Where You At? is the continuation of the series on Thursday, November 30th at the Bruce Bolling Building. Refreshments will be served from 5:30- 6:00 PM. The program will begin at 6:00 PM.

The series is presented by Black Mass Coalition, Encuentro Diáspora Afro, UMass Boston Africana Studies Department, UMass Boston Black Mental Health Advocacy & Research Lab, Boston Pan African Forum, At-Large City Councilor Julia Mejia, Next Leadership Development and RMAAD Diaspora. 

“You look at the landscape, but the landscape also looks back at you; Landscape is more about what you don’t see than what you do see.”

Acclaimed artist Teresita Fernández joins Jeffrey De Blois, organizing curator for the Boston presentation of Forecast Form: Art in the Caribbean Diaspora, 1990s-Today, for an evening of conversation on art, the Caribbean, and the sources of inspiration for her breathtaking mixed media artwork in the exhibition– Manigua(Mirror).

Thursday, November 30, 2023, from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at Boston City Hall for the Fay Chandler EMERGING Art Exhibition Gallery Reception. Celebrating all of this year's selected artworks and announcing the winners of the award categories!

The Best of Us Podcast Series is a must-attend gathering for podcast enthusiasts and creators alike. Immerse yourself in captivating discussions, thought-provoking interviews, and inspiring stories from the world of podcasting. Connect with like-minded individuals, exchange ideas, and learn from the best in the industry.

Prepare to be inspired by our incredible panelists as they share their stories and insights. This event is your chance to engage with the Best of Us Podcast community in person and connect with like-minded individuals. Be ready to laugh, learn, and be moved by the power of authentic storytelling

Join the Boston Community Solar Cooperative, and to write a new chapter in Boston's energy story.
* Connect with BCSC Members and other interested community members.
* Discover how you can co-own solar panels with your neighbors.
* Learn how you can help reduce the Dorchester Food Coop's energy expenses.
* Influence the way our solar co-op benefits our community.
Lunch is available for all attendees from 12 - 1 pm. Lunch, drinks, and plenty of opportunities to foster community ties are all FREE. This event is open to all, whether you're simply curious about solar energy, you’re a DFC Member or you just like community events. Bring your ideas, questions, and enthusiasm — Make a positive impact together!

Right to the City Boston will be strategizing around their priority campaigns including rent control and participatory budgeting, hearing from their partners who are leading the fight in our neighborhoods, and making plans to build power together. Interpretation, food, and child care will be provided.

Annual state conference to convene our intergenerational and intersectional feminist community from around the state to hear about the 193rd legislative session, our agenda for 2024 & elect new leaders to the Mass NOW INC and Mass NOW Foundation boards.

Money makes the world go round, but can money make the world cool down? join us for a discussion about the intersections of economics and environmental studies.

The Builders of Color Coalition invites you to join us for our 2023 Annual Meeting, with a reception and networking to follow. Join us as we review BCC's accomplishments over the past year, and take a look ahead into 2024. The entire event, including the board-focused meeting, is open to attend for registrants.

Are you looking to start a small food business? Have an existing food business you're looking to scale? Do you need help navigating the permitting and food safety regulations as you get started? Learn more about all CommonWealth Kitchen (CWK) has to offer at our virtual information session and tour.

CommonWealth Kitchen is Boston's nonprofit food business incubator. We provide commercial kitchen space and technical & business assistance to help food businesses grow and scale. We’re on a mission to build a new food economy grounded in racial, social and economic justice by strengthening the capacity, connections, and collective power of diverse entrepreneurs to start and grow successful food businesses.

In its second year, The Mayor’s Office of Equity and Inclusion will kick off the holiday season with a combination holiday event. We believe that unity in giving can motivate us as we partake in this year's festivities and we aim to give back to the community that has done so much for each other. Boston gives back is an opportunity for us to experience the rich cultures and activities and this year we aim to capture and highlight what makes us unique. The winter holidays in December are full of parties and festivities where some are traditional and some are for fun. Some of the Holiday celebrations we want to incorporate include Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa.

Applications are now open for Cohort 9 of Santander Bank's Cultivate Small Business program for any small food businesses located in MA, RI, and NY. Applications due January 14th, 2024.

Santander’s Cultivate Small Business was created to help early-stage entrepreneurs (focused on women, people of color, and immigrants) build food businesses.

The 12-week (fully virtual) program is completely FREE to food entrepreneurs and provides you with industry specific education, networks and mentoring, along with the opportunity to apply for capital grants for your business. It’s like a mini MBA for food businesses. The program is fully funded by Santander Bank. For Cohort 9, the program is virtual and open to any small food businesses in MA, RI, and NY.