Deeply committed to social justice, Cambridge-based artist Tomashi Jackson (b. Houston, TX, 1980) creates vibrant prints, paintings, videos, textiles, and sculptures that powerfully explore systemic inequities found throughout U.S. history.

Influenced by California muralist traditions, Jackson’s work scrutinizes the mechanics of societal power and recognizes triumphs in civil rights advocacy and the empowerment of communities of color. Featuring artworks inspired by communities and individuals in New York, Missouri, Georgia, Texas, Ohio, Colorado, and Athens, Greece, Across the Universe demonstrates Jackson’s ongoing commitment to investigating underrecognized histories and visualizing recurring patterns in American democracy.

Calling all music buffs and trivia enthusiasts! Join us for 🎶 Digging In The Crates, a night of nostalgia and fun on October 4th. Sponsored by Rooted in Roxbury, this event will test your knowledge of tunes from the '70s through the early 2000s with questions on song titles, producers, samples, and more.



Hosted by 🎤 Collin Knight of Black Brew Dialogues and local dj 💿 DJ TROY Frost, it's set to be an unforgettable evening. Don't miss out on winning awesome prizes and trying delicious bites from Caribbean-inspired eatery Flying Boar Kitchen! 🥪

Join friends and supporters of the ICA to celebrate the opening of three new exhibitions: Charles Atlas: About Time, Tau Lewis: Spirit Level, Gun Violence Memorial Project.

Enjoy a first look at the exhibitions and complimentary refreshments at this special event.

Join our vibrant feminist community as we celebrate our recent successes and honor a group of dynamic changemakers in Massachusetts and beyond!

Mass NOW's 14th Annual Feminist Affair is happening on October 10th from 7-10pm at Hibernian Hall (184 Dudley St, Boston, MA).

This year's program includes Lifetime Achievement awardees; Senator Sue Moran, Representative Denise Garlick, Representative Sarah Peake, Representative Ruth Balser, and Feminist in Action Awardees who have demonstrated outstanding dedication and innovative leadership in driving positive change within their communities. The night wll also feature along with light bites from some of Boston's best restaurants: Lincoln, Hunters and Capo (Broadway Hospitality Group), a cash bar, music by DJ WhySham, two performances by local drag queens (Violencia Exclamation Point and Brae Edwards), and a silent auction!

For the next installment of our Transformative Media Series, we'll be at Print Ain't Dead. Join us for a night of unwinding, connection and joy! We will be sharing exciting news and program updates, including our voter resource sessions and this year's BIG THANKS Food Drive. Light bites, wine and mocktails available on a first come, first served basis.

This event is free and all donations are greatly appreciated.

Join us for a celebration of cultural heritage and an exploration of identity with a make-your-own nameplate jewelry workshop! Learn how to create personalized metal nameplates that can be transformed into necklaces, earrings, or rings.This workshop is open to anyone and all skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned jewelry maker or a curious beginner, we invite everyone to join us for this hands-on workshop that combines creativity, culture, and craftsmanship.

This class meets on two consecutive Thursdays: 10/17 and 10/24 from 6:00PM - 9:00-PM at the Design Gym Road on 7 Ramsey Street in Upham's Corner between CVS and Chase Bank.

Halloween is creeping up, and we’re hyped to announce the return of THE BLAIR B*TCH PROJECT!

It's going down this October at Chez Vous, and we’re throwing a massive Halloween party + concert to celebrate the women who’ve been running the scene! 🖤

POP OUT ON OCTOBER 17TH—it’s gonna be a night to remember!

Being active can be fun, especially alongside your friends and family. Throw in a live DJ, some good food, and you’ve got Fit Fête! Meet local health and wellness professionals, try new fitness activities, and do it all in community!

ALL AGES WELCOME. Stronger together!

