Events — AfroCentered Media

NAACP Convention 2023

Esplanade Boat Party 2023

ABCD Block Party 2022

Jamaica Plain Porchfest 2022

Fenway Porchfest 2022

Arboretum: Emerald Necklace Conservancy 2022

Shooting Lilacs at the Arnold Arboretum for Emerald Necklace Conservancy

6/22/2022

Park Olmstead 2022

Bamsfest 2022

“BOSTON ART & MUSIC SOUL (BAMS) Festival is one of the fastest growing urban arts and music festivals in the City of Boston that celebrates Afro-centric identity and Black artistry, all while amplifying the voices and creative contributions from local, regional and national entertainers of color.

Mother, cultural activist, Founder & Executive Director, Catherine T. Morris, set out with a vision to create a festival that would provide equitable access and opportunity for marginalized audiences and artists of color to collectively experience high-quality live arts and music programming in Boston. Since its debut in June 2018, more than 8,500+ people have attended the summer annual event – Boston Art & Music Soul (BAMS) Festival, at the historic Franklin Park - Playstead Field.

As a 10-year initiative with the City of Boston's Office of Arts & Culture, the expansion of this festival is expected to attract over 20,000 festival goers from the east coast, with inclusions of multiple stages, genres of music and various artistic mediums that reflect the true diversity of our ever-changing City of Boston, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the world!”

June 11, 2022

Boston, MA

BeWell Retreat 2022

“We’re back but this time we are bringing Love Your Magic to Black and Brown girls in Lynn! Girls in grades 2-5 are welcome to apply!

The Be Well Retreat will promote wellness through yoga, dance, painting and community dialogue.

Together we will develop the tools to be well within ourselves and with our sisters. Will you join us?! “

Love Your Magic - https://www.loveyourmagic.org/

March 5, 2022

Lynn Museum, Lynn MA

BeWell Retreat 2021

Allston / Brighton Block Party 2021

Hosted by ABCD ABNOC, PSF Community Center and Family Nurturing Center Join us to celebrate the fall with food, children's crafts & pumpkin painting, music, community resource tables, and a zumba class by Oak Square YMCA.

https://bostonabcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ABCD_AB_BlockParty_Flyer.pdf

inPublic 2021

“The Design Studio for Social Intervention, or DS4SI, is happy to present the 2021 “inPUBLIC Festival” to Boston in promoting social-justice-inspired artwork! 60 local and national artists will come to the Downtown Crossing Steps, Washington and Franklin Streets for a three-day interactive art experience. The artists will transform the area with art and art-making focused on solidarity and healing, with messages of resilience and interdependence.

The DS4SI team will construct a site-specific experience around the Downtown Crossing steps, which will include a stage area for the opening and closing ceremonies and performances. A gallery-like atmosphere will be designed to encourage reflection and interaction. “ Secret Boston

Check out the Portraits Here

More info check - https://www.ds4si.org/interventions/inpublic2021

November 5 - 7 2021

Downtown Boston

Black Cotton Club (House) Jam

See more https://www.instagram.com/blackcottonclub/?hl=en

July 31, 2021

Boston, MA

For The People Juneteenth Celebration

For The People Juneteenth Celebration and Community BBQ

Hosted by Black Boston and catered by Boloco

Portraits Here

June 19th

Location: Titus Sparrow Park, Boston MA

Trans Resistance March, Vigil and Pridefest 6122021

Trans Resistance March, Vigil and Pridefest 2021

“Our Mission: Identify and respond to transphobic and cissexist actions, including violence and systemic oppression, through resistance. When the need to resist arises, we will not be silenced.

How we Resist: We are a trans and community led organization who plans and organizes the annual Trans Resistance rally at Franklin Park. Throughout the year we create spaces, events and experiences that uplift the TQBIPOC community. We will work in collaboration with other social justice networks in order to address the pressing, urgent, and emergent needs of marginalized communities across Massachusetts.”

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/713486435946930/

TransresistanceMA Website: https://www.transresistancema.com/

June 12, 2021

Portraits

Eziah & Tanekwah Tie The Knot

Eziah and Tanekwah Tie the Knot

This was a beautiful ceremony celebrating the love of two of the most lovely people. Small celebration in person broadcasted for their friends and family over Zoom which though not ideal, allowed for more folks to show up and share their well wishes. Lots of crying, but so so much more love!

January 31st , 2021

Mithsuca Mural Boston Center for the Arts

Public window Installation for Combahee’s Radical Call: Black Feminisms (re)Awaken Boston

On view through Spring 2021

More at :

https://afrocenteredmedia.com/work#/mythsuka-mural-boston-center-for-the-arts/

November 4, 2020

Mills Gallery, Boston Center for the Arts, Boston, MA

Black Market Mural BTS Day 1

Black Market Nubian Black Lives Matter Mural Creation

BTS Day 2

Mural Portraits

“The Nubian Square Public Art Initiative is a newly launched initiative spearheaded by Black Market Nubian to develop a series of public murals and installations as a catalyst for neighborhood economic empowerment by the community, for the community. This effort aims to compensate local artists to collaborate on the envisioning of the square, which was recently renamed in 2019 as part of a larger effort to acknowledge the district as an Afro Centered community hub within Boston and the greater New England Region.

The initiative officially kicked off on July 4-5th through the installation of the City’s first Black Lives Matter street mural on the Washington Street corridor, led by local Roxbury Artist Lee Beard and “Mar” with Christopher Grant as Lead Art Engineer. This kickoff event has engaged over 20 collaborators through street painting and documentation. An estimated 1000 people have visited the mural during its creation. We see the Nubian Square Public Art Initiative as a catalyst to transform both the physical and social landscape of the district. Our district has been struggling for many decades with the disinvestment of white flight, redlining; shift to e-commerce purchasing habits, the opioid crisis, and now the Coronavirus pandemic.

This initiative serves to strengthen Nubian Square as the commercial center of Boston’s majority Black Community as well as its state-designation as an Arts and Culture District. The investment made in Nubian Square’s creative community will ensure equity, encourage collaboration between seasoned and emerging artists.

We believe art is not just a luxury; art predetermines success in a world increasingly driven by creativity, design, technology, and innovation. This initiative is a unique opportunity to kick-start the local economy, create jobs, and attract new businesses to Nubian Square. It is an opportunity to invest in a neighborhood rich with artistry that has served as a cultural backbone in the community for decades.” -

GoFundMe for Nubian Square Public Art Initiative - https://www.gofundme.com/f/d9excv-nubian-square-public-art-initiative

Black Market Nubian Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blackmarketnubian/?hl=en

July 4th and 5th, 2020

Boston, MA

Black Market Mural BTS Day 2

Black Market Nubian Black Lives Matter Mural Creation

BTS Day 1

Mural Portraits

“The Nubian Square Public Art Initiative is a newly launched initiative spearheaded by Black Market Nubian to develop a series of public murals and installations as a catalyst for neighborhood economic empowerment by the community, for the community. This effort aims to compensate local artists to collaborate on the envisioning of the square, which was recently renamed in 2019 as part of a larger effort to acknowledge the district as an Afro Centered community hub within Boston and the greater New England Region.

The initiative officially kicked off on July 4-5th through the installation of the City’s first Black Lives Matter street mural on the Washington Street corridor, led by local Roxbury Artist Lee Beard and “Mar” with Christopher Grant as Lead Art Engineer. This kickoff event has engaged over 20 collaborators through street painting and documentation. An estimated 1000 people have visited the mural during its creation. We see the Nubian Square Public Art Initiative as a catalyst to transform both the physical and social landscape of the district. Our district has been struggling for many decades with the disinvestment of white flight, redlining; shift to e-commerce purchasing habits, the opioid crisis, and now the Coronavirus pandemic.

This initiative serves to strengthen Nubian Square as the commercial center of Boston’s majority Black Community as well as its state-designation as an Arts and Culture District. The investment made in Nubian Square’s creative community will ensure equity, encourage collaboration between seasoned and emerging artists.

We believe art is not just a luxury; art predetermines success in a world increasingly driven by creativity, design, technology, and innovation. This initiative is a unique opportunity to kick-start the local economy, create jobs, and attract new businesses to Nubian Square. It is an opportunity to invest in a neighborhood rich with artistry that has served as a cultural backbone in the community for decades.” -

GoFundMe for Nubian Square Public Art Initiative - https://www.gofundme.com/f/d9excv-nubian-square-public-art-initiative

Black Market Nubian Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blackmarketnubian/?hl=en

July 4th and 5th, 2020

Boston, MA

Trans Resistance Vigil and March for Black Lives

“We honor the legacy of Stonewall by coming out to the most authentic PRIDE in 50 years. "It's time for Black Trans excellence to lead OURSELVES" - Athena Vaughn

JOIN US: Franklin Park Playstead

DANCE:

DJ FrenchY: www.facebook.com/DJFrenchY617/

DJ WhySham: www.facebook.com/shamrocklegendz

LISTEN:

Video performance by Teesha Boo

“We Shall Overcome” by Black Bear Extraordinaire

Speeches by activists Athena Vaughn, Chastity Bowick, Tre’Andre Valentine and Monica Cannon Grant.

MARCH: We are marching to Nubian Square!

COSPONSOR: Organizations, businesses & elected officials are invited to co sponsor the event to help promote, donate and attend. Go to transgenderemergencyfund.org/ to donate, co sponsor & sign up for the mailing list!

Trans Resistance is Black and Brown trans people and allies, with Black and Brown trans people taking the lead. On behalf of all of us, a HUGE thank you to our co sponsors:

Supporters: $500

For the People - Boston

Queer Soup Theater

Mass NOW

GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders - GLAD

Greater Boston PFLAG

MassEquality

Kristen Porter Presents

Senator Edward J. Markey

Fenway Health

Advocates: $1,000

The Network/La Red

Julian Cyr

A League of her Own: $8,000

Monica Cannon Grant, Violence In Boston Inc.

-Email us if you need to reach out for any reason: TransResistanceMA@gmail.com “

Event Facebook Link

Boston, MA

June 13, 2020

The Stoop by Unbound Bodies

The Stoop presented by Unbound Bodies

An activation during ds4si's inPUBLIC--a festival of public art making. For our offering we're activating the "stairs to nowhere" in Downtown Crossing as a giant stoop--complete with altar making, jumprope, hair care, music and more. Through this work, we are reclaiming our right to be black, be tender, and experience collective joy #inPUBLIC. Event is free and open to the public, our stoop is interactive and we invite people of color to come join! first row of stoop and games stage are accessible.

We view braiding and greasing each other’s scalps as an act of intimacy and care. Through this work, we are reclaiming our right to be black, be tender, and experience collective joy #inPublic. We’re looking for collaborators to help bring this vision to life.

September 13 and 14

Locations:

The Steps @ Downtown Crossing

555 Columbia Road, Upham's Corner

Boston Caribbean Carnival 2019

All photos taken in 20 minutes at the Boston Caribbean Carnival

August 24, 2019

Boston, MA

Afro-Indigenous Arts + Healing Festival

Empowered by the Ancestors and enlisted by the powers to be, Black Market and a group of COMMUNITY CREATIVES have been tapped to take-over the blighted lot (across from the Haley House next to Black Market) for an ARTS + HEALING Festival!

This is an opportunity for us to enliven and activate a space that has been vacant for over 50 years in the center of Dudley Square, Roxbury! Join us for the ART + HEALING TAKE-OVER! Change the VISUAL + SPIRITUAL CONVERSATION of our community by participating in this incredible event!

LIVE ART- Paint the Block! -Bring your own Art Supplies and Create your own mural! We supply the canvas! HEALING STATIONS- SIsters of Calabash | ILE ASE (Ritual, Prayer, Reiki, Tarot and more!)

Part I of BLACK AUGUST weekend! MUSIC- Afro-Beats + Afro-House!

Live DJ's, Drummers and performances by local Artists of FAMILY FAMOUS + MILKSHAW BENEDICT and Friends!AN AFRICAN ART SALE- Over 500 Masks, Shields, Yoruba Sashs, Statues, Textiles and more!

AN INTERACTIVE FASHION RUNWAY- Curated by Joelle Jean-Fontaine (Founder of fashion brand: I am Kreyol)

A ROYAL ROUND TABLE SESSION- Curated by Jessicah Pierre (Founder of Queens Company)

CURL WORLD- Hair as Art and Culture- Curated by OMG! which stands for OBSERVE MY GREATNESS; aiming to create a place for DIVINE SPIRTS to enjoy and embrave the essence of our energy! (Founder Komeal Hullum)

PHOTO WALLS- At this Festival- YOU ARE THE ART! Tag #AfroArtsFEST #beautifydudley and post on IG!

VENDORS-

Enjoy the handmade artisanal goods by local makers and entrepreneurs!LOUNGE- Hang out with us and enjoy the transformation of our neighborhood!

FOOD COURT- Taste of Indigenous Foods from around the Diaspora!

FIT X CAMP with ZUUMBA,

FULL BODY, YOGA curated by Joanne Lesperance (Leader- Fit X Camp)

FACE AND BODY PAINTING! - TBADANCE

CIRCLE CIPHA!!!!!

