🚀 New Series Launch: Redline Narratives S1 Ep1 🚀 🏘️ Episode Title: Development without Displacement Petition in Roslindale, MA Description: Join Engineer Marlon Solomon in our premiere episode as we dive into the heart of urban development issues in Roslindale, MA. We're breaking down the "Squares and Streets" rezoning plan and its potential impacts on the community. What to Expect: Zoning Gerrymandering Explained: Learn how changes in zoning laws might force longtime residents out of Roslindale, altering the area's cultural and economic fabric. Community Response: Discover the grassroots campaign by the Roslindale Coalition of Boston, and see how you can support their crucial petition. Detailed Analysis: Gain a deeper understanding of what the rezoning plan entails and what it could mean for the future of Roslindale. Why This Episode? If you care about equitable development and urban planning, this episode is a must-watch. It highlights the complex realities behind urban rezoning and promotes a discussion on creating fair and inclusive community plans. Support and Engage: Help ensure sustainable development and prevent displacement in Roslindale. Your support is vital in keeping our community vibrant and diverse. Sign the petition now at Change.org. Stay Updated: Don’t miss out on any episodes of Redline Narratives. Subscribe to our channel and follow us on social media for the latest in urban development and community advocacy. Watch the Podcast: Tune in to scan the QR code included in the broadcast and add your voice to this important cause. #RedlineNarratives #RoslindaleMA #UrbanPlanning #CommunityAction #DevelopmentWithoutDisplacement #EquitableDevelopment #CityPlanning #CommunityEngagement #ActNow #ChangeStartsWithUs #Culture2Thrive #RoslindaleMA

Meet the Featured Storytellers: "Roadmap to a Beloved Community" 🌟 Join us for "Roadmap to a Beloved Community"! 🌟 Get ready for an unforgettable journey through the interwoven histories of Boston’s African American & Jewish communities as we celebrate their resilience, culture, and shared stories. 🎤✨ Join us for Storytelling, Walking Tour, Redlining Workshop, Add your voice to the 'Rise Above Redlining' portrait. 🗓 Date: October 26, 2024. 11am - 1pm. 📍 Location: Way of the Cross Holy Church, 65 Ashton St, Dorchester, MA 🎟 Free Event – RSVP now! Link in bio 🔗 Meet our incredible Storytellers: 🔥 Bishop Frank E. Kelley – Community leader & spiritual guide, sharing the legacy of cultural bridges. 📜 Ebony Gill – Historian & curator of @BostonUrbanArchive, highlighting the untold stories of Black & Brown Boston. ✊ Lew Finfer – Veteran community organizer, a champion for justice and equity across Massachusetts. This storytelling event will explore the impacts of redlining, urban renewal, and the cultural hubs that shaped our city. Let’s come together for a day of healing, understanding, and growth. 💬🤝 Thank you to our Sponsors & Partners: @masscultural (Mass Cultural Council) @bostonworkerscircle (Boston Workers Circle) @equitycabinet (City of Boston office of Equity and Inclusion) @wayofthecrossholychurch (Way of the Cross Holy Church) @forumfreee (The Forum for Racial Equity) @masshumanities (Mass Humanities) @bostonurbanarchive (Boston Urban Archive) #RoadmapToABelovedCommunity #BostonHistory #Storytelling #CommunityHealing #CulturalNarratives #JewishAndAfricanAmericanHistory #BostonEvents #FreeEventsBoston #UrbanRenewal #Redlining #culture2thrive #afrimericanacademy

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🗓️ Date: Saturday, October

🚶🏾‍♂️✡️ Join us for a journey through history with "Roadmap to a Beloved Community", a special storytelling event exploring the interwoven histories of Boston's Jewish and African American communities. 📜✨ 🗓️ Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024 🕚 Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM 📍 Location: Way of the Cross Holy Church, 65 Ashton Street, Dorchester, MA This event will highlight the shared struggles and stories of resilience, focusing on the communities’ connections and fight for social justice in Boston. 🎥 The program will feature storytelling from "Redline Narratives: The Lost Cultural Hubs of Boston", and an opportunity for an in-person meet & greet with light refreshments. This event is FREE and open to the public. Bring your friends and family to engage in this important dialogue about history and community! 🙌🏾✡️ 🔗 For more details, scan the QR code on the flyer or visit our website. Thank you to our Sponsors & Partners: @masscultural (Mass Cultural Council) @bostonworkerscircle (Boston Workers Circle) @equitycabinet (City of Boston office of Equity and Inclusion) @wayofthecrossholychurch (Way of the Cross Holy Church) @forumfreee (The Forum for Racial Equity) @masshumanities (Mass Humanities) @bostonurbanarchive (Boston Urban Archive)

