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,…
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…
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…
Join us for a lecture and discussion in partnership with Massachusetts Action for Justice and Massachusetts Affordable Housing Alliance for a talk and discussion on the history of redlining and blockbusting that have historically targeted Black and Brown communities the Dorchester and Mattapan. Not only will facilitators discuss the past but also current limitations and…
Join Embrace Boston for Embrace Massó ¡Con Salsa!: Ritmo y Sonido Block Party, a free outdoor celebration bringing together live music, dance, food, and community on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 3–7 PM at Summer Street Plaza in Downtown Crossing. This special Block Party Edition marks a new chapter for Embrace as we welcome our neighbors into…
ENG: Celebrate with us under the glow of the harvest moon outdoors for an evening of lanterns, laughter, and community and family love. Join us for this wonderful opportunity for young children and youth to learn more about one of the most treasured traditions in Vietnamese culture – Tết Trung Thu (Mid-Autumn Moon Festival). It’s…
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…
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