August 17, 2019

Location:: Black Market, Dudley, 2139 Washington Street, Roxbury, Boston, MA

Email: afroindigenousfest@gmail.com

Artwork on flier: @allenmoreworks

Event Link - https://www.facebook.com/events/2385916225023994/

Summer Vibes 2019 - Poems and Pizza

Summer Vibes featuring

Samantha Casseus, Poems & Pizza

If you are not a writer, you will be a writer for the night! Trust us!

Poems & Pizzas is an event that happens only a few times a year, originated and led by Sam.

This workshop is for beginners, those that are interested in creative writing for the first time, poets, spoken word artists, poetry lovers, writers, lyricists, and of course fans of written and vocal artistic expressions of freedom. All are welcome to learn, to build, and to give feedback to one another. This is simply a meet up for fun, poetry, and collaborative efforts and supporting our wellness.

Sam has found a great love for writing ever since she was in high school. Most of her work has to do with biblical references and religion and how that impacts the black community's psyche as well as pieces on women empowerment and the development of personal growth and leading a satisfactory/purposeful life. She loves to give whatever she feels the audience needs at that moment. She believes that poetry and spoken word creates an atmosphere in which people can truly relate to what is being said and can provoke a certain emotion to encourage people to really think about certain issues that we're not always as comfortable to discuss during casual, everyday conversations.

Poems/Pizza is Free and open to the public. Pizza provided. We encourge to to bring a yooung women 15-25 to this Summer Vibes!

Summer Vibes is a collaborative initiative of ABCD Sister2Sister with artists, makers and creatives to offer wellness strategies to supporting women's and girls self-care

ABCD’s Sister2sister is about meeting young women where they are. We’re in the community and work with young women 15-25 one on one. In a 60 to 90 minute session, we’ll teach you vital information, develop a personalized prevention plan to help keep you healthy and safe, and connect you with other resources fir additional supports.

Sister2Sister is also about special events that bring young women like you together for overall wellness. There’s talk, food, fun, and critical information that’ll help you today and in the future.

Sign up for a private and confidential judgment-free Sister2Sister conversation. When you complete the session, you’ll get a $25 gift card.

So many factors impact your life and how you live it. We have an evidence-based curriculum, meaning that we use proven practices that can help you become aware of potential risk factors and learn how to change actions and reactions that don’t serve you. You’ve got the power. We’re here to help you access it Sister2Sister. Find out more by contacting us at sister2sisterabcd@gmail.com

STATEMENT OF USE: PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOGRAPHY

By attending this event, you grant permission to Action for Boston Community Development, Inc. (ABCD) to use your name, image, and/or voice in any of its electronic, print, or multimedia publications (including but not limited to internal or external publications or media sources via newspaper articles, television coverage, online/web content, social media outlets, and any other print or electronic publications by ABCD) and agree that you will make no monetary or other claim against ABCD relating to this use of your name, image and/or voice.

Please notify the photographer or videographer or an event staff person if you do not want to be photographed or filmed.

Tender Table

“at the tender table ‘Yes’ is an unclassifiable pleasure.

Tender Table seeks out stories about traditions with food, the restaurant industry, food’s impact on the body and body image, and everything in between our sweet, savory, sour, bitter relationships to food.

Tender Table is a storytelling platform for women, trans, and nonbinary folks who are black, indigenous, or people of color. We seek out narratives about the sweet, savory, sour, and bitter relationships to food and its connections to identity, memory, and community.

At Tender Table, all are welcome — expect to be immersed in stories, and sample delicious food prepared by the speakers. “

Learn more at https://www.tendertable.com/

June 8th, 2019

267 Western Ave., Brighton, MA

Event Portraits

Pride 2019 Boston

Shots from Pride 2019

Boston

A Litany for Survival

BY AUDRE LORDE

For those of us who live at the shoreline
standing upon the constant edges of decision
crucial and alone
for those of us who cannot indulge
the passing dreams of choice
who love in doorways coming and going

in the hours between dawns
looking inward and outward
at once before and after
seeking a now that can breed
futures
like bread in our children’s mouths
so their dreams will not reflect
the death of ours;

For those of us
who were imprinted with fear
like a faint line in the center of our foreheads
learning to be afraid with our mother’s milk

for by this weapon
this illusion of some safety to be found
the heavy-footed hoped to silence us
For all of us

this instant and this triumph
We were never meant to survive.
And when the sun rises we are afraid

it might not remain
when the sun sets we are afraid
it might not rise in the morning
when our stomachs are full we are afraid
of indigestion
when our stomachs are empty we are afraid
we may never eat again
when we are loved we are afraid
love will vanish
when we are alone we are afraid
love will never return
and when we speak we are afraid
our words will not be heard
nor welcomed
but when we are silent
we are still afraid

So it is better to speak
remembering
we were never meant to survive.

Black Woman Is God, Year of The Trinity Photobooth

“Black womxn performers, visual artists and vendors from the Boston area and beyond are coming together to uplift the power of creation. BLACK WOMAN IS GOD is a sacred, ceremonial and celebratory space created by Black women for the appreciation of Black women's contributions to art, history, and existence. Please note that gender non conforming, and male identifying community members are welcome and encouraged to enjoy the night as well. The event is part interactive gallery, screening of original short film "When The Sea Rises", part live performance and part dance celebration.

Radical Black Girl invites you to explore divinity through the lens of the Black Woman. The intention of the space is for collective healing, recognizing our pasts and our ancestry, and reimagining a present in which we are in control of our own narratives.

This event is on Mother's Day weekend, please invite a woman in your life whom you are grateful for and would like to celebrate. There will be a special moment in the night where you will be able give appreciation to a black womxn you know and love.

Note: Please bring an offering (fruit, flowers, candles, written prayer)

Doors open at 6:30 PM

Performances start at 7:00 PM

Dance Party starts at 9:30 PM, Tune provided by DJ TroyFrost

FAQs
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

You can email radicalblackgirlteam@gmail.com with any questions. “

Event Page

Location: Black Market, Boston, MA

May 11, 2019

Photo of Tyahra by Farah Jeune

Network and Unwind with B Ladies i Public Health Boston & BBWiH

“Networking Mixer for Black Womxn Public Health and Health Professionals in Boston About this Event: Black Ladies in Public Health and Boston Black Women in Health are excited to present the first 2019 networking mixer for Black Womxn Public Health and Health professionals across Boston. Join us as we come together for this FREE event to network, eat and drink, and unwind after 5 with other empowering Black womxn in the Boston area! We are also excited to share more information about both organizations: Black Ladies in Public Health Boston and Boston Black Women in Health. Join us to also learn more about the BLiPH Boston activities planned for our inaugural year and about continued opportunities to engage with BBWiH this year! Registration required and will be capped when we reach capacity for the space. There is Free Parking available in the Crosstown garage. Please reach out to BLiPHBoston@gmail.com if you have any questions! We look forward to seeing your face in the place!”

Hip Hop + Haute Couture

MFA Late Nites: Hip Hop + Haute Couture

"Wear your best look and join us for a special sneak peek of "Gender Bending Fashion" at the next edition of the MFA Late Nites, an after-hours celebration at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The event features a wide range of programming created in partnership with local organizations, artists, and more:

• Preview "Gender Bending Fashion" before it opens to the public on March 21! The exhibition looks across a century of style that dares to break the rules regarding the relationship between gender and dress. More than 60 boundary-pushing designs are featured, presenting the work of groundbreaking contemporary designers—including Alessandro Trincone Official, Rad Hourani and Thom Solo—in the context of historical trends like the garçonne look of the 1920s and the peacock revolution of the 1960s.

• "Hip Hop + Haute Couture," a lineup of performers in the Shapiro Family Courtyard, curated by Billy Dean Thomas featuring designs by Villada Michelle. The lineup includes DJ sets and live performances by Vintage Lee, DJ SLICK VICK, Neon Calypso, Abdul Johnson and Boston Chery.

• Explore the work of designers SALT, A/C SPACE, Landeros New York and Stuzo clothing in “Ungendering Fashion,” a presentation curated by dapperQ. Each designer will present their collections in custom, interactive installations throughout the evening.

• New York City-based The Phluid Project, the world's first gender-free clothing store, will offer select apparel from their new spring 2019 line in the Main Bookstore & Shop.

• Stop by Fluide's Beauty Bar, featuring an on-site makeup artist, pop-up shop and DIY makeup station. Fluide is a collection of high-impact, cruelty-free makeup for all skin tones, gender expressions and gender identities.

• Find your new favorite ‘zine, a boldly designed poster, evocative jewelry and more at the Maker Market, which will highlight queer, trans and gender nonconforming artists making work in Boston and beyond.

• Express yourself in the Karaoke Lounge with DJ Dayglow! Request a song, bring a drink and try out a new look with fun props and accessories while you perform.

• Get inspired by boundary-pushing designs in "Gender Bending Fashion" and create your own stylish accessories to wear throughout the night.

• In addition to "Gender Bending Fashion," explore the exhibitions "Graciela Iturbide's Mexico," "Postwar Visions: European Photography, 1945–60," "Radical Geometries: Bauhaus Prints, 1919–33" and "Made Visible: Contemporary South African Fashion and Identity."

• Enjoy a variety of food and drink options, including a tasting menu in the Shapiro Family Courtyard, a Beer Garden located in the Garden Cafeteria and wine, beer, soft drinks and snacks at Taste Café.

MFA Late Nites is made possible by Trustee Dr. Jeffrey Leiden and his wife Lisa. Sponsored by Chase."

Facebook Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/569765813539115/?active_tab=about

Location: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA

March 15, 2019

Empowered

Empowered is a night of poetry, live music with a panel curated to empower Women of Color and encourage them to heal from their traumas and change their narratives.

Light appetizers and refreshments will be served.

Organizer/Publishing Author/Speaker - Slandie is a poet, freelance writer and a cultural curator. After years of trying to assimilate into a society that would never celebrate her duality as a black woman and an immigrant, Slandie decided to catalyze her rebirth through her poetry. She completed her first poetry chapbook Dénouement inspired by emotionally reconnecting with her mother. Dénouement is a record of Slandie’s healing as she regained balance over her mental health, unearthed a deeper understanding about the ways maternal relationships (or lack thereof) affected her, defied society’s constructs of race and gender, planted and nurtured self love until she blossomed. Slandie owns the blog Hidden Angles where she hopes to use her voice to inspire others into taking action and remind women that they have a voice that’s meant to be used without needing permission or validation. Slandie is the president and founder of Black Millennial Book Club - an initiative created in an effort to bring Black Millennials together to read books written by Black Authors.
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Queens Talk Second Annual Pre-Valentine’s Day Themed Meetup: Centering the Love on Ourselves!

"Happy New Year all!

This will be Queens Talk Second Annual Pre-Valentine’s Day themed meetup: Centering the Love on Ourselves!

As Valentine’s Day approaches, we all can feel the love that is in the air and can also expect the flood of photos of those showing love and appreciation to their significant others/romantic partners. As a pre-Valentine’s Day treat, we will be centering the love on ourselves by discovering what it means to pour into our own cup and cultivate healthyrelationships. We will be establishing boundaries and gratifying ourselves and the ones we love by gracefully practicing assertiveness through discussion questions and relationship building exercises.

Our featured speaker is Tiffany Mangum. Tiffany is a charismatic, energetic, down to earth Southern Belle with a Midwest city twist. After growing up in the DC Metro area and then moving to Chicago where she received her yoga certification, she decided to make Boston her new home in 2013. She brings over 8 years of experience and teaches many styles of yoga catering to all fitness levels and body types. Along her teaching journey, Tiffany found that yoga was not as accessible to the community as much as she desired. She founded Trupeace Wellness - a wellness collective designed to create opportunities and spaces where people from the community could gather and connect to mindful living.

Her commitment to sharing Trupeace Wellness’ vision makes it possible to partner with both for-profit and non-profit local wellness programs to make and mindfulness more accessible. In her own self-care journey, she realized committing to “self” was both challenging and rewardful. Through other Women's stories about their self-care journeys, she also found out that she wasn't alone.

In early 2018, she curated “The Mindful Woman: Goddess Coffee hour” and “Mindful Woman: Roots to Blossoms Self Care Series” as safe spaces to allow women to come together from all different backgrounds, to be vulnerable, to be radiant, to reconnect to self-awareness, self-love, and to share both the intricacies and simplicities of their journeys. She leans heavily into divine wellness as she fosters spaces that motivate, incite open expression, and expunge fears of "not being good enough" or not being worthy. Tiffany is a true inspiration and leaves a mark of self-love and self-awareness whenever she expresses herself.

This meetup is brought to you by our Development Officer, Iris Lapaix, and our Vice President, Nephtalie Dujour.

For any questions, comments, or concerns regarding the meetup, please feel free to send an email to queenstalkinc@gmail.com.