📢 Hyde Park Community - We Need Your Input! 📢 Join us on Monday, October 7, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at the Hyde Park Community Center (Muni) (1179 River Street) for the Squares and Streets Community Meeting! 🏘️✨ This is your chance to: ✅ Hear a recap of Squares + Streets Zones and Building Types ✅ Build your own community using maps and model buildings ✅ Share your thoughts on the future of Hyde Park ✅ Learn about next steps and get involved! Let’s come together to shape the future of our neighborhoods! 💬🌆 Every voice counts. 📅 When: Monday, October 7, 2024 🕡 Time: 6:30 p.m. 📍 Where: Hyde Park Community Center (Muni), 1179 River Street For more info, contact us at 📧 hydeparkneighbors@gmail.com or call 📞 617-733-8430. Let’s make Hyde Park the best it can be, together! 💚 #HydeParkBoston #CommunityMeeting #SquaresAndStreets #NeighborhoodPlanning #FutureOfHydePark #BostonEvents #CommunityEngagement #culture2thrive #restorativeprojectmanagement #roadmaptoabelovedcommunity

🎬 Calling Boston Storytellers! 🎬 Do you have a story about Boston’s lost cultural hubs? Were you or your family impacted by redlining or urban renewal projects of the 1950s and 60s? We want to hear from YOU for our upcoming documentary series, Redline Narratives: The Lost Cultural Hubs of Boston which tells the Untold Stories of Boston's Displaced Cultural Hubs. Join us in sharing the untold history of Roxbury, Dorchester, Mattapan, Chinatown, and more. Be part of the conversation that highlights how these changes shaped the Boston we know today. 📅 Upcoming Event: Roadmap to a Beloved Community 🗓 Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024 📍 Location: Way of the Cross Holy Church, Dorchester 💬 Share your story and sign up now! 🔗 Learn more and sign up at the link in our bio! #RedlineNarratives #BostonHistory #UrbanRenewal #Redlining #LostCulturalHubs #BostonStories #StorytellersWanted #CommunityVoices #BostonDocumentary #CulturalHubs #AfrimericanAcademy #RoadmapToBelovedCommunity #BostonHeritage #MassCulturalCouncil #MassHumanities #BostonDocumentary #CulturalResilience #Culture2Thrive

I am looking forward to engaging with you in community conversation. Add your voice to the Rise Above Redlining Portrait by @canvasstudioboston See you tomorrow morning at the Prepare and Repair Symposium st Boston Latin Academy, 205 Townsend St. 9am - 230pm. Tickets are still available. See the link in the bio. #PrepareAndRepair #BostonHistory #BPSDesegregation #CommunityEmpowerment #CivilRights #UrbanRenewal #AfrimericanAcademy #CanvasStudiosBoston #culture2thrive #culturaldiversityequityandinclusion #culturalrights #livesinmechallenge

We had a great discussion at our 'Rise Above Redlining' presentation at the @cityawake Fierce Urgency of Now Festival 2024 at Suffolk University. Adding the word 'accessibility' to the 'Rise Above Redlining' Portrait by @canvasstudioboston Join us this Saturday, Sept 21st, at the Prepare and Repair Symposium to add your voice to this living artwork. Get your tickets free in the bio. #RiseAboveRedlining #artactivism #publicspeaker #Culture2Thrive #AfrimericanAcademy #Education #Redlining #UrbanRenewal #redlinenarratives

Which word would you add to the 'Rise above Redlining' Portrait by @canvasstudioboston ? 5 breakout sessions. 1. Legacy of Slavery 2. Fair treatment 3. Equal Opportunity 4. Health Equity 5. Cultural Rights Join us on September 21st, 2024, at Boston Latin Academy 9am -2:30 pm 🎟️ Free tickets: @afrimericanone #PrepareAndRepair #BostonHistory #BPSDesegregation #CommunityEmpowerment #CivilRights #UrbanRenewal #AfrimericanAcademy #CanvasStudiosBoston #culture2thrive