Your ticket includes:

Entry to event
One raffle ticket
Access to ALL fitness and wellness sessions throughout the day. Learn, and get moving!
Workout and wellness sessions led by local instructors and practitioners.
Choose to take one, several, or all!
Sweat and smiles :)
Water, snacks, and a healthy lunch

This season, we are collaborating with Mary Amanda McNeil (she/her), Assistant Professor in the Department of Studies in Race, Colonialism, and Diaspora at Tufts University, to bring you “The Rez and The Hood,” a DS4SI Design Gym speaker series, that celebrates local practices of Black and Indigenous placekeeping, stewardship, and institution-building. Across four events, panelists from the Commonwealth will reflect upon their lives’ work while attending to broader thematic questions such as: What has happened to us spatially? How have we created life-affirming geographies in the midst of settler colonial and anti-Black dispossession and displacement? What are our visions for the future?

The places we call home have been spatially transformed by settler colonialism, anti-Blackness, and other forms of domination; this shapes the conditions of life and death for Black and Indigenous families, communities, and nations in the lands that are commonly referred to as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. And yet, BIPOC political organizers, community members, and tribal citizens have fought against colonial, national, and local policies of dispossession and displacement for the past four centuries—insisting upon their responsibility to remain in place and critically shaping their environments in the process.

Register to join us and be a part of this rich dialogue.

Presented in conjunction with Tomashi Jackson: Across the Universe, this panel explores the histories and legacies of abolitionist practices today. Just as Jackson’s work reckons with the overlooked portions of American history and the long shadow of slavery, so too do these area partners contend with abolitionist thought to correct the ongoing impact of slavery in contemporary society.

Organized in collaboration with the Tisch College of Civic Life at Tufts University and the office of Vice Provost for Institutional Inclusive Excellence, speakers include exhibiting artist Tomashi Jackson, Nia K. Evans and Cierra Michele Peters from the Boston Ujima Project, the Nation’s first democratically governed investment fund, Dayna Cunningham, Dean of Tisch College for Civic Life at Tufts University, and Laura McDonald, Manager of Collections, Tufts University Art Galleries.

This program is supported by the Tufts AS&E Diversity Fund

The Mass Black Expo (MBE) is the Commonwealth's premier event for showcasing Black businesses, organizations, and allies committed to fostering an equitable community.

Mass Black Expo 2024: Empowering Black Voices is a two-day immersive experience that brings together hundreds of Black-owned businesses, entrepreneurs, and professionals with purchasing opportunities, capacity-building resources, and skill and career advancement options. The Mass Black Expo is an opportunity for residents of the Commonwealth to convene and share ideas to realize a more productive, inclusive, and equitable economy.

In this class, students will learn the fundamentals of screenprinting, including the tools and techniques needed to gain a solid understanding of this popular printing technique. Students will learn how to use a squeegee, mix ink, and properly coat, expose, and prepare a screen for printing. We will practice printing on various surfaces, including paper and fabric. Throughout the class, we will explore the art of screenprinting and its role in protest and promoting social justice. Limited to 10 students.

This class meets for two consecutive Saturdays: 10/26 and 11/02 from 12pm - 3pm at the Design Gym on 7 Ramsey Street in Upham's Corner.

In this workshop, we will explore intermediate bookbinding techniques that use sewing to hold the pages of the book together. We will use an awl, needle, and thread to create durable book structures. Good for small to medium-sized books, we will focus on Japanese Stab Binding and Kettle Binding with Coptic Alteration. Japanese Stab Binding features decorative stitches along the exposed spine of the book. The Kettle binding technique, when combined with coptic elements allows the book to open completely flat. We recommend enrolling and completing the Intro to Bookbinding: Non-Stitch Books workshop to build a solid foundation, but it is not mandatory. We will provide guidance and support to ensure all participants can successfully engage with the advanced techniques in the subsequent sessions of our bookbinding workshop series.

This class will be held on 10/31 from 6pm-9pm at the Design Gym on 7 Ramsey Street in Upham's Corner.