Looking forward to seeing you then! ❤️✨"

Facebook event link - https://www.facebook.com/events/224552745156762/

Art featured in the portraits - Scarred Perceptions by Jacob Giberson
(for more information email elizabest.dicicco@massart.edu

Location: Mass Art's Kennedy Building 625 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115.
February 9, 2019

Healthy Visions 2019

Theme: Mind, Body, Spirit, Community

Wellness Panel and Resource Tables

Wellness Topics and come learn Afrobeats

Individual and Community Vision Boards - all materials provided

Dinner Served

Free HIV/STI Testing

Giveaways

For more information or group registration

please contact Irvienne Goldson

Irvienne.goldson@bostonabcd.org

Thursday January 31st 2019

5:30-8:30pm

Thelma Burns Building - 575 Warren Street Roxbury

Saint Sebastian Festival 2019

The Theater Offensive's OUT’hood Series will present Boston’s third annual Saint Sebastian Festival 2019 (Festival de San Sebastian 2019). Following the past two year’s major success, this year’s celebration will continue bringing the traditions of Puerto Rican culture and celebrations to Boston. The festival will feature Puerto Rican food, community parade, theater and live performances by: Jorge Arce & Bombazo Boricua, Fabiola Mendez & Herencia Criolla, Samantha Love, and Eric German & His Orchestra. All are welcome to celebrate this special day and learn about Puerto Rican cultural heritage traditions while honoring Saint Sebastian, one of the great icons of modern queer culture.

Location: La Fábrica Central Restaurant

January 19, 2019

Queens Talk Two Year Anniversary Banquet 2018

"It is with great pleasure that we are moving forward with our two year anniversary banquet. We are celebrating two years of programming at Carson Place 180 Mt Vernon St, Dorchester, MA 02125 from 5:00PM-10:00PM on Sunday, December 16th, 2018. Our theme for the banquet is Embracing the Light Within.

Queens Talk is a monthly women’s empowerment meet-up for women of color. It is an inclusive space for all women-aligned, femme, trans, and gender non-conforming folk of all ages. This program provides a platform for community members to connect with each other through small group discussions, story-telling activities, presentations, and relationship-building exercises to promote growth, introspection, and personal development while bridging the generational gaps that we often witness as women enter into adulthood.

The mission of Queens Talk is to engage women in deep and thought-provoking conversations that will encourage growth and personal development while aiming to connect women to resources in the community that could best serve and benefit their self-growth as well as establishing self-care strategies that are highly effective towards making necessary progress along the way.

At this banquet, there will be very interactive discussion topics and questions, guest speakers Irvienne Goldson and Celeste the Therapist, performances by Oompa, Priscilla Azaglo, and Sol E. Soul, raffles/prizes, testimonials from past participants, buffet dinner, open cash bar, lots of amazing WOC local businesses and vendors, dance floor, photobooth by Ellie Nguyen of 3ary July, and many more!!! DJ WhySham will be setting the tone all night.

General admission tickets are $40 online and at the door. Use discount code ITSOURANNIVERSARY online or in person for 20% off your tickets ($32). This anniversary banquet is open to everyone.

Tickets are available on Eventbrite here:

www.queenstalkanniversary.eventbrite.com

If you would like to avoid Eventbrite fees, please email queenstalkinc@gmail.com for fixed price tickets or paypal queenstalkinc@gmail.com

A huge thank you to those who have contributed in anyway to make this monthly women’s empowerment meetup possible. The help has been received and is greatly appreciated. For those who would like to further contribute towards our efforts or are unable to attend but would still like to contribute to continue programming efforts for another successful year, you can chip in on the meetup app here:

https://secure.meetup.com/QueensTalk/contribute/https://www.meetup.com/QueensTalk/contribute/ Your contribution helps us cover our costs and make our meetups even better!

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, or would like to get involved in any way, please feel free to get in touch with us via email at queenstalkinc@gmail.com

Thank you so much for your continuous support."

Black Queerstory: Rafiki Film Screening & Panel

On Tuesday December 4, 6:00 - 8:30pm, join Afrocentered Media and Fenway Women’s Health Team for a screening of Rafiki and a panel talkback at Fenway Health, 10th Floor 1340 Boylston St, Boston, MA. Set in Kenya, the movie features a love story between two young women (played by newcomers Samantha Mugatsia and Sheila Munyiva) in a society that still bans homosexuality. Directed by Wanuri Kahiu, RAFIKI is saturated with joy, heartbreak, and a richly effervescent cinematography that showcases Kahiu’s native Nairobi in all its vibrancy. This film centers LGBTQIA+ African people at the intersections of class, religion, health, politics, love, intimacy, with themes centered around coming out and leaving the nest.

This event is free, but space is limited. Register today!

Light refreshments provided. The location is wheelchair accessible and has gender neutral bathrooms.

Event Program
6pm: Reception
6:30pm: Film Screening + Panel

Panelists:
Shaunya Thomas, Lesbian of Color Symposium and Melanin Pride Festival
Lisa Simmons, Roxbury International Film Festival
Bashezo, Unbound Bodies
Lambert, Men of Melanin Magic

Contact: Tanekwah Hinds, thinds@fenwayhealth.org or Tyahra of Afrocentered Media
booking@afrocenteredmedia.com

Movie Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7M_-ucSaFpU

This screening is brought to you by the support and community partnership of:
Lesbian of Color Symposium
Melanin Pride Festival
Roxbury International Film Festival
The Theater Offensive
Unbound Bodies
Wicked Queer Film Festival
For more about the film visit: https://www.rafikimovie.com/
For more about Afrocentered Media visit: https://afrocenteredmedia.com/
For more about Fenway Health visit: https://fenwayhealth.org/

Catering by Tviens Catering Service

American Gothic

AMERICAN GOTHIC!
Drawing on references from the famous Gordon Parks image, Billy Dean Thomas will reclaim what it means to be American Gothic in 2018. Using elements of a silent film, live music, and storytelling, Billy Dean will showcase unreleased music and videos highlighting important, but dark, time periods of their artistic journey as it relates to the darker parts of American History. We advise the audience to come dressed in all black and stay for a killer Dj set by Rilla Force!

All we ask is that the audience come dressed in all black everything! And when purchasing your ticket tag @billydeanthomas and hashtag #bdtamericangothic

Part of the 2018/19 LIVE @ OBERON Fall Series that includes: STL GLD, Camino 84, Samora Pinderhughes, Billy Dean Thomas, and The Sweetback Sisters

Location: Oberon, Cambridge

November 2, 2018

Thrive

"THE STORY

This show was inspired by a simple question: What does it look like when we as QTBIPOC are not just surviving, but thriving?

In August 2017, Simone John published her debut poetry collection, TESTIFY. TESTIFY uses documentary poetics to uplift stories of black people impacted by state- sanctioned violence. While Simone was glad to visibilize this struggle in this prolific work, she feels tired of having the only representation of blackness and queerness be through death.

In September 2017, Bashezo and Stokely first met to begin dreaming of an art space that centered QTBIPOC voices, in response to the violent whiteness of Boston's art scene. Eventually the two created Unbound Bodies Collective, a multidisciplinary arts lab that has already curated and hosted one gallery show, community workshops, and a Queer film festival, and has grown to include other collaborators and community partners.

Together, Simone and Unbound Bodies are celebrating their momentous one-year anniversaries by co-curating THRIVE, a show about reclaiming our own gaze and recentering QTBIPOC spirituality, playfulness, and joy. THRIVE is first and foremost about connectivity—between poetry and visual art, between artists and audiences, between creatives and their community.

"won't you celebrate with me

what i have shaped into

a kind of life?"—Lucille Clifton

THE SHOW

You're invited to the opening reception of Thrive: A Show and Celebration! Presented by Simone John and Unbound Bodies Collective, Thrive showcases visual art and an evening of poetry celebrating QTPOC survival, diasporic spirituality, and joy.

6PM Doors open, light reception

6:30PM Poetry salon begins

THE WORK

Visual art by:

ALISA SIKELIANOS-CARTER

ARIANA GHARIB LEE

ARIFA AWADALLAH

JULIVIC MARQUEZ

JAE RODRIGUEZ

LAYLE OM

ONA WANG

NATASHA MOUSTACHE

TYAHRA OF AFROCENTERED MEDIA

Poetry by:

KRYSTEN HILL

ANDRINE PIERRE-SAINT

ASHLEY DAVIS

SIMONE JOHN

FOOD

There will be light refreshments available. The reception is free, but donations are welcome!

THE SPACE

The United South End Settlements (USES) is located at 566 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA, 02116. The space is fully wheelchair accessible. The reception and poetry will happen on the first floor. There will be art on the second floor and mezzanine, which both have wheelchair access. There are all-gender wheelchair accessible bathrooms on the first floor, and men's and women's bathroom on the mezzanine, which are not wheelchair accessible. For more info about USES, visit their website: https://www.uses.org/

The organizers respectfully acknowledge that this event will take place on land stolen from its original holders, the Massachuset and Wampanoag people. We wish to pay our respects to their people past, present, and future.

THANK YOUS

United South End Settlements

RESIST

Fenway Health

Boston Arts and Culture

*Poster for this event was created by Genevieve Diaz Y Rodriguez. Visual art work by Alisa Sikelianos-Carter.

facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/259256598253057/

Location: Harriet Tubman Gallery, Boston, MA

September 28. 2018

Mariposas & Mangos

"This event aims to gather all generations of people through engagement with interactive artwork and storytelling about Afro-Latin cultures. Come make something creative to add your voice to the artwork, enjoy free mangos, and join the discussion with Haitian and Dominican artists Chanel T Thervil and Iris Lapaix.

This event is part of Hyde Square Task Force's Latinx Heritage Month event series. Visit hydesquare.org for more information about the other events in the series. For any questions, contact Sarah at sarah@hydesquare.org or (617) 524-8303"

Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/2208770889397320/

Location: Hyde Square Task Force, Jamaica Plain

October 13, 2018

Queens Talk: September 2018 Series Relaunch

"Queens Talk is relaunching for our fall series of meet-ups on September 29th at the Erick Jean Center for the Arts, also known as the Dorchester Arts Collaborative from 12:00PM - 4:00PM at 157 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA, 02121.

The theme that will be explored and discussed that afternoon is "Finding the Balance" manifesting your dreams/goals, productivity, as well as how periods of stagnancy could also be purposeful. This is with the understanding that the fall brings with it a sense of a new year and new beginnings, so we will be centering our conversations around how intentional this time can look for us regardless of what phase we are currently in in life.

Our feature presenters and facilitators will be our lovely board members! We are very happy to relaunch with a team of amazing women who are aligned with love for self, the community, and women empowerment. This will be a great opportunity to meet the board as we all process what this season in our lives means for us. I hope you can join us.

Delicious bites for lunch will be provided by local restaurants from the Boston area!

This is a QTPOC inclusive space, all women-aligned, femme, and gender non-conforming folks are welcome and is open to ALL ages.

Spots are limited! General admission is $15 + fees online on Eventbrite and Meetup. To avoid fees, please email [masked] or paypal [masked]

Thank you for those who have contributed in anyway to make this monthly program possible. The help has been received and is greatly appreciated. For those who would like to further contribute towards our efforts, please head to https://www.meetup.com/QueensTalk/contribute/ Your contributions help us cover our costs and make our Meetups even better!

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns or would like to get involved in any way, please feel free to get in touch with us via email at [masked]

We are looking forward to seeing you all then!"

www.queenstalkrelaunch.eventbrite.com

Location: Dorchester Arts Collaborative, Boston, MA

October 29, 2018

Black Women In Health Boston

Boston Black Women in Health:

the group focus is broad on definition and inclusion of health but does have a focus on sexual health.

Contact Irvienne Goldson If you want to get involved.

Location: Doña Habana, Boston, MA

August 23, 2018

Boston Caribbean Carnival 2018

Shots from Boston Caribbean Carnival 2018

*Please Tag /Share /Like *

PC: Tyahra (IG: afrocentered / afrocenteredmedia )

Thank you, Boston Neighborhood Network for the amazing spot

Location: Boston, MA

August 25, 2018

Thanks For The Chapstick - TeaMarrr

Queer Qarnival 2018

"Weird Folk Fest and Boston LGBTQIA Artists’ Alliance are thrilled to present Qarnival, a day-long festival featuring Queer performers, artists, and culture workers in the greater Boston area! Day full of intergenerational and interdisciplinary arts collaborations/activities to celebrate who we are as people, and facilitate conversation about how we can continue to be a diverse Queer presence in a city threatened by gentrification. In addition, we will have a limited number of tables for people to sell homemade crafts, merchandise, and the like. Unlike Boston Pride, we do not associate with banks or police. In addition, we will not have any corporate sponsors. This is a grassroots event organized by Queer people, for Queer people, no strings attached.

Your support for this campaign would fund compensation for artists, rental of sound equipment, professional photography and printing, and provide an event that is financially accessible to the most vulnerable members of our community.

This event will feature workshops and performances by:

Luke Paulino

Pampi

SublimeLuv

Quisol

Playback Theatre

Decibelists

Eziah Blake

Prateek

Sukriti

Petting Kazoo + Anaís Azul

Joey Science

There will also be crafts and painting!

Please don't hesitate to contact us at: weirdfolkfest@gmail.com with any questions.

We are extremely grateful for your support,

Anaís Azul and Rafael Natan of Weird Folk Fest"

Location: Make Shift Boston, MA

July 21, 2018

Queens Talk: Safety Net Party

Queens Talk: Women’s Safety Net Party

Our June 2018 Queens Talk collaboration with ABCD Health Services @BostonABCD @saferissexy is in the tradition of the Women Safety Net Party developed by women of color as grassroots home-based gatherings to educate women about HIV and provide tools for their sexual health and well-being.