📢 Prepare & Repair Symposium Join us on September 21st, 2024, at Boston Latin Academy for a community conversation marking the 50th anniversary of BPS desegregation. Hear from an esteemed panel of speakers, including Dr. Michael Curry, Esq., Prof. Howard McDougall, Mr. Ira A. Jackson, Mr. Lewis Finfer, Leola Hampton, and Engr. Marlon Solomon. Don't miss this free public event with workshops, discussions, and more! 🎟️ Free tickets: [Link in bio] #PrepareAndRepair #BostonHistory #BPSDesegregation #CommunityEmpowerment #CivilRights #UrbanRenewal #AfrimericanAcademy #CanvasStudiosBoston #AfrimericanAcademy #Education #CommunityBuilding #RestorativeProjectManagement #Culture2Thrive #culturaldiversityequityandinclusion #urbanrenewal #RedliningBoston

Rest in peace, Sir! You lived a life of dignity, pride, and respect. Nothing is forever, and we all have our time here on earth. Well done sir, you lived a great one! #jamesearljones Reposted from @nettiebeatrice My tribute to a king. Click to THRIVE! www.linktree.com/afrimericanone

📢 Meet the Panelists for the Prepare & Repair Symposium! Join us on September 21st, 2024, at Boston Latin Academy for an impactful event marking the 50th anniversary of Boston public schools' desegregation. 🗣 Keynote Speakers & Panelists: Dr. Michael Curry, Esq.: President & CEO of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers. Prof. Harold McDougall: Howard University Law Professor & civil rights advocate. Lewis Finfer: Co-founder of Boston Desegregation & Bussing Initiative. Ira A. Jackson: Former Chief of Staff during Boston’s desegregation. Engr. Marlon Solomon: Founder of Afrimerican Culture Initiative. This symposium offers 5 workshops, live entertainment, and meaningful discussions on legal rights, urban renewal, and community healing. 🎟️ Free event, with an option to donate. Made possible by a grant from Harvard & the Legacy of Slavery Initiative. 📅 Also, don’t miss our Rise Above Redlining workshop on Sept 17th, 2024, at Suffolk University, featuring an interactive mural with Canvas Studios Boston. #BostonHistory #CommunityEmpowerment #CivilRights #PrepareAndRepair #BostonEvents #RedliningBoston #UrbanRenewal #EducationalEquity #LegacyOfSlavery #AfrimericanAcademy

We’re excited to invite you to three impactful events focusing on community empowerment and Boston's historical reflection! 1️⃣ Prepare & Repair Symposium 📅 Date: September 21, 2024 🕘 Time: 9 AM - 2:30 PM 📍 Location: Boston Latin Academy Marking the 50th anniversary of Boston public schools' desegregation, this symposium features workshops, live entertainment, and discussions on legal rights and community repair, inspired by Howard Law Professor Harold McDougall. Join the "RISE ABOVE Redlining" mural project in collaboration with @canvasstudioboston. 2️⃣ Rise Above Redlining Workshop 📅 Date: September 17, 2024 🕑 Time: 2 PM - 3 PM 📍 Location: Suffolk University, 73 Tremont St, Boston, MA Part of the Fierce Urgency of NOW Festival, this workshop invites you to contribute to the "Rise Above Redlining" mural by @canvasstudioboston, reflecting on Boston's redlining history and reimagining a future of equality. 3️⃣ Redlined Narratives: Voices of Boston’s Lost Cultural Hubs Share your story for our documentary capturing the impacts of redlining on Boston’s diverse communities. Preserve history and be part of a powerful digital storytelling project. Join us in these events to help shape a more inclusive and equitable Boston! Visit the links in our bio for more details.

