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In partnership with the William Monroe Trotter Institute of the University of Massachusetts Boston, New England Blacks in Philanthropy, and Channel 7/WHDH TV’s Urban Update program, the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts (ULEM) is piloting The State of Black Boston, a multi-year initiative that combines research and community assessment to bring [...]

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This Saturday Reflect and Strengthen will be having their 3rd Annual Yard Sale from 10-6pm at 2 Minton St., Jamaica Plain (at the corner of Amory St and Minton St, in between the Stonybrook and Green St Stations).

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The Sean Bell Tragedy - A Response by Kevin Powell [Lola Has Something 2 Say!]
The National Black Police Association: The Sean Bell Verdict Emboldens Lack Of Confidence In Judges [Blackprof.com]
In Case of Sean Bell, Where Did the Prosecution Go Wrong? [WSJ.com Law Blog]

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This Saturday, Z-Square Lounge is the place to be as J. Francois and K Pritty a Pre-Cinco De Mayo Bash complete with margaritas  and complimentary Mexican appetizers. Upscale dress is required to partake in the festivities. DJ Seye Daddy will be spinning Hip Hop, R& B, Mashups, Latin and Reggae. Fore more info, visit www.going.com/TRESDEMAYO

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The Boston chapter of First Fridays United is taking their act up north this month with a “special spring edition” at Club Night Games, 30 Washington St. in Somerville. Night Games is located inside the Holiday Inn so if you’re feeling frisky, you can take the action upstairs (wink).

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Heavy Fire Productions is throwing a birthday bash for all Taurus’ May 17 at the Radisson Hotel on Stuart Street. As usual there will be comedy, music and dancing. Advance tickets are $20.
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The Fallacy of “The One”: Love is Everywhere [Single Black Male]
How to Get Good Press [The Black Socialite]

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If you have Sunday off (we don’t }:-\ ) Mistrie and Co invite you to “3 levels of fun and games” including a lingerie fashion show by Maria Santana and a body paint room. Sounds like a naughty good time.
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Hear local self-published Black authors Christine Vaughan and Joel Mackall read from their books “Epiphany”, “He Raised The World From My Shoulders” and “iNo Carry Dem Basket”.  Learn about their journeys developing their writing and self-publication, and support them by purchasing their creative works.  There is a valuable message in every word so you will [...]

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TSM and HBNN are back it again with another night of poetry, music and art. Poetic Escape: The Relocation Party is at the Blue Wave (hence the “relocation”) next Thursday, April 23 from 8pm-12am. $10 Cover.  21+, no kiddies. 617.594.2000 or poeticescape’at’ gmail.com for more info.
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