In that tradition please join Queens Talk as the host of Women Safety Net Party with ABCD Health Service programs for a safe and supportive environment for women to get together and talk about our reproductive and sexual health care. The Safety Net Party is a time for questions and concerns many women have about impact of HIV/STI, access to family planning services and safer sex methods and partner communication. Knowledge and resources is always power in our hands. The Women Safety Net party is open to all self-identifying and LGBTQ women and girls.

Participants will receive safer sex kit

Testing Referral Card for $10 gift card when tested at a partner site

Our presentations will facilitate information and skills building that are fun, informative and thought provoking to learn about our bodies and our sexuality:

Celeste Viciere, LMHC

Celeste Viciere is a licensed mental health clinician (LMHC) and cognitive behavioral therapist with a private practice based in the Boston area,The Uniting Center. She holds a master’s degree

in counseling from the University of Massachusetts in Boston. Celeste has been in the mental health field for more than 15 years and believes in the power of living a conscious life. She

works with adults and couples, and specializes in depression, anxiety, substance abuse, bipolar and psychotic disorder. Celeste has been featured as an expert in numerous publications

including NBC News, Bustle, Fatherly, and more. Celeste's recently published guided journal,365 Days of Intentional Living, is focused on helping people learn how their emotions guide their actions in everyday situations

Tasha Campbell Parker

Tasha Campbell Parker is a Family Planning Counselor at Greater Roslindale Medical and Dental Center, a satellite clinic of Boston Medical Center. Before joining Greater Roslindale in 2017, Tasha worked for 6 years for a diverse range of organizations, including Action for Boston Community Development where she helped launch the Safer is S.E.X.Y Campaign, Multicultural AIDS Coalition as a testing navigator and as a Committee member of Take the

Test Boston and initiative to increase HIV testing in communities of color as a response to the National HIV/AIDS Strategy. Her journey in the HIV and sexual health work has provided her with the opportunity to be a 4 times Youth Scholar for the National Minority AIDS Council to attend the United States Conference on AIDS and one of the first Ambassadors for National

Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

Irvienne Goldson

Irvienne Goldson is the Deputy Director for the Health Services Department at Action For Boston Community Develop, Inc which provides reproductive health service and community-based sexual health education in greater Boston. She was one of the developers of the Women’s Safely Net Party model as other programs that served women and men, adults and youth.

Follow Action for Boston Community Development and @Safer is sexy - https://goo.gl/MJxBaz

Check Out - http://saferissexy.wixsite.com/saferissexy

IG

@saferisS_E_X_Y

For More Information

#saferissexy #abcdboston #safesexy #reproductivehealth #reproductivejustice

NEU African American Arts Building – AAMARP Gallery

76 Atherton Street

Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

June 20th , 2018

Womxn of Color Weekend 2018

Founded in 2007, Womxn of Color Weekend in Provincetown (WoCW Ptown) is a four-day Pride designed to elevate, strengthen, educate and celebrate LGBTQIA women of color, non-binary people of color, and allies. Provincetown, MA has one of the highest same-sex couple populations in the nation, but suffers from a lack of diversity; WoCW intentionally Works to change that. WoCW is an innovation for social justice and through a series of events [workshops, shows, parties and meals] we ensure that everyone will be able to create memorable & impactful moments throughout the course of the Weekend!

Womxn of Color Weekend in Provincetown (WoCW Ptown) is a 4-day Pride designed to elevate, strengthen, educate and celebrate LGBTQIA Women of Color, non-binary People of Color, and Allies.

Visit http://womenofcolorweekend.org/ For More Info

Location: Provincetown, MA

May 31st-June 3rd, 2018

Queer Womxn’s Empowerment Series: Queering Repro Justice

Fenway’s Women’s Health Team presents the Queer Womxn’s Empowerment Series, a workshop series that supports the holistic health of lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer women as well as non-binary and gender fluid individuals. Reproductive justice is a framework that puts sexual health and reproductive rights into a broad social context that takes into account racism and marginalization. This workshop will cover reproductive justice as it relates to queer people, particularly queer people of color. We will address the difference between mainstream reproductive rights activism and the needs of marginalized communities.

Emily Jaques, a trained peer sex educator who graduated from Bowdoin College in 2017, will facilitate the workshop. She has worked with many sexual health and reproductive justice groups, including The Sex Project, Safe Space, and Sexual Assault Services of Midcoast Maine. Emily started in this work by giving sex-ed talks on the playground in elementary school, and hasn’t stopped since.

Contact: Tanekwah Hinds, thinds@fenwayhealth.org

Light refreshments provided. The location is wheelchair accessible and has gender neutral bathrooms.

Follow Fenway Health for more information about the series.

Community Partner: Queens Talk

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/198791724091526/

Location: Roxbury innovation Center, Boston, MA

June 11, 2018

Hot Bits Queer XXX Film Fest: Boston!

EROTIC SHORT FILM, ART & PERFORMANCE FESTIVAL

🍆 RESERVE TICKETS NOW: https://ticket.americanrepertorytheater.org/single/eventDetail.aspx?p=3292 🍆

After two sold-out weekends in Philadelphia and Baltimore, Hot Bits Queer XXX Film Festival is making one last stop to Boston for ONE NIGHT ONLY!

Hot Bits is a local and international erotic short film and arts festival with unique video and live performance line-ups each night; celebrating Queer/Trans and PoC pleasure, empowerment and self love. The films and performances we curate work to re-write the alienating categories defined by the mainstream commercial porn and sex industries of who/what is desirable and what desire looks/feels like. The project is curated and produced by a collective of queer artists and received over 150 submissions from across the US, Europe, North Africa, and Central and South America.

🔥 FRIDAY JUNE 1, 2018 8:30PM-1:30AM 🔥

🍑Performances 🍑

FIFI LA FOLIE

LA DE'VA ARAZEL

BENJI BOMBAY

ICON EBONY FIERCE

🍒Films 🍒

Indigenous Luv by Demian DinéYazhi´

Full by AORTA films

Take Me Like The Sea by SALTY

Sin Vergüenza by La Muxer Diosa

D.T.F. (Down to Fall) by Evie Snax

Pizza Roles by Ari Chivukula

Besos de Mazapan by Ramses Rodstein

Venus in Scorpio by Evie Snax & Luzifer Priest

BASTARD-A by Hunter Haus studio

Latifúndio by Érica Sarmet

Crystal Clear by Max Disgrace

Trans Women Are Beautiful by Jenna Pup

White Fur by Neve Be Bad & Nikki Silver

Casual Fuckwear by Jen Arter

Breakfast in Bed by Ethan Folk & Ty Wardwell

Spread by Cybee, Cochon de Cauchemar & Noox

Piedad (Mercy) by Naya Pascual

Moods and Moments: Hotel Onyx by Onyx Keesha

The 36-Year-Old Virgin by Skyler Braeden Fox

Internal Energy by AORTA

💋Raffle prizes 💋

Temperance Queer Tarot

Good Vibrations

Leather Coven

Wicked Queer Boston LGBT Film Festival

ACCESSIBILITY

space is wheelchair accessible - please let us know if you need any support accessing the space

https://www.hotbitsfilmfest.com/

Location: Oberon, Cambridge, MA

June 2, 2018

Boston Pride 2018

Boston Pride produces events and activities to achieve inclusivity, equality, respect, and awareness in Greater Boston and beyond. Fostering diversity, unity, visibility and dignity, we educate, communicate and advocate by building and strengthening community connections.

Location: Boston, MA

June 9, 2018

Free Space Festival 2018

"Peace and love everyone! We are excited to announce there will be another free space event coming soon ! We are bringing the Afropunk/Coachella vibes to boston! For those who have been to my free space event in the past know this is a safe open mic space for people/Artist to open up network , be yourself, be free ! This event will still have an open mic sign up as well as some featured artists (to be announced) . We will also have vendors from Fashion , Art , to Food. And some dancing ! A flyer with the announcement of the artists that will be preforming as well as the vendors and Etc. Will be out soon Also there will be a link to purchase tickets coming out as well . If you have any questions or know anyone that will be interested in preforming or vending at this event you can contact the organizers of this event who is myself , Capella or Saturn. We are So excited for this event hope to see you all there love. Love . Love ✨💛🌻 "

S/O To the performers and homies featured in this album:
Nahdra Alleyne
Ashley J Cooper
Capella Auriga
Jaçie Calixte
Karim Roxbury
Des Polk
Priscilla Azaglo
Edward D. Ruff Bryant
Cierra Michele
Sam Casseus

Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/561809764204740/

Location: Museum of the National Center of Afro-American Artists, Roxbury, MA
May 26, 2018

Black Cotton Club Jam Session: 70s/80s Tribute

"Black Cotton Club is BACK and ready to JAM through the 70s/80s Tribute.

Bring your Funky 4 Plus 1

Celebrating Jackson 5, Al Green, Wild Cherry, Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston, Marvin Gaye, Gladys Knight, Sister Sledge and soooo much more!

LIVE BAND
DOPE ARTIST
BEAUTIFUL COMMUNITY

FEAT. LIVE BAND: Guy & Friends

Come dressed in your 70/80s attire

What is a Jam Session?
A jam session is when a community of artists come together and collaborate, vibe and create magic together.

Now that we know the logistics...

Calling all singers, poets, rappers, activists, healers, planters and most importantly, our community to come to this space and bless it."

Location: Shirley-Eustis House, 15 Rockford St., Roxbury, MA
May 25, 2018

Queens Talk with ABCD Health Services May 2018

"We are collaborating with ABCD Health Services Safer is Sexy (Sophisticated Empowered Xtraordinary You) social marketing campaign for HIV prevention at this Queens Talk for women in our community as we discuss the theme of this month's series which is Women of Color and Sexuality, exploring what we have been taught about our sexuality and what we have learned.

This Summer, our co-organizer and co-facilitator, Black Venus, is pleased to announce that they will be relocating to Chicago to continue pursuing their career in the performing arts. As some of you who have attended Queens Talk in the past and have familiarized yourselves and gotten to know Black Venus, you were present to experience them as a creator and host of this safe space. They have been directly involved with the organizing and hosting of Queens Talk and we are happy to see them pursue their career and also sad to see them go but we are hoping to send them off with the utmost love and support from our attendees and community. We will be collecting donations at tomorrow's Queens Talk as they will also be co-organizing and co-facilitating with us one last time before they go.

Our presenter is very excited to share space with you all! We will be having Consuela Greene who is a nationally renowned trainer and speaker with an illustrative combination of experiences, knowledge, and skills as a facilitative leader, activist, capacity builder, and researcher with an unwavering commitment to social justice. Her experience and commitment is shaped by her personal journey as young Black single mother raising two gifted Black young adult sons, Devonte’ and T’mari. She is committed to co-creating a love filled, safe, healthy, and just world for her family and her future generations so they can thrive and reach there God given purpose. Consuela has almost 20 years of experience working in the social sector focused on positive outcomes for youth and families. She is the CEO of Synergy and Solutions Consulting, a founding member of #NoTeenShame Collaborative, serves as the Senior Director of Program Impact for Youthbuild USA, and is a Minister at Myrtle Baptist Church. In all that she does her adventurous spirit is fueled by her faith, love of traveling, enjoying cultural experiences, and spending quality time with her family and friends.

There will be a therapist available to speak with you all this evening for those who would like assistance processing or debriefing.

Dinner is being sponsored by ABCD Health Services Safer is Sexy social media campaign.

This meetup is a safe space for women from all walks of life, queer, trans, and non-binary folk. You do not have to identify with the notion or sentiment of being a Queen to attend, as it is a safe and inclusive space for all. This meetup is open to ALL ages.

We are looking forward to seeing you all then. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns or would like to get involved, please feel free to get in touch via email at queenstalkinc@gmail.com "

Location: African American Master Artists in Residence Program (AAMARP) of Northeastern University, Jamaica Plain

May 23, 2018

Rare Footage VIII: PussyMagic

WE ARE EXCITED TO BRING YOU THE ***8TH*** INSTALLATION OF RARE FOOTAGE

#PUSSYISMAGIC

FEATURING AN ALL STAR, ALL UNDERGROUND, ALL FEMME LINE-UP!!!!