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We have open seats for BPS students looking for empowering youth programming this summer. See application info in the link in the bio ALL STUDENTS: Fill out our Afrimerican Academy Summer Projects Application. BPS students ONLY: Apply in School Mint. Kindly note that all our job positions have been filled; this opportunity is for class-based programming only. For more details and to apply, see link in bio @afrimericanone or contact: Samantha Benoit, AA Summer Projects 2024 Site Coordinator, at sbenoit@afrimericanone.org. Ayesha Harisinghani, AA Summer Projects 2024 Admin Manager, at aharisinghani@afrimericanone.org. Slots are limited and awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis, so we encourage students to apply promptly. Join us in empowering the next generation with the skills they need to thrive in today's digital world. Special thanks to Mr. B, owner of @kamera_n_Smiles, for coming and mentoring our youth on his life in photography. Your tips on taking great pics will help capture the incredible moments our students will document this summer. Warm regards, The Afrimerican Academy Team #AfrimericanAcademy #AASP2024 #Culture2Thrive #YouthEmpowerment #BPSStudents #SummerPrograms #Education #CommunityBuilding #SkillsDevelopment #YouthLeadership #ApplyNow #JohnDO'BryantSchool #TheChopitupPod #YouthVoices #CulturalHeritage #CulturalDiversityEquityAndInclusion #RestorativeProjectManagement #AfrimericanCultureInitiative #YouthDevelopment #EmpoweringMothers #YouthEducation #CulturalEnrichment #Diversity #Inclusion #Community #Mentorship #THEChopItUpPod #AfrimericanTV #StudentVoices

Happy Juneteenth Freedom Day from Afrimerican Culture Initiative Inc.! Today, we honor the sacrifices of our ancestors who fought for our freedom, from the Civil War to the civil rights movement. Their struggles and triumphs have allowed us to enjoy the relative freedoms we have today. Let us remember that freedom is not just the absence of physical chains but also the liberation from systemic oppression, mental bondage, and spiritual shackles. The struggle for true freedom continues... May this day be a celebration of our resilience, a reminder of our history, and a call to action for a brighter future. #Juneteenth #Freedom #AfrimericanCultureInitiative #BlackLivesMatter #JusticeAndEqualityForAll #Culture2Thrive #AfrimericanAcademy #afrimericantv #afrimericancultureinitiative

We are inviting Boston Resident students and parents to out 2 orientation events for Afrimerican Academy Summer Projects 2024. June 29th at @bplroxbury 10am July 6th at @bplboston Mattapan We are looking forward to meeting in preparation for a glorious summer learning experience. Afrimerican Academy Summer Projects 2024 is brought to you by @boston.beyond @bostonschools @officeofbma @futurebos_youth , Jobfidence #AfrimericanAcademy #aasp2024 #SummerJobs #summerschool #YouthJobs #YouthEmpowerment #Culture2Thrive

In NYC and I am looking forward to the public screening of the Story of the Brooklyn Queens Expressway by Adam Susaneck of @segregation_by_design #redlining #UrbanRenewal #urbanism #documentary #nyc #bqe

📢 Hyde Park Call to Action! Join us for a crucial community meeting to discuss the new zoning code changes affecting Cleary Square, Logan Square, and surrounding residential streets. 🗓️ Date: Monday, June 24th ⏰ Time: 6 PM 📍 Location: Hyde Park Community Center (MUNI) Address: 1179 River Street The BPDA Squares and Streets initiative has created and passed a new zoning code that will dramatically affect Cleary Square, Logan Square, and surrounding residential streets. Our Hyde Park neighbors have sent a Citizen’s Petition to the City, asking for amendments to the new zoning code to protect Hyde Park. Key Concerns Include: Maintaining vibrant squares with commercial spaces on the first and second floors. The new zoning does not allow commercial space unless the buildings are 7 stories high. Highlighting historic buildings & districts of Hyde Park. Requiring the option to limit buildings to 4 units of housing in residential neighborhoods. Allowing commercial use in 4, 5, and 6 story buildings. Including off-street parking in new buildings. Preventing displacement of local businesses and renters. In response to the Square & Streets initiative, we will be highlighting Hyde Park's potential as the premier green space in Boston. Historically, Hyde Park was spared from the I-95 construction due to vigorous community activism, preserving the area's unique character and green spaces. However, these hard-won gains are now under threat from the proposed development. For more information: 📞 617-733-8430 📧 hydeparkneighbors@gmail.com 🌐 www.swbcdc.org #HydePark #CommunityMeeting #CallToAction #ClearySquare #LoganSquare #BPDA #ZoningChanges #CitizenPetition #CommunityEngagement #ProtectHydePark #BostonEvents #UrbanPlanning #NeighborhoodInitiatives #SupportLocal #PreventDisplacement #SmallBusinessSupport #ResidentVoices #HistoricPreservation

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