Mistrie, Upper Echelon Events, and Frank White of NLE present a special First Fridays, the Red, White & Blue Independance Affair. Included is a fashion show featuring “Shades of Love” by Belladona with 617 Live models. Loft 44 in Randolph with doors at 10pm.
First Fridays Boston July
June 30th, 2009
by The 4-1-1 Staff
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5 Questions with Dr. James Bruce
June 28th, 2009
by The 4-1-1 Staff
For four decades, the Harmonizing Stars of Boston has established a gospel music ministry that has inspired, encouraged and spiritually touched the hearts and souls of thousands of people from all walks of life. Tonight, they celebrate their 40th Anniversary at the X&O Restaurant in Stoughton, Massachusetts. We caught up with group member Dr. James Bruce, Sr. to learn more about the group and his personal endeavors.
BO: 40 years singing is quite an accomplishment. What have been the keys to your group’s longevity?
JB: I believe the key to my group’s longevity has been the fact that we are all related; we all love the Lord; we attend the same church; we love and respect each other; and as importantly, we love what we do.
BO: Where has your group performed, what performances were the most memorable? [Read more →]
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Meet the Candidates Night: City Council and Mayor
June 26th, 2009
by The 4-1-1 Staff
Greatest Minds hosts a Meet the Candidates Night Monday, June 29th for the community to hear their respective visions for Boston. Both City Council and Mayoral candidates will be speaking. Topics include education, nightlife, networking, politics, education, and economic and job development. This must attend will begin 6:30pm at Hibernian Hall, 184 Dudley St. For more information call 617.442.8045.
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ONEin3 Dorchester Neighborhood Night
June 23rd, 2009
by The 4-1-1 Staff
ONEin3 Boston takes over the Blarney Stone once again for the Dorchester Neighborhood Night Wednesday July 1st from 6:30pm to 9pm. Meet your neighbors, enjoy free apps, and win a prize or two! The Blarney Stone is located at 1505 Dorchester Ave.
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Press Release: 11th Annual Roxbury Film Festival
June 23rd, 2009
by The 4-1-1 Staff
For immediate Release
June 22, 2009
Media Contacts:
Darius McCroey, Marketing Manager, ACT Roxbury
dmccroey@madison-park.org
Ph. 617-849-6321
SPREADING MULTICULTURISM THROUGH FILM - ACT ROXBURY AND THE COLOR OF FILM COLLABORATIVE
PRESENT THE 11th ANNUAL ROXBURY FILM FESTIVAL
Boston, MA - The 11th annual Roxbury Film Festival (RFF), the largest film festival in New England dedicated to films that celebrate people of color, will take place July 30 through August 2, 2009. Presented by ACT Roxbury and The Color of Film Collaborative, RFF will screen over 50 films including features, shorts, documentaries and youth-produced works.
In addition to the screenings RFF will feature panel discussions and workshops for filmmakers, actors and film enthusiasts. Renowned acting coach Troy Michael Rowland, one of Hollywood’s premiere acting coaches, will conduct an Master Acting workshop, as well as a teen acting workshop. Also, noted Hollywood publicist and filmmaker Ava Duvernay of the Duvernay Agency along with industry veteran and marketing consultant Komeka Freeman will take part in the panel - Marketing & PR for Filmmakers. Additionally, [Read more →]
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Family Safety Day in Mattapan
June 18th, 2009
by The 4-1-1 Staff
The office of Boston City Councillor Charles C. Yancey, in affiliation with several city agencies, will host Family Safety Day on Saturday, June 20, 2009, from 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM at the Mildred Avenue Middle School, 5 Mildred Avenue, in Mattapan.
This event will bring together members of the public and the City of Boston’s safety related departments including the Boston Police Department, Boston Emergency Medical Services, the Boston Fire Department and the Boston Public Health Commission to discuss and learn about public safety and health. The main attraction will be free car-seat safety checks by certified technicians. [Read more →]
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Press Release: 10,000 Strong Boston
June 16th, 2009
by The 4-1-1 Staff
Contact: Jamarhl Crawford
Phone: 617-755-6463
Email: blackstonian@verizon.net
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
10,000 STRONG BOSTON MOVEMENT ORGANIZES TO IMPACT COMMUNITY
New Black Panthers, Activists, Officials, Clergy, Youth and Residents
Mobilize to Address Violence and Cultivate Emerging Leadership SUNDAY JUNE 21st 2009 - FRANKLIN PARK PLAYSTEAD - NOON-6PM
Boston, MA - In response to recent acts of random violence and community cries for Peace and Justice, local organizers have mobilized to hold the 2nd Annual 10,000 Strong Boston on Sunday June 21st at the Playstead in Franklin Park. The 10,000 Strong Boston event was inspired by the Historic Million Man March and subsequent Million Woman March, Million Youth March, Millions More Movement and the even more recent 10,000 Men Philly held in Philadelphia October 2007.
Scheduled Speakers Include: Sen. Bill Owens (HELP for Black Males), Councilor Charles Yancey, Rev. Gregory Groover (Charles St. AME), Rev. Miniard Culpepper (Pleasant Hill Baptist Church), Sen. Dianne Wilkerson, Min. Rodney Muhammad (Nation of Islam), True-See Allah (Nation of Islam), Elder Gilbert White (Church of God & Saints), Imam Faaruuq (Mosque for Praising Allah), Horace Small (Union of Minority Neighborhoods), Kazi Toure (National Jericho Movement), Cindy Diggs (Peace Boston), Vivian Benton-Smith (Youth Workers Alliance), [Read more →]
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Monday Link Up
June 15th, 2009
by The 4-1-1 Staff
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Greatest Minds on Nightlife & Networking
June 12th, 2009
by The 4-1-1 Staff
From George “Chip” Greenidge at the National Black College Alliance:
Join Boston area nightlife promoters, event organizers, diversity specialists, event enthusiasts, club-goers, club owners and networkers to develop a diversity strategy for the
GREATEST MINDS on NIGHTLIFE & NETWORKING
A Diversity Strategy for Boston Nightlife for Black People to Enjoy the City!!!!!!!
Monday, June 15th, 2009
at the National Black College Alliance office
from 6:30pm – 9:00pm
The meeting will be located at :
National Black College Alliance, Inc.
2304 Washington Street, 2nd Floor
Roxbury, MA 02119
617.442.8045
in Dudley Square (across from Walgreens)
Come to this meeting if YOU want to do the following: [Read more →]
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Fair Trade Boston
June 11th, 2009
by The 4-1-1 Staff
Join thousands of fellow New Englanders on Saturday June 13th at the Fair Trade Boston kick-off event. Fair Trade Boston is a grassroots campaign aimed at alleviating global poverty and promoting environmental sustainability by widely increasing the use of Fair Trade products throughout the Greater Boston area. The event aims not only to inspire and propel Boston towards Fair Trade city status, but will celebrate, educate and encourage the richness and diversity of Fair Trade by connecting the larger public to the international Fair Trade movement. Visit www.fairtradeboston.org for more info.