♥♡♥♡♥♡♥♡♥♡♥♡♥♡♥ ♡♥♡♥

YUNG DB [LA]

Returning to the east coast and to the stage of Rare Footage for this first time this year is our sis and co-founder, Yung DB. Thot Lord, Yung Donut Bitch, Brenda Song, call her what you will! Yung DB is a self made internet thot lord famous for her outspoken online persona and unique, left field approach to electronic music production. With songs such as "Hello Kitty Face Twerk", or "Blinkie", off her self released EP "Space Thot", Yung DB undeniably makes music for the club, even if its produced in the bedroom.

https://soundcloud.com/yungdonutbitch

♥♡♥♡♥♡♥♡♥♡♥♡♥♡♥ ♡♥♡♥

AZIA [NYC] {not in this album}

One of the only women on the roster of NY/NJ based club label, Like That Records, a My Little Pony enthusiast and rumored international Au Pair, Azia is a emerging artist from NYC. Azia has a very distinct, sultry and almost hypnotizing vocal style that sets her apart from other femme MCs. Her newest EP entitled "Valley Girl" is a 3 track collection of fun, party-girl, bad bitch anthems.

https://soundcloud.com/aziamusic

♥♡♥♡♥♡♥♡♥♡♥♡♥♡♥ ♡♥♡♥

CREAMER [PVD]

Performing from Providence, Rhode Island is Creamer, the solo music project behind the mind of Iris Creamer. For someone who only started making music a few short years ago on Music Maker (remember Windows 8?) Creamer has come a long way and has proven herself to be a producer to look out for. Just this past week, she released her second EP entitled "Minute Man", made up of 4 electronic tracks packed with bad bitch, money tree creamy realness.

https://soundcloud.com/iriscreamer

♥♡♥♡♥♡♥♡♥♡♥♡♥♡♥ ♡♥♡♥

HAROCAZ [BOS]

The music project behind Boston based artist Zacorah Jackman. Z is well known figure in the Boston scene and is another founding member of Rare Footage. A true hustla, she glows on stage unlike any other and often pep talks her audience to ensure a lit experience for everybody. Z is dedicated to supporting and raising the visibility of fellow femme and POC artists and is a featured performing artist at Slut Island Music Festival later this summer in Montréal!

https://soundcloud.com/harocaz

♥♡♥♡♥♡♥♡♥♡♥♡♥♡♥ ♡♥♡♥

COZY GIRLS [BOS]

https://soundcloud.com/cozygirlsxo

CASH BAR

Venmo & CashApp accepted

RARE FOOTAGE LIVE CAM OPERATOR: Greg

Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/242571446298908/

Location: Dorchester Art Project, Boston, MA

May 19, 2018

QTPOC MentalHealth Panel

"Mental health resources often exclude the intersectional needs of LGBTQ communities of color. This panel of therapists, healers, and community activists will discuss the importance of mental health resources, self-care, and community spaces that affirm queer and transgender people of color.

Moderator:

Arielle Gray, Transformative Culture Project

Panelists:

Chastity Bowick, Transgender Emergency Fund of MA

Eddie Maisonet, Storyteller

janhavi madabushi, Cultivate: QTPOC Healing Practice

Tfawa Haynes, Fenway Health

Community Sponsors:

Fenway Women’s Health Team

Boston Black Pride

The Meeting Point

Lesbians of Color Symposium

If You Can Feel It, You Can Speak It

Contact:

Tanekwah Hinds, thinds@fenwayhealth.org

Casey Dooley, cdooley@bostonpride.org

Location: Bella Luna/MilkyWay, Jamaica Plain, MA

May 16, 2018

Finesse Lit Book Club Meetup 1

"Finesse Lit is a book club for POC, run by POC, reading and focusing on POC. Join us for the first meet up in Boston!

This meeting, we'll be exploring local poet Sam Casseus' chapbook Intrepid, and delve into what radical self love really looks like. We'll decide on options for our next book as well!

We encourage everyone of all genders and orientations to join us. Light refreshments provided.

You can contact Arielle or Sam to purchase a chapbook. Additional chapbooks will be available on site."

Cover art and hosted by Arielle Gray
Location: Dudley, MA
May 6, 2018

Queens Talk in collaboration with ABCD Health Services

Queens Talk in collaboration with ABCD Health Services
"It's great to be able to meet and sit again. We are collaborating with ABCD Health Services Safer is Sexy (Sophisticated Empowered Xtraordinary You) social marketing campaign for HIV prevention for women in our community as we discuss the theme of this month's series which is Sexual Assault Awareness and Healing Queens Talk Our presenters are very excited to share space with you all! We will be having Ashley Slay from the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center who will be presenting and leading a discussion on consent and boundaries. Ashley Slay is the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center’s Youth Clinical Outreach Coordinator. She supports communities in processing, healing, and preventing sexual violence through multi-session workshops and interventions, including but not limited to the community crisis response. She facilitates a youth community organizing program that encourages youth-led sexual violence prevention and access to services. Ashley received a master’s degree in macro practice social work with a certificate in human services management from the Boston University School of Social Work. Additionally, she has strong interest in systemic change and prevention strategies for communities and clinical social work involving youth, race, and gender. We will also be having Wendy Michèl Dupoux, who will be presenting MIND ART: the road to CROWN. engages the audience to deeply reflect on life’s trajectory, in order to release hidden trauma and expose us to another realm of freedom here on earth. This is the largest and longest body of work Fearless has produced and the healing that has been made through this this trajectory has impacted the development of personal growth; in which is now being shared through her artistry, business endeavors and overall life practices. This will be an interactive discussion. Please wear active-wear or comfortable clothes to participate in a brief yoga activity that will be led by Fearless. There will be 2-4 therapists available to speak with you all this evening for those who would like assistance processing or debriefing. Dinner is being sponsored by ABCD Health Services Safer is Sexy social media campaign. Admission is free! RSVP at www.queenstalkapril2018.eventbrite.com or www.meetup.com/queenstalk We are looking forward to seeing you all then. If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch via email at queenstalkinc@gmail.com " Location: 826 Boston, 3035 Washington Street, Roxbury, MA 02119. April 18, 2018

Black Woman Is God

"Over 20 self-identifying Black women performers, visual artists and vendors from the Boston area and beyond are coming together to uplift the power of creation. BLACK WOMAN IS GOD is a sacred, ceremonial and celebratory space created by Black women for the appreciation of Black women's contributions to art, history, and existence. Please note that gender non conforming, and male identifying community members are welcome and encouraged to enjoy the night as well. The event is part interactive gallery, part live performance and part dance celebration.

Radical Black Girl invites you to explore divinity through the lense of the Black Woman. The intention of the space is for collective healing, recognizing our pasts and our ancestry, and reimagining a future in which we are in control of our own narratives.

Interactive Gallery Including:

Altar Building, a healing station by SeedofOshun, Photography, Mixed Media, Paintings & Digitial Art, A Screening of the short film "Black Butterfly", an interactive photobooth and much more!

Vendors include:

Diaspora Africa, Kangas Closet, Q-Made It, AKcreationsbyNicole, Carib Essentials and La Boutique Monique

A multi-generational, multi-disciplinary performance including original dance, spoken word, monologue and live music.

Catered by Dudley Cafe

Tunes provided by DJ DeeDigs"

Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/196694347756912/

Location: Black Market, Boston, MA

April 13, 2018

Queens Talk w/ ABCD Health Services

The next Queens Talk will be held on Wednesday April 18th from 6:00pm-9:00pm at 826 Boston located at 3035 Washington Street, Roxbury, MA 02119. It's great to be able to meet and sit again. We are collaborating with ABCD Health Services Safer is Sexy (Sophisticated Empowered Xtraordinary You) social marketing campaign for HIV prevention for women in our community as we discuss the theme of this month's series which is Sexual Assault Awareness and Healing.

Our presenters are very excited to share space with you all! We will be having Ashley Slay from the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center who will be presenting and leading a discussion on consent and boundaries. Ashley Slay is the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center’s Youth Clinical Outreach Coordinator. She supports communities in processing, healing, and preventing sexual violence through multi-session workshops and interventions, including but not limited to the community crisis response. She facilitates a youth community organizing program that encourages youth-led sexual violence prevention and access to services. Ashley received a master’s degree in macro practice social work with a certificate in human services management from the Boston University School of Social Work. Additionally, she has strong interest in systemic change and prevention strategies for communities and clinical social work involving youth, race, and gender.

We will also be having Wendy Michèl Dupoux, who will be presenting MIND ART: the road to CROWN. engages the audience to deeply reflect on life’s trajectory, in order to release hidden trauma and expose us to another realm of freedom here on earth. This is the largest and longest body of work Fearless has produced and the healing that has been made through this this trajectory has impacted the development of personal growth; in which is now being shared through her artistry, business endeavors and overall life practices. This will be an interactive discussion. Please wear active-wear or comfortable clothes to participate in a brief yoga activity that will be led by Fearless.

There will be 2-4 therapists available to speak with you all this evening for those who would like assistance processing or debriefing.

Dinner is being sponsored by ABCD Health Services Safer is Sexy social media campaign.

Admission is free! RSVP at www.queenstalkapril2018.eventbrite.com or www.meetup.com/queenstalk

We are looking forward to seeing you all then. If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch via email at queenstalkinc@gmail.com

Black Cotton Club Jam Session: Women's Edition

Black Cotton Club Jam Session: Women's Edition
"This edition is dedicated to celebrating Women

LIVE BAND
DOPE ARTIST
BEAUTIFUL COMMUNITY

FEATURING:

Theresa Sophia
Queen
Radical Black Girl Des Polk
Capella Auriga
Daiana Garcia Castro

LIVE BAND feat. : GUYS

Partnering with Queens Talk & Queens Co.

What is a Jam Session?
A jam session is when a community of artists come together and collaborate, vibe and create magic together.

Now that we know the logistics...

We're calling all singers, poets, rappers, activists, healers, planters and most importantly, our community to come to this space and bless it."

Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/338730116613907/
Hosted and lead by Priscilla Azaglo

Location: The Black Market, Boston, MA
March 30, 2018

ForTheCulture, Series 3| V2II

"Stop in and catch the vibe with us at ForTheCulture, Series 3. Help us continue to support our local and independent business owners, designers, and artists. SEE YOU THERE!!!

Series 3 Features:
@glamourupcosmetics
@officialteacha - GourmetGummy
@youknowtata
@notyourmommasjars
@djamero "

Location: 📍29 B Poplar St Roslindale MA
March 18, 2018

#supportlocalartists

Anjimile @ Article 24

Follow the extremely talented Anjimile & Billy Dean Thomas

https://soundcloud.com/anjimile + Spotify + Itunes
https://soundcloud.com/billydeanslist + Spotify + Itunes

Location: 458 Western Ave, Brighton, MA
March 23, 2018

I Am Kreyol Indiegogo Launch Party

"The I Am Kreyol team will be launching their online Indiegogo campaign next week, Thursday March 8th and YOUR support can be crucial to our success!

The following day Friday March 9th at Craft & Caro 23 Drydock Ave, Boston Ma from 6:30-10 pm will be our campaign launch party! You can pre-order products straight from event while we vibe out for the night! ALL ticket proceeds with go towards reaching campaign goal!!

Our Indiegogo campaign goal will be $30,000 with products you can pre-order from our London collection and other cool perks for you to receive for your support. Our perk product prices will range from $15 to $10,000 so there will be many ways to get involved!!

We have the opportunity to manufacture these garments back in Haiti the home country where Yolette, mother of designer Joelle tragically had her boutique burned down in 1987 due to political unrest in the country.

Despite Joelle and her mother originally leaving Haiti due to hardships, going back and contributing to job creation is still an important mission for us and the success of our campaign will be able to allow our story to come full circle.

Landing page: www.Iamkreyolcampaign.com

The greatest contribution if you can’t commit financially is just sharing our campaign and story to those in your network!

Thank you in advance and hoping to see your name pop up this upcoming Thursday =)

-I Am Kreyol Team

Follow KRÉYO For more info

Email info@iamkreyol.com for any questions"

Location: Craft & Caro, Boston, MA

March 9, 2018

Portraits & Power: Installation & Opening| Lesley University

"In an effort to continue celebrating the amazing work within our Lesley community, Sherrill Library will be hosting an exhibit in their atrium highlighting two talented undergraduates, Mosheh Tucker and Rocky Cotard. They are both very well known for their work in visual arts and mixed media design, and here we seek to represent narrative and storytelling within the portraits of women from their communities. Mosheh Tucker was born in Boston. Raised by his mother, who is of Haitian descent, and his father, who is an inter-generational African-American. These two dynamics have fueled his work, giving him two distinct experiences of what he refers to as the Black experience. Tucker is a painter and draftsman, but his work remains highly experimental, which has led to his exploration of other mediums and means of rendition, such as photo, video and installation. He sees himself as an art-maker, but his work is tied to an intellectual process that turns his work into an educational body. Tucker is primarily a portrait painter, his preferred medium being oil paint. He has been featured in shows at Boston City Hall, Lesley University’s Raizes and Roberts galleries and Boston’s Inner City Sanctuary for the Arts. He has received awards for his skill and passion for change and artistic exploration. Tucker’s exploration of technique and the boundaries of paint has lead to the creation of vibrant, stunning work. Rocky Cotard, born in Mirebalais, Haiti and raised in Boston, places himself between two cultures and institutes himself as a bridge for artistic international connections. He draws inspiration from artists like Gontran Durocher, Phillipe Dodard and Ronald Mevs. He returns to Haiti on a yearly basis, which informs his work. His body of illustrations depict the perspective of the Haitian diaspora, in defiance to the narrow representation of it through the media. Cotard’s paintings, prints and illustrations dig into his identity and lineage to collect his history, to reclaim his narrative and to build cultural pride. His work portrays a wide range of color, the use of bold figures that demand attention, and improvisation. Conceptually, the work fights unbalanced power by raising the people who have been generalized and making them into icons whose power is present and staring back. The opening reception for this exhibit is March 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. including light refreshments, free and open to the public."

Location: Sherrill Library

March 1, 2018

ABCD's 2018 Black History Month Celebration

Thanking leaders and innovators of color for every milestone. Honoring the past, present & future - enjoy special presentations and entertainment that span the generations. #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackFuturesMonth Action for Boston Community Developmen

Location: ABCD, 179 Tremont Street, Boston, MA

February 27, 2018

Kelela & Tiffany Gouché

Kelela w/ Tiffany Gouché at Royale

Please, for your health, get familiar with their music. It was incredible.
Kelela
Tiffany Gouché

Location: Royale, Boston, MA
February 26, 2018

Breaking Thru: Celebration of Queer & Trans Artists of Color

"This February, The Theater Offensive invites you to break barriers with us as we bring local queer and trans artists of color to the stage. Join us as we celebrate the diversity of LGBTQ artists from Boston and bring the stories of LGBTQ people of color front and center. Featuring spoken word, music, story sharing, theater, and more, we welcome all to honor these artists and their unique contributions to the culture and vibrancy of our city.

