AAPRP)
All-African People’s Revolutionary Party (AAPRP)
Virtual
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
6:00 PM
Martha's Vineyard Black Biz Day Tour
Live Like a Local Tours
In Person
Saturday, September 14, 2024
9:00 AM
Angelito Collective
Demiyah Perez
Virtual
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
6:00 PM
Ujima Cafe
Ujima
In Person
Thursday, September 19, 2024
5:00 PM
Heal the Hood
KC-El
Virtual
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
6:00 PM
Ujima Cafe
Ujima
In Person
Saturday, September 28, 2024
12:00 PM
Ujima Cafe
Ujima
In Person
Thursday, October 10, 2024
5:00 PM
Member Teams
Coalitions, Policy & Grassroots Organizing
Virtual
September 11, 2024
7:15 PM
Resourcing Night School
Virtual
September 11, 2024
7:15 PM
The Year Black Music Became Pop Music
Hybrid
September 12, 2024
7:30 PM
Anchor Institution Organizing Member Team
Virtual
September 18, 2024
7:15 PM
Resourcing Night School
Virtual
October 2, 2024
7:15 PM
Resourcing Night School
Virtual
November 20, 2024
7:15 PM
Community Events
Our events page is updated once a month, along with the #EventEdition of the Ujima Newsletter on the first Thursday of the month.
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If you have an event that you'd like to add to Ujima's calendar, please send us the information to add to the calendar via this form.
First Fridays: White Hot Vol. 9
August 2, 2024
Wear your summer whites for the latest edition of our iconic sunset party on the waterfront. Enjoy seaside dancing, refreshing cocktails, and contemporary art with a view.
Pineapple Fresno Bashment
August 3, 2024
Join Hillside Harvest as they celebrate the launch of Pineapple Fresno Seltzer! A tasty mashup between Hillside Harvest and Portico Brewing.
Enjoy reggae music, door prizes, raffles, Caribbean hot sauce tastings & delicious Jamaican jerk chicken tacos courtesy of Taqueria El Barrio!
Whittenton's Annual Village Block Party
August 4, 2024
Celebrating Whittenton's 200 year anniversary!
Start a Food Biz Workshop
August 7, 2024
This workshop is perfect for food businesses in the idea-stage and about-to-launch phase of food business growth.
Striking Against Debt
August 7, 2024
Our BU is a people’s university organized by striking graduate students at Boston University during summer 2024. BU grad workers and allies offer teach-ins open to anyone on a pay-what-you-want basis to benefit the BU Grad Workers Support Fund. View our calendar of teach-ins.
Prenatal Workshop Series for Black and Brown Families
August 7, 2024
Welcome to our Prenatal Workshop Series: It Starts in the Womb! Join us in person at South Boston for an informative and engaging series of workshops designed to support you on your journey to parenthood. Our workshops cover a range of topics from nutrition and exercise to emotional well-being and birth preparation. Connect with other expecting parents and feel empowered as you prepare for this exciting new chapter in your life. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gather valuable information and build a supportive community.
Virtual Info Session + Tour - CommonWealth Kitchen
August 8, 2024
Come hear what CommonWealth Kitchen has to offer small food businesses and go on a virtual tour of our commercial kitchen space.
10th Annual Boston YBP Beach Day
August 11, 2024
Come and join us for a delightful day under the sun, surrounded by a radiant group of individuals! Our beach gathering is centered around fostering a sense of community, so we kindly request that you bring along any food, snacks, and beverages to share at our communal table.
Black- Owned Business Pop-Up Market
August 11, 2024
Celebrate and Shop Black-OwnedbBusiness Pop-Up Market in Harvard Square - FREE!
Visit, Shop, and Network with us every Sunday from June 2 - October 27, 2024 in Harvard Square on Palmer Street between Brattle Street and Church Street. Experience a vibrant marketplace showcasing a diverse range of products and services, all crafted with passion and creativity. (CLF). Shop for unnique gift items from fashion, vegan treats, fine art, bags, jewelry, artisan soaps, sauces, dog treats to accessories, there will be something for everyone.
Alianza Park Series @ JAMAICA PLAIN
August 14, 2024
Roundhead Brewing Company and Fresh Food Generation present Alianza Park Series, a first-of-its-kind mobile beer garden and hospitality series coming to seven neighborhood parks across the City of Boston! Alianza Park Series combines a menu of small-batch brews from the Latino-owned Roundhead Brewing Company and farm-to-plate Caribbean American eats from Fresh Food Generation.
Data Feminism
August 14, 2024
Our BU is a people’s university organized by striking graduate students at Boston University during summer 2024. BU grad workers and allies offer teach-ins open to anyone on a pay-what-you-want basis to benefit the BU Grad Workers Support Fund. View our calendar of teach-ins.
The 14th Annual African Festival of Boston
August 17, 2024
Come join us at Boston Common for a day filled with vibrant music, delicious food, and colorful cultural performances. This in-person event celebrates the rich diversity of African heritage in Boston with live music, dance, art, and more.
Experience the rhythms of Africa through traditional drumming, get lost in the intricate beadwork of local artisans, and savor the flavors of authentic African cuisine. Whether you're a longtime fan of African culture or just looking for a fun day out, there's something for everyone at the African Festival of Boston.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to celebrate and connect with the African community in Boston. Mark your calendars and get ready for a day full of excitement and joy!
DSNI Multicultural Festival
August 17, 2024
The Multicultural Festival honors the arts & culture of our community. Come and celebrate all day! We’ll have food representative of the ethnic backgrounds that make up this community, interactive games for the whole family, and performances from across the diaspora.
Immigrant Small Business Day
August 17, 2024
Join us at Mattapan Farmers Market and support immigrant-owned businesses at Immigrant Business Day! Shop for a variety of products while celebrating the diversity and entrepreneurial spirit within our community.
Seaport x Black Owned Bos. Market
August 25, 2024
The Seaport x Black Owned Bos. Market will take place outside on Seaport Common and will feature Black-owned businesses from throughout the Greater Boston area. The open-air market will feature a different theme each month: May 19 (Rhythm and Blooms), June 23 (The Cookout), July 21 (Island Style), August 25 (Afro-Soul), September 22 (Fall Fest) and October 20 (Hearty Harvest). The market is open from 12:00pm to 6:00pm on Seaport Common (85 Northern Avenue) and is free to the public. Each month, special themed activities will vary as well, including a family-friendly Tot Spot Playspace, games provided by The Little Cocoa Bean Co., beverages by JK Catering & Events., food from rotating vendors, live music by DJ Slick Vick & KNSZWRTH, photobooth coordinated by The Social Butterflies, along with entertainment and giveaways unifying the theme.