Black Voices of the Revolution: Liberty, Emancipation, and the Struggle for Independence is now open! What do you do when a country cries out for liberty—but won’t offer it to you? In the shadowed alleys and crowded docks of Revolutionary-era Boston, Black men and women—enslaved and free—listened as white colonists thundered about freedom. They heard…
“What can I reveal that has not been shown? Black people — not entertaining, just being, living. Letting people deal with that as reality.” — Derrick Adams This first mid-career survey of the prolific New York–based artist Derrick Adams (b. 1970 in Baltimore) offers a sweeping view of his multidisciplinary practice over twenty years. Adams…
This exhibit sheds light on the overlooked histories of Black, Native, and multiracial men and women who fought, labored, and led in the struggle for American independence across all thirteen colonies. Through documents, personal narratives, and digital interactives, the exhibition uncovers the courage and resilience of those whose contributions helped shape a new nation, even…
Tracing Our Footprints/Carving Chinatown’s Future celebrates the collective effort behind the Boston Chinatown Cultural Plan, a community-driven vision developed through collaboration among local Chinatown organizations, the Metropolitan Area Planning Council, and the City of Boston. About the Curator: Ananth Udupa (he/they) is a South Asian artist born and currently residing on O'Odham lands (Phoenix,…
Buy Black, Buy Local at the Seaport x Black Owned Bos. Market The Seaport x Black Owned Bos. Market returns for its 7th season on Harbor Way. The outdoor market will feature Black-owned businesses from throughout the Greater Boston area along with a different theme each month: May 24 (Rhythm and Blooms), June 28 (The…
Experience Chinatown is where you can discover a new take on Asian American Cultures. See, hear, create, and connect. Together, celebrate the rich cultural fabric of Boston Chinatown through free creative activities for all. Murals on view: 8/29 - 10/18 Live performances, activities, and exhibits: Saturday, 9/26 (rain date: Sunday, 9/27) Since 2017, Experience Chinatown…
Follow @everybodygotta_eat on Instagram for more event details. Everybody Gotta Eat was built on one belief: food brings people together. Every year, our BBQ reminds us that it doesn’t matter where you come from, what you do, or what you’ve been through. When we gather around good food, we become family. On August 30, we’re…
Join us as we unveil a historical marker honoring the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts (ULEM), a leading force in advancing economic opportunity and equity across the region. Founded in 1919 to support Black migrants arriving in Boston during the Great Migration, ULEM has grown into a vital institution providing workforce development, education, and advocacy…
Celebrating AAPI Creativity at the Heart of Boston This year, NAAAP Boston is thrilled to host the Made in Boston Festival at Arts at the Armory in Somerville, MA. The festival will take place on Sunday, September 13, so save the date for a day of fun, shopping, and celebrating the creativity and entrepreneurship…
Buy Black, Buy Local at the Seaport x Black Owned Bos. Market The Seaport x Black Owned Bos. Market returns for its 7th season on Harbor Way. The outdoor market will feature Black-owned businesses from throughout the Greater Boston area along with a different theme each month: May 24 (Rhythm and Blooms), June 28 (The…
Welcome to Everyone250 — Discover our mission, watch our story, and become a part of the movement as we commemorate 250 years.