Breaking Thru will feature photography slides by Tyahra Angus aka Afrocenteredmedia, and performances by Eziah Blake, Danny Harris, Liz James, Eddie Maisonet, Seraah Oose, and Quisol.

Link to Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/142757439751706/ "

More Information about TTO: http://www.thetheateroffensive.org/

Location: Bella Luna, Jamaica Plain
February 22, 2018

Black Excellence Art Show

Pi Art Society is a group of artists who gather to put on art shows in the Boston area. Showcase over 20 artists from musician to poets and Artist. For Artist by Artist.

FEATURING A LINE UP OF 15 ARTIST AND MUSICIANS AND MUCH MORE

Spoken Word, Fashion Show, Art Auction, and Music.

Featured:
Des Polk aka GodDes is a Boston based performance and teaching artist, producer, and founder of art-activist platform Radical Black Girl is audacious, unapologetic and empowered in self-knowledge. She invites her communities to self-transformation through art. She has been dancing professionally for 16 years and sharing her poetry with audiences small and large for 9 years. She has presented works at the Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Boston Chapter, Multi-Cultural Teaching Institute, The White Privilege Conference, Urban Bush Women's Summer Institute, as well as premiered her interactive performance and celebration, RESIST(D)ANCE at the Oberon Theater. She is concerned about speaking truth to a country that attempts to rewrite its own history while having actively tried to suppress African and Native American history and culture. She is also deeply passionate about advocating for marginalized groups of people, especially low-income communities of color, women of color and young self identifying black girls.

ASHLEY SATURN (artist)
we welcome everyone into the new year and we want to reintroduce you to a returning PI arts member
Ashley J Cooper who also identifies as Saturn , has been a creator for as long as she can remember. Identifying heavily with the influences of Saturn, Ashley has reclaimed that unearthly, yet human-like identity, reflective of herself in her spiritual and artistic prime. An all around artist, she indulges most of her energy into creating poetry, visual arts through painting and charcoal work, as well as makeup artistry. In taking a very personal approach to her many beloved forms of artistry, she works to create not only beautiful, realistic pieces, but also very dark, true pieces. Characterized by themes of expression, spirituality, and facial and body structure, Saturn's works find influences from eachother 's worlds, making everything she does feel very intentional upon second glance.
As a makeup artist, you can find Saturn beating faces for photo shoots and fun, while keeping it glam for other special events like bridal showers and parties. For the benefit of our art community, Saturn has made it her personal goal to re-identify makeup not only as a way of enhancing natural beauty, but also as a way of personifying a message.
Check out more of her work and connect here:
facebook: Ashley j Cooper
https://www.facebook.com/Saturnmakeup/
IG: Saturnspoet
Saturnmakeup
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDIWJDfZIo9RTs6F4ufU3Vw

Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/250945598774776/?active_tab=discussion

Follow Pi Art Society For more info "

February 17, 2018
Location: District Hall, Boston, MA

Charmed | EMW Gallery and Bookstore

About CHARMED:

*Bring a small offering to share with the community*
(small candle, sage, a flower picked off the roadside - an item that speaks volumes about you)

Forged by Old Man Saturn himself, Charmed is here to bring encouragement and warmth to all adventuring the lands of love in this sensorial mix & mingle. Let us lead you on a mini celestial adventure as we welcome the waves of the third Aquarius eclipse. Bring your liberated self & let’s manifest decolonized love the way the water bearer would want you to - Together! We’ll electrify the sparks of Aries and rest groovy in the arms of the Aquarius moon. Can you dig it?

*This is a safe space, no hate, love only*

Collaborators:
Breathing new life into the starry eyed emoji, Ailin, our Pisces Angel, is gearing up to match you with your Holographic Lover. Boasting a love for Lilith and a most generous Chiron, Ms. Lu, loves you like Lil B loves you, only not as publicly.

Need to dive into the world of dreams? With Lilith rising in Pisces, Cai will heed your call. She responsibly serves the collective desires of both Venus and Psyche, practicing in the material, but networking in the spiritual.

Bearing the burden of an indomitable will, Çaca, is a vibe-gentle alchemist flickering between the realms, to bring you cosmic realness with wynterburn sensibilities.

Libations and nourishment by Chef JiLove
Live DJ @Hollowz
$10 suggested donation
(to cover food and drinks)

/// LOCATION & PARKING ///
EMW Bookstore
934 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02139

Red line: Take the T to Central and walk towards Harvard Square on Mass Ave, or take the 1 bus down the street.

/// ACCESSIBILITY ///

Gallery space is wheelchair accessible. We will prioritize chair access in the aisles. Please find or contact an EMW Staff member for assistance with entry through the front door. Unfortunately, our space is split-level throughout the building. The bathroom is located on the other side of the building and is not wheelchair accessible.

One single-stall, gender-neutral restroom is available on the main floor with three steps up and down from the main entrance.

Please come fragrance-free! For the health and safety of organizers, features, and other attendees, we ask you not to wear scented products or clothing that has recently been smoked in. For more information: http://www.peggymunson.com/mcs/fragrancefree.html

Queens Talk 8 - Centering Self-Love

"Happy New Year all!

Queens Talk February Theme: Centering the Love on Ourselves - Pre-Valentines Day Meet-Up

As Valentine’s Day approaches, we all can feel the love that is in the air and can also expect the flood of photos of those showing love and appreciation to their significant others/romantic partners. As a pre-Valentine’s Day treat, we will be centering the love on ourselves by discovering what it means to pour into our own cup and cultivate healthy relationships. We will be establishing boundaries and gratifying ourselves and the ones we love by gracefully practicing assertiveness through discussion questions and relationship building exercises. We will be reading from Language and the Pursuit of Happiness by Chalmers Brothers. We will be hearing from our volunteers, Katleen St Fleur, Beyazmin Jimenez, and Ellie Nguyen. Guided meditation will be led by Khadijah Lynch. Catering will be served by Tieks Tasteful Cuisine - Haitian Food With Soul.

Links to more online: https://queenstalkfeb2018.eventbrite.com/ or https://www.meetup.com/QueensTalk/events/246852635/

If you want to get in contact with the organizers, please send an email to queenstalkinc@gmail.com "

Art with brown woman by Stephen Hamilton

Thank you to our presenters:

Ellie Nguyen https://3arlyjuly.com/

Beyazmin Jimenez hefuschiafiles.com

Location: Dorchester Arts Collaborative, Boston, Ma
February 10, 2018

Baller Season by EFFENGOAT and Art & Soul Co. | Mass Apparel

"EFFEN GOAT IS COMING BIGGER And BETTER, BECAUSE WE ARE ON THE RISE ... WE ARE STEPPING INTO 2018 IN STYLE , BUT WE SHOWING YOU EFFEN GOAT BALLER SEASON .

TUNES PROVIDED BY : DJ SUPAHSTAR

PERFORMANCES BY : LAWSUIT BOYZ, LIL KRAB617, RUSS ROSE, BIG BRO CUMP, MIZZIE CASH, P'DUTCH, AND HILFIGER

Designs by @Art & Soul Co and EFFENGOAT
Trippy Tomlinson and Chey Yellowbone Flawless AMAZING JOB!!"

Location: Mass Apparel, Allston, MA
January 27, 2018

UnBound Bodies Closing Reception | EMW Bookstore and Gallery

Closing reception of Unbound Bodies, a gallery show that honors and celebrates Queer & Trans Black/Indigenous/People of Color (QTBIPOC) desire: desire for ourselves, our homes, our bodies, our pasts, and our futures.

This intervention is an urgent response to the violent whiteness of Boston’s experimental art scene, and a journey towards building QTBIPOC community. We are excited to explore this unchartered territory by shaping this new space together.

For more information, email: projectresuscitation@gmail.com

/// Event Details ///

Closing: January 20, 2018 2-6PM

Performances:

Artist: Black Venus
Jairo Rodriguez
Taja Lindley

EMW Bookstore Gallery
934 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA
$5-$20 sliding scale suggested donation
No one is turned away at the door (except due to lack of capacity)

/// About East Meets West Gallery ///

EMW Gallery is an interdisciplinary platform committed to elevating the voices of marginalized artists through carefully curated works, educational programming, and community outreach.

/// LOCATION & PARKING ///

EMW Bookstore
934 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02139

Red line: Take the T to Central and walk towards Harvard Square on Mass Ave, or take the 1 bus down the street.

Free street parking is available but typically difficult to find after 6PM on Fridays. Visitors can pay for parking in Central Square (https://www.cambridgema.gov/…/cityp…/cityparkinggarages.aspx), or take the T. EMW Bookstore is right between two chair accessible stops, Harvard Square and Central Square on the Red Line.

/// ACCESSIBILITY ///

Gallery space is wheelchair accessible. We will prioritize chair access in the aisles. Please find or contact an EMW Staff member for assistance with entry through the front door. Unfortunately, our space is split-level throughout the building. The bathroom is located on the other side of the building and is not wheelchair accessible.

Priority seating on folding chairs and benches is available -- please contact us if you'd like to come early to claim a seat or reserve a seat.

One single-stall, gender-neutral restroom is available on the main floor with three steps up and down from the main entrance.

Please come fragrance-free! For the health and safety of organizers, features, and other attendees, we ask you not to wear scented products or clothing that has recently been smoked in. For more information: http://www.peggymunson.com/mcs/fragrancefree.html

Wellness Squad members will be present at the event to facilitate emotional and community safety.

/// CONTACT ///

Please email gallery@emwbookstore.com or call the bookstore at 857-600-1244 if you have any further questions, concerns, or accessibility details that haven’t already been addressed.

Interested in volunteering with us? Contact us at programs@emwbookstore.com!

Would like to donate to our organization? Make a contribution at www.emwbookstore.com/donate

EMW Community Space, fondly known as EMW Bookstore, is a community-oriented space and resource for peoples from marginalized identities to pursue our creative visions.

Art Plug 6: Plug In

"Bringing in 2018 with a real focus; plugging artist in & continuing to help them develop/showcase their hardwork to the city. Art Plug is Bostons most inclusive exclusive networking event. We have artist showcasing from Boston x Beyond.

Hosted by: @jetflee_gig

Art Gallery opens at 6:00 featuring work by @crystalbi_b @gatibag @jauricejones @koma_tk @connflique @merkaveli_ @designbyjustin @strangersinboston
@ckylahmurphy @nicobeliko @dirtlux @_stevoid_ @art_by_carter @neobybryson @h.jonesy98 @luckyleyanli @adayofshooting
@artbypicks @shithammer6000 @bronzevagabond @samoandoll @saintscartoons @basementtribe @cloudkarma_rp @mel.psd +++

Performances start around 6(slight teasers) full line up begins at 8:00 DJ sets by @1queenchi @itswezzz of #cauccamp @djtroyfrost

@illaddicts @fatfleenucklez @wizzdakota @thereal_kookoo @sourapplecider Mass Money and guest performance by @bobbyblaze757 from VA �

Drinks provided by @lordhobobrewing
@barbeesbartend

Live ink sessions by
@jerzartis
@inkzpicass0

Live body painting by:
@tokierenet
(models: @notorious_dma @c.yourfavorite)
@diors_the_name

Live painting by:
@retro_spacely
@holyink777

Food provided by @topmixbar Chef:
@chef_jmejia <sancocho soup>
@beanoth3great <Kitchen 612: see Art Plug page for menu @artplug_gig>

Clothing designers:
@earlybirds.clothing custom leathers and more
@1221inc with the custom made durags
@ricostyledyou @gypsy_bargain @anhu_official @freakzonfly
@ignoriental traveling from Philly @otwthreads traveling from North New Jersey @timelesseyewear traveling from Virgina, @fearmygear @ovrlkd who also provided the stage for performances.

* all presale tickets entered in raffle to win prizes (food included, edibles, gear, jewelry, glasses, free recording studio time, 30% off your purchase at @massaprl if you show your presale ticket to Art Plug 6!)

Lights and sounds powered by
@irieledlightinginc
@mike__cantor

�: @l.y.c_visuals @iriebluesco

Open Studios:
@baddecisionscollective
@strawsusa
@ilovefgc
@thebeatdownstudio
@ergokiwi
@artplug_gig

6plugin.splashthat.com
Contact Cauctease
�169 Norfolk Ave
January 12, 2018

HipStory New Years House Party 2017-8

"It's that time of year again! The brand new year has dawned upon us and it's time to get down! Come thru and kick and let's ring in the new year in a HipStoric way.

Tickets are pay what you can! RSVP only, we need to make sure we have enough space for everyon!

The HipStory House Party [HSHP] is an extension of our mission statement which highlights our belief in the redefining of the future-history of Hip-Hop. HSHP aims to bring back the live performance element of Hip-Hop, which gave birth to it’s distinct value of lyricism and showmanship in ciphers in the 80s.The Artist we invite to be a part of HSHP, may not be a rapper or beat maker, but we believe that Hip-Hop is one of the most diverse genres of music incepted, and it would not be what it is, if not for its many diverse and unique influences.

