Get Konnected celebrates their 2nd Anniversary (time flies!) at the new W Hotel. They will be honoring “The Next Generation: Massachusetts Firsts’ in Politics and Media.” Special guests will be Sonia Chang Diaz, Setti Warren, Lisa Wong, Ayanna Pressley, Felix Arroyo, Shirley Leung, Charles Clemons, Jr. Tuesday, March 30th from 6pm-8pm.

We’ll be in attendance!

An AB.com Special Investigative Report: Is A Brother Who “Dates” White Chicks A Sell-Out?!? [AverageBro.com]

This Week’s Love/Hate Relationship With Black Pop Culture [What Would Thembi Do]

New Rule: The 21st Century Man [Random Rhyme & Reason]

Bigtime Productions & Authentic Lifestyle present Final Four Part 2, the “biggest party of 2010.” Boston’s top DJs will go head to head in multiple categories, hosted by Mike Nice. Notables DJ Chubby Chub, DJ Dru Nyce, Dru Dex, and DJ Playtime will represent on the 1s and 2s in what’s sure to be memorable battle. Tickets are $20 in advance and available at Hip Zepi ans SDJ Custom Art. For more info contact 617.304.9123 or 774.244.7015. March 13th at the William E. Reed Auditorium.

Getting African-American Children Back in School Before It’s Too Late [Jack and Jill Politics]

Summarizing Black History Month – It is all just a joke? [Black 'n Bougie]

Paterson on the Brink [New York Times]

Boston Groups Launch African-American Genealogy Initiative [Genealogy Insider]

PBS Films Chronicles African-American Patriots [Baltimore Sun]

Q&A #3: Black Mayor Of Boston? [The Phoenix]

Meet the neighbors at the first Onein3 Dorchester Neighborhood Night of the year Wednesday, February 24th at the Blarney Stone. Feast on the light appetizers while mixing and mingling. This free event kicks off at 6pm with Trivia at 8pm. 1509 Dorchester Ave.

Smith Leadership Academy presents Blacks in Wax Saturday, February 27th from 1pm-4pm. Learn about African American history while enjoying food, shopping and music. For more information or vendor tables, call Eleanor Chalmus at 617. 474.7950 x10. Admission is $3. Smith Leadership Academy is located at 23 Leonard St. in Dorchester.

Today At Big Think: Museum For Winningest College Football Coach Eddie Robinson Opens [Simplify the Positive]

Patrice Lumumba Black History Lesson: Never Have Power without Power [Dream and Hustle]

Gil Scott Heron: Blackademics February Interview!!! [blackademics]

Due to what is being called the “No”easter, the Winter Snow Festival at Franklin Park is cancelled.  However, they will be having lots of activities next week that are free with zoo admission.

Valentine lovers (and Valentine haters), join us for our 2nd annual party and networking mixer collaboration, Step in the Name of Love with Steppin in the Bean this Sunday at Breezeway Bar & Grill. Arrive early (2pm) and receive free introductory True Chi-Steppin Lesson from Boston’s smooth Chi-Steppin instructor Step Bro Taqwa, who is trained
and supported by the best of Chicago’s Master Steppers. Network with Boston’s young professionals between sets. $10 donation after 4pm. Music by Mix-Master Rudy Dottin of Pro Audio Mix. Sunday, February 14 2pm-7pm at 153 Blue Hill Ave. in Roxbury. See you there!