CHUCK TURNER, 1940-2019
Chuck Turner at 11/4/10 RCC Student Protest Against Police Brutality at BPD Headquarters. Photo by Jason Pramas. Future historians of our city will no doubt ponder how it is that we let things get so...
View ArticleSPECIAL BOSTON THROWBACK: THE LIFE AND DEATH OF HAKIM JAMAL
On May 1, 1973, in the living room of 113 Townsend St in Roxbury, Hakim Jamal was listening to the radio, joking and laughing with friends. Next to him was a loaded shotgun. Around 11 pm there was a...
View ArticleMANDELA EFFECT: THE IMPORTANCE OF PRESERVING ART IN BOSTON’S COMMUNITIES OF...
“It was to create a different municipality that was a majority of people of color and working class folks, because we wanted a seat at the table.”
View ArticleROXBURY RESTAURANT WEEK TO TAKE PLACE JUNE 13-19
“This week coincides the Boston Black Restaurant Month in collaboration with the Black Hospitality Coalition and Black Restaurant Week”
View Article29TH ANNUAL ROXBURY HOLIDAY & PARADE CELEBRATION
A tree lighting, a Kwanzaa celebration, and a Macy's trolley parade to ring in the season
View ArticleMAYOR WU GOING LIVE ON IG TODAY TO SHARE DETAILS OF MASS AND CASS PLAN
Mayor Michelle Wu and senior advisor Dr. Monica Bharel will host an Instagram Live on @MayorWu to share details on yesterday's announcement regarding an updated timeline and key steps to transform the...
View Article“LIVE THE MAGIC” EXHIBIT TACKLES GENTRIFICATION AND ROXBURY ERASURE
“The marketing of this particular condo development represents a common tactic: erasure of reality and history.”
View ArticleA Bigger, Stronger, Stacked Comics In Color Festival
“We’re going to have local artists talking about graffiti, hip-hop, and the radical history of comics.”
View ArticleNew Installations In Egleston Square Address Housing Insecurity, Engage Public
“In the end, what we did was have everyone write about how the housing crisis affects them personally.”
View ArticleRoxbury Cannabis Event To Feature Panel With Hakim Green Plus Musical...
“I am hoping to have a gathering of engaged minds … Some will come to learn … Some will share their knowledge and experience.”
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