Featuring:
Nick Shea
Luke Bars
Esh
Ballad
Rah Zen
and HipStory's Own
Cliff Notez & Forte

Please email info@hipstory.org for any information on booking future events <3

Cheers,
HipStory Boston

Location: White Hause, Jamaica Plain, MA
December 31, 2017 - January 1, 2018

Boston J.U.M.P Winter Ball 2017

" Boston J.U.M.P., INC. Winter Ball is a special evening, bringing together volunteers, sponsors, family and friends at the beautiful Venezia Ballroom and Boston's waterfront. Boston J.U.M.P (Jamaica's United Mission for Progress) is an educational development organization with the primary focus of serving the Carribean- American communities of the Greater Boston Area, Jamaica and the West Indies. Proceeds to Benefit the following schools in Jamaica: Bridge View School and St. Jude's Primary School.

MUSIC BY: RAGGASHANTI AND RICKY PLATINUM (fr. Tambourine Radio)

Special thanks to Dr. Kingsley Stewart, Ricky Platnium and DJbonify King. Special thanks to Roxann and Carla and CYC THANK YOU BOSTON FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!!!!

Boston J.U.M.P just want to thank everyone again for your continued support, hope to see you all again next year starting with our summer book bag cookout."

DATE: Saturday, December 16th, 2017

LOCATION: Venezia Ballroom (20 Ericsson Street, Boston MA, 02122)

Unbound Bodies: QTPOC Art Series

"/// About ///

Unbound Bodies is an art, performance, and community building event. We will honor and celebrate Queer & Trans Black/Indigenous/People of Color (QTBIPOC) desire: desire for ourselves, our homes, our bodies, our pasts, and our futures. Artists will unravel and discard the ways that our desires are policed, even with ourselves, and illuminate the process on healing our interaction with these desires.

This intervention is an urgent response to the violent whiteness of Boston’s experimental art scene, and a journey towards building QTBIPOC community. We are excited to explore this unchartered territory by shaping this new space together.

For more information, email: projectresuscitation@gmail.com

/// Artists///

Visual work by:
Mustafa
Lo McDowell
Sarah Hakani
Eva Wo & Ociele Hawkins
Tatia Cynae
Najee Haynes-Follins
Lauren Alingodan

Closing Performances by:
Wit P. Lopez
Taja Lindley
Jeremy Endo
Black Venus
Liz Maelene
Isabel Hibbard

/// Event Details ///

Opening: December 2, 2017 6-9PM
Interim: Workshops
Closing: January 7, 2018 6-9PM

EMW Bookstore Gallery
934 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA

/// About East Meets West Gallery ///

EMW Gallery is an interdisciplinary platform committed to elevating the voices of marginalized artists through carefully curated works, educational programming, and community outreach.

/// CONTACT ///

Please email gallery@emwbookstore.com or call the bookstore at 857-600-1244 if you have any further questions, concerns, or accessibility details that haven’t already been addressed.

Interested in volunteering with us? Contact us at programs@emwbookstore.com!

Would like to donate to our organization? Make a contribution at www.emwbookstore.com/donate

EMW Community Space, fondly known as EMW Bookstore, is a community-oriented space and resource for peoples from marginalized identities to pursue our creative visions."

Location: EMW Bookstore/Gallery, Cambridge, MA
December 2, 2017

Youth KickBack & LGBTQ+ in HipHop Panel

Urban Arts Partnership, sponsored by Afropunk, hosted Celebrating HipHop Month: Youth KickBack& LGBTQ+ in HipHop Panel in the center of NYC.

Up and coming artists who are current visitors of the space used this platform to reach a wider audience.

After there was a panel about being LGBTQ+ in HipHop including Harlem's own Billy Dean Thomas and UniqueBa.

Urban Arts Partnership advances the intellectual, social, and artistic development of underserved public school students through arts-integrated programs that close achievement gaps."

Visit http://www.urbanarts.org/ for more

Location: New York City, New York
November 18, 2017

Resist(d)ance

"What is Resist(d)ance? A three-part immersive art experience; including an open creative forum for local artists and community leaders to engage in conversation and art making, a live performance featuring poetry, dance and live music, finishing the night with a dance party, highlighting the importance of social dance in black communities. Artists of all mediums are encouraged to come to the open forum with their pens, journals, paint, voices, moves and full creativity -- there will be plenty of opportunity to create and share original art and collaborate with other amazing artists and influencers. "

S/O to the performers:

Ny

Capella Auriga

UrSociety

Kiki Banks

Anson Rap$

Oom Pa

Megazoyd

Maye Star
TrendNmotion
BlackVenus

For homies Charity Everett and Ellie Nguyen for showing your amazing work!! and the one who put it all together Des Polk aka Radical Black Girl It was such an amazing show. So gladddddd ya'll made it happen.

Location: Oberon Theater, Cambridge, MA

November 17, 2017

HomeGrown Boston 2017 | Market at Casablanc

Home Grown Boston

"For plant journeys, fashion pop up shops,
Clones, seeds, terpenes, resin, dab bars,
Drinks, Cauc Camp,
wearable items made out of tobacco packs
Edibles, Kung-Fu videos, smoke shops
Prizes, performances and more!

Performances by Thelastgekk and Rah Ze , and art and projection by Dirt Lu

Hosted by Jet Flee/ Caucteas

Location: Hosted at Market at Casablanc
November 15, 2017

Forcast iii

"ForeCast is back with it's third installment, featuring some of the brightest talents working on their rise, from diverse backgrounds around the country. This time The Trap Music Orchestra brings to the stage John MurRay, TheLastGekko, and Mayah Dyson. This is a line up you don't want to miss!
$8 adv ticket price
$12 day of show

John MurRay
The talented rapper from Memphis, TN is fresh to the scene, having released his EP "SpaceTunes" earlier this year. With a matured flow, a curious spirit, and story-telling reminiscient of OutKast, he's making a statement as someone to watch amongst the crowd.

https://soundcloud.com/johnboyjetson
@jetsjza

The Last Gekko
Boston, MA rapper, producer, and visual artist TheLastGekko is one of the most eclectic figures in the area. From playing in a metal band to repurposing vinyls to audio engineering, we're pretty sure he doesn't sleep. With an EP due to release December 9th, his singles such as "Stimulate" and "Don't Call" are hypnotizing tracks to get acquainted with.

thelastgekko.com
@thelastgekko

Mayah Dyson
Hailing from Woodbridge, VA, the young songstress is making huge wave in the birth of her career. From being praised on Kelly Rowland's "Chasing Destiny" to sharing the stage with Solange, playing at EssenceFest and more, her upcoming project "Elevation" is guaranteed to be a stand-out soulful experience. Her singles "Don't Cry" and "Ready For You" are on itunes and other platforms now.

mayahdenyelle.com
@mayahdyson

Trap Music Orchestra
From winning awards at Millenium Music Conference and the Richmond Internationl Film & Music Festival, TMO is back in Boston prepping for it's original EP release, "SAMPLE". With never a dull moment on stage, who knows what'll be cooked up for this one."
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/287861701703569/

November 13, 2017
Allston - Brighton, MA

Surprise! A Musical Experience

SURPRISE ! MUSIC EXPERIENCE featuring

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Shout out to the Virtual Reality. Download the app AURASMA to see VR in your city.

Surprise Playlist of artist who performed: https://soundcloud.com/ansonraps/sets/surprise

Location: Sonia, Cambridge, MA
November 6, 2017

Out'Hood Fest: Rocky Barboa by Billy Dean Thomas

OUT'hood FEST: Rocky Barboa by Billy Dean Thomas

"OUT'hood FEST is Boston’s newest festival that lifts up the voices and works of local LGBTQ artists of color. All of the works presented at the festival are new original works and works-in-progress. Tickets are $10 pre-sale (click on the EventBrite link to purchase) or pay what makes you happy at the door!

Hip-hop artist Billy Dean Thomas performs live from her conceptual album Rocky Barboa, which tells the story of a boxing match from the moments before entering the ring to the end of the final match. Highlighting the parallels between hip-hop and boxing, Billy Dean Thomas’s performance moves between hip-hop, punk rock energy, and grime; her polyrhythmic flows drive home truths about #blacklivesmatter, underlying her fighting stance as a queer brown artist claiming space in the male-dominated hip-hop arena.

Billy Dean Thomas also known as “The Queer B.I.G “ is a musician who challenges the hip hop game with lyrics that align with #blacklivesmatter, intersectional feminism and highlights the difficulties of growing up in NYC. Thomas graduated from Smith College in 2014, with a degree in Cultural Psychology. Her musical musical career began at the age of 8 playing congas and being a part of an advanced Poetry/Performance program where she was mentored by Pharaohe Monch, Rosie Perez and DMC. She is a true lover of translations and remixes historical sounds and texts to fit today’s perspectives.

OUT’hood FEST is the culmination of The Theater Offensive’s OUT'hood Residency Program, which supports the creation of artwork by, for, and/or about LGBTQ people. This residency program supports artists with mentorship, in-kind resources, and financial support. OUT'hood FEST and the OUT'hood Residency Program were made possible by the Barr Foundation and the Klarman Family Foundation. Additional support for OUT'hood Fest comes from our co-presenter Hibernian Hall, the National Performance Network, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Boston Cultural Council, and the Hispanic Black Gay Coalition.

Since 1989, The Theater Offensive has served its mission with groundbreaking interactive workshops and shows by, for, and about the LGBTQ community. Our work is called OUT In Your Neighborhood (OUT’hood) because we go beyond traditional theater spaces. OUT’hood reflects the diversity of Boston, gives voice to underserved #LGBT community members, creates avenues for cross-cultural dialogue, and breaks down the barriers of homophobia, racism, bigotry, and hate. To learn more, visit ttoboston.org." #TTO #outhoodfest #boston #bosarts

S/O to Billy Dean Thoma for an amazing show ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

Location: Hibernian Hall, Boston, MA
October 31, 2017

Out'Hood Fest: Speculum dir. Black V3nus

Speculum: A project directed by artist/activist Black V3nus (Ig: @blackv3nus ) inspired by the choreo-poem/book/play/film by Ntosake Shange, For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow Is Enuf. The performance is sponsored through the Theater Offensive, a Boston-based organization and the country’s largest and longest-running lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) youth theater program.

They built a show that utilizes and highlights the local queer black people in Boston, and these are some of the performers.

This album includes: Final Tech Rehearsal, Day 1, and Day 2 of the performance.

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Info about dates/times/tickets I'll post here:

Facebook Event

Wed, Oct 25, 2017, 7:00 PM –
Thu, Oct 26, 2017, 10:00 PM EDT
Hibernian Hall
184 Dudley Street
Boston, MA 02119

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Muses:
Artist: Black Venus (IG: @blackv3nus)
Arirá Adééké (IG: @seedofoshun)
Des Polk ( Ig: @radicalblackgirl)
Unapologetic Ny

Much love to Co-Stage Managers Pascale and Jadira <33

PC: Tyahra ( IG: @afrocenteredmedia)
Boston, Ma

Dates:
October 24, 2017
October 25, 2017
October 26, 2017

#TTO #Outhoodfest #BOSARTS #QTPOC #Qpoc

Audre Lorde Cancer Brunch | Fenway Health

"On Saturday, October 21 10 a.m.–1 p.m., join Fenway’s Women’s Health Team for the 19th Annual Audre Lorde Cancer Awareness Brunch, a celebration of women of color and their supporters whose lives have been affected by cancer. Started in 1999, the brunch is named in memory of Audre Lorde, a self-described “black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet” who battled cancer for 14 years.

The theme for this year’s event is “Sisters, Survivors, Warriors” to encourage cancer survivors to unite in sisterhood, learn about survival through health education, and rise as warriors. The event will feature a musical performance by Zili Misik, an interactive dance session by Uprising Dance Theater, spoken word performances, health education sessions, and a raffle.

At the Brunch, the community will also have access to resource tables from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Codman Square Health Center, Cancer Care Center at Boston Medical Center, and Family Van. RSVP at AudreLordeBrunch.eventbrite.com.

Award Recipients:
Trailblazer Award: Brianna Moody
Spirit of Fire Award: Irvienne Goldso
Dance by Uprising Dance Theater

Speakers: Fabi Hyppolite, Tanekwah Hinds, Sarah Peterson, Ashley Rose, Lula Christopher, Kemarah Sika, Jennease Hyatt, and Ludmila Svoboda

Contact: Tanekwah Hind, thinds@fenwayhealth.org "

Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/118459162172107/

Location: Fenway Health, Boston, MA
October 21, 2017

Queens Talk

'How often do we come together just to talk and celebrate each other? Let's dig past the surface and get personal! I would like to share space and invite all the women I've crossed paths with to come through and truly build on a personal level. Let's debrief. Let's check-in."

Founded by Samantha Casseus, published poet and friend

LGBTQIA Youth Conference | MIT

2017 Youth Empowerment Conference: My Existence is Resistance

HBGC Boston's (The Hispanic Black Gay Coalition's) annual LGBTQIA+ Youth Empowerment Conference is a FREE space for LGBTQIA+ youth of color to connect with each other, share resources, and gain useful skills for navigating life and creating social change. It is currently the largest conference gathering of LGBTQIA+ Youth of Color and their allies in New England.

Complete your online registration today to join us!

You can register for the conference at: https://www.hbgc-ourtimenow.org/

At the conference, expect to:

*Be inspired by our keynote speaker (to be announced soon!)

*Select from over 15 workshops exploring LGBTQIA+ issues and their intersection with race, gender, class, ability, religion, etc.

*Gain useful tips and skills for advocating for LGBTQIA+ equality and social justice while connecting with existing campaigns

*Learn about LGBTQIA+ and youth resources, including local Boston/Greater Boston Area organizations/agencies, at our resource fair

*And most importantly, network with over 300+ LGBTQIA+ People of Color from across the country!

Event Link

Location: Tang Center, MIT, Cambridge, MA
October 14, 2017

Affirmation Station | Chanel Thervil w/ Boston Art Commission

#AffirmationStation is a public art project brought to life by Chanel T Thervi with support from Boston Art Commission.

"The goal of my project to:
-Gift people with enamel pins that have affirmations
-Start conversations with people about the themes of support & affirmation as they relate to self care
-Have them write or draw responses to a reflection question.

Chanel Thervil is a Haitian American artist and educator obsessed with contemporary art, pop culture, and corny jokes. Upon roaming the halls of NYC museums as teen, she often found herself wondering why she felt so out of place. Fueled by her lack of satisfaction with the narrow range of representations of people of color on both sides of the canvas, Chanel decided to pursue a career in art. Her love for talking about art, doing research and dragging loved ones to museums that they would never walk into otherwise led her to completing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting at Pace University and a Master's Degree in Art Education at Massachusetts College of Art and Design."

Visit http://www.chanelthervil.com/ for more of Chanel's incredible work !!

PC: Tyahra Symone Angu ( IG: @ afrocenteredmedia )

Location: Grove Hall Library, Boston, MA
October 7, 2017

Black Cotton Club June 2017 | Priscilla Azalgo

Black Cotton Club

A Jam Session experience like no other.
Where the people tell their story.

LIVE BAND
DOPE FEATURES
Amazing Atmosphere

June is Black Music Month and we are celebrating at the Frugal Bookstore Inc. Calling all singers, poets, rappers, activists, healers, planters and most importantly, our community.

S/O to Priscilla Azagl for hosting and bringing so much joy and creativity together.

Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1037961089671577/

Come and enjoy a good time as we celebrate Black Music Month!

Location: Frugal Bookstore, Dudley, MA

November 18, 2016

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June 30, 2017

Boston Caribbean Carnival 2017

Shots from Boston Caribbean Carnival 2017

Location: Boston, MA
August 26, 2017

Juneteenth | MFA Boston

Poet - "I was told I make white people uncomfortable."
Audience: *Unanimous Applause*
The moment I remember the most.

"Come together to celebrate creativity, community, and freedom at the fifth-annual Juneteenth event at the MFA—presented in partnership with Epicenter Community.

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. This commemoration dates back to June 19, 1865, when news of the end of the Civil War and the Emancipation Proclamation’s declaration “that all persons held as slaves are, and henceforward shall be free” reached Galveston, Texas—nearly two-and-a-half years after Lincoln issued the proclamation. Today, this holiday is observed around the country with celebrations including parades, cook-outs, performances, community engagement, and more.

Explore the galleries on a tour or talk to learn about the Museum's collection of art by African American artists, focusing on the exhibition featuring two prominent artists in “Wilson/Cortor”; join local visual artists, poets and musicians for one-of-a-kind demonstrations and performances; and catch a screening from this year’s Roxbury International Film Festival—the largest New England film festival dedicated to celebrating films by, for, and about people of color.

Bring your voice to a City Talk entitled “Revolution”—a panel discussion with Boston-area thinkers, institutions, entrepreneurs, activists, city officials, and artists—tackling the question, “What does Revolution mean to/within our communities of color?” And don’t miss the opportunity to watch playwright, director, and saxophonist Jeff Robinson perform his one-man play “Live Bird” about jazz legend Charlie “Bird” Parker."

Congrats to Arielle Gra for curating such a lovely exhibit/showcase with so much depth and variety. And you supported and gave a platform to local artists which deserves it's own claps. You did that 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

Location: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
June 21, 2017

Bull Mansion | Michelle Villada

Showcasing the debut of her new line, fashion designer Michelle Villad, the talented homie, wanted to document the behind the scenes of creating garments and complete, styled looks.

9 Hours + Over 400 Photographs. These were 162 of my favorites.

Check Out Her Website: michellevillada.com
Facebook/IG: @ villadamichelle

More Event Info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bull-mansion-fashion-show-tickets-32277846909#

Thank You to the models for all your patience and equal amounts of beauty:

Angelica (IG: @angelica.rivas )
Angelitza (IG: @angepizza )
Angie
Kevin
Kyra (IG: @tacobell_dsl )
Lydia
Tihara (IG: @tiharalatae_msrunway)

*More people are included in this album, waiting on their social media info*

PC: Tyahra (aka @AfrocenteredMedia)

Location: Bull Mansion, Worcester, MA
March 25, 2017

Boston Pride 2017

❤️💛💚💙💜

Celebrating fluidity and being authentic with Queer People of Color at Boston Pride.

Downtown Boston, MA
June 10, 2017

BASK LGBTQIA Picnic

BASK 2017: An Lgbtq+ People of Color Pride Picnic @ Make Shift Boston

"Five years strong and back with a force -- and this time we're not going to let the weather get to us!! We're ready for whatever Mother Nature has in store: there is a rain location at Make Shift Boston in case of inclement weather.

We want to apologize to folx if they came out on June 24, 2017 to BASK when it was originally scheduled. Due to morning rain and possibility for more showers, thunder and lighting (oh my), we decided to cancel the event. We had a ton of electrical equipment and were worried that the ground wouldn't dry out in time; we didn't want to endanger any of our performers unncessarily. However, this time we will be prepared no matter what so please come out and bring your beautiful QTPOC selves to the Pride Picnic!

This year, HUES Boston and HBGC Boston will be putting on the 5th annual LGBTQ+ people of color Pride picnic, BASK. There will be a full day of programming with music, poetry, performance art, games, and so much more. We will create a safe(r) space that centers and celebrates LGBTQ+ people of color's existence, resilience and resistance to white power and colonialism. As well as providing entertainment, we will also provide a wealth of knowledge and resources from our sponsors. Lastly, we ask that folx please bring a dish or two to share so that we can be in community and bond over food and drink.

Check out what we have planned below and make sure to look out for updates!

Event Flow

12:00 Arrivals, music, food, and community! :)

1:30 Collaging Workshop with Danielle Butler

2:00 Performance Showcase! featuring...
Dominique Cole (Poet)
Rebecca Lynn (Poet)
Medino Green (Hip-hop Artist/Rapper)
Neon Calypso (Poet & Drag Queen)
Billy Dean Thomas (Hip-hop Artist)
Artist: Black Venus (Poet)
Anjimile (Musician)
Chaylin Diaz(Poet)
Thelastgekko (Musician)
Oom P (Musician/Poet) (IG: @oompaoutloud )

3:15 Music set by DJ WhySham (Shamara Renee)

5:00 Yoga Workshop with Cultivate: QTPOC Healing Practice

6:00 Open Mic!!!

7:00 More Music & Food & Chillin!

8:00 Fin

Sponsors:
AIDS Action Committee- http://www.aac.org/
BAGLY ~ http://www.bagly.org/
Boston Gay Men's Chorus- http://www.bgmc.org/
Codman Square Health Center ~ http://www.codman.org/
GLAD ~ http://www.glad.org/
Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice- http://lawyerscom.org/
MassEquality Education Fund- http://www.massequality.org/category/tags/massequality-education-fund
The Network/La Red ~ http://tnlr.org/en

Link to Facebook Event

PC: Tyahra (IG: @afrocentered / @afrocenteredmedia
August 5, 2017

EffenGoat Brand Release Party | Mass Apparel

EFFEN GOAT Release Party

"A year ago I created a clothing brand called EFFEN GOAT. It's been a long but amazing process but I have progressed a lot , still am. This release party is to show you a preview of what's upcoming and what I will be selling , but also admire my craft." - Local designer, Chey, aka Baby Draco.

Dj Supahstar on the 1s and 2s
Congrats to Local designer BABY DRACO, Chey Yellowbone Flawles (IG/Twitter: @lil_degeneratess)
Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/116837852229000/

Location: Mass Apparel, Allston, MA
June 24, 2017

PorchFest 2017

"Our Last show before we hit the road for the HipStoric summer tour! and it's free!

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/hipstory-presents-the-hipstoric-summer-tour-2017-music-hiphop#/ "

From HipStory Boston

Such an incredible group of performers, my jaw was dropped for most of it. So great, Have fun on tour, homiess!!

Location: the White House, Jamaica Plain, MA
July 8, 2017

Epic Block Party 2017

"When was the last time you went to a REAL block party? Oh--you attended this very one last year? Well then. Welcome back!

FOOD! (Yum.)
GAMES! (Huzzah.)
MAGIC! (Where did my watch go?)
LIVE MUSIC! (Good vibes.)

Please join us AGAIN for a raucous, good time as we bring our community together to celebrate life and raise money for a great cause! All proceeds go toward building a school in Ghana.

https://www.gofundme.com/stephond-and-zoe
http://itspronouncedsurvival.com/

Performances by:

Lunchbagg (lunchbagg.bandcamp.com/)
Tyler Allan
OHBOI (www.ohboination.com)
Sur5ILL (http://www.itspronouncedsurvival.com/)
The Sitters
DJ JC "

Thanks again to Anna's Taqueria and JP Licks for donating food and everyone who was able to attend and vibbeeeeeee <3

#blockpartiesmatter #music #event #photography

Location: Sommerville, MA
August 19, 2017

Us Darkskins Launch Party | CityPop Egleston

Us Darkskins Launch Party
January 21, 2017
CityPop Egleston, Boston, MA

"This was the officially launch Us Darkskins, an organization focused on showcasing the beauty of dark-skinned Black men, women, and children in order to combat colorism, denounce skin bleaching, and promote self love. As we expand our brand from Instagram to Facebook, Twitter, a website, and local events we hope to create exciting, bold content necessary to tell the stories of over forty thousand supporters. This event is to launch not only our platforms but the offline aspect of Us Darkskins, to bring the beauty to reality."

DJ - Cerberus ThaDj from TakeOverSound

Tag / Share / Like
And Make Sure You Follow Us Darkskin

Slippery | Mental Attraction Cookout

Celebrating Dorothy's Birthday
Miss MVC/ Mental Attraction Presents SLIPPERY Cookout

Visit Mental Attraction and follow their IG: @shopmentalattraction

Bridgewater, MA
July 15, 2017

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Exit Stage Left

"Synopses of the Play:
Do you ever wonder if part of your life is scripted for you? For Kasey, Oscar, Laura and Lexi, this is not just a theoretical question that crosses one’s mind in moments of existential wonderment, but an ingrained part of their reality. While they are not sure to what extent their actions are scripted, they have come to expect the official red and white envelopes with hints about their future. Everyone received their Character Description, Title and Cast List in the mail at the precise moments they were expected. Everyone, that is, except Kasey. Her Cast List brings with it many surprises about the world of the actors, authors and the audience. Exit Stage Left explores social hierarchy, individual ambitions and personal relationships through the allegory of theatre.

Written and Directed by Zoe Rose Kriegler-Wenk 18'

Associate Director Megumi Lee

Production Team: Jessie Cole, Darcy Parker Bruce, J Mehr Kaur & Becca Murray

Starring:

KASEY - Taonga Ruwe
OSCAR - Andrea Hughes
LEXI - Natalie Shindler
LAURA - Devyn Dullnig
DR. LINDENWORTH - Miranda Catsambas
CAROLINE & NURSE - Isabelle Brown
IVY & LUCY - Maya Salvio

Great job guys!! For just having one month of rehearsing this was a incredibly well-done play.

Blkwtr (now NAM) | Jameel and Brian

Bria aka Random Citizen
Twitter
@noimage
IG
@Brian_Lee333
Soundcloud:
@ Random Civilian

Jamee
Twitter
@ JameelZion
Soundcloud
@ JameelZion
http://jameelzion.tumblr.com/

Location: Fenway, Boston, MA

July 17, 2016

VibesOnly f/ BlkWtr & Karun Mungai

An evening of creative vibes—live sonic AND visual art from some of Boston's dopest talent!

Karun Mungai (Karun- Runka)
Kenyan-born producer, vocalist, artist & child of the universe
https://soundcloud.com/karunmusic
#CosmicHomies #EastAfricanWave #CampMula
contact: karunbooking@gmail.com

BLKWTR (Black Water)
Cutting edge alternative hip-hop duo
https://soundcloud.com/blkwtr
IG: _blk_water
Tw: blk_water_

Gekko aka Generick
Boston-bred producer, rapper & visual artist
Spiritually elevating, mentally activating
https://soundcloud.com/grey-gekko
IG: gekkomusic
contact: generickmusic@gmail.com

*DJs
Harocaz
https://www.soundcloud.com/harocaz

DatCatJayDZA (Dreams)
https://soundcloud.com/nobodycaresanymore