UPDATE: This event has been moved to Bond, located at 250 Langham St Downtown Boston
Ricot, Members Lounge, Upper Echelon Events and Rachel Hall invite you to wine, dine and dance with the graduating class of 2009 this Friday at Vinalia (101 Arch St.) Enjoy a complimentary wine tasting from 9pm-10pm, followed by a networking mixer, [...]

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Busing’s future on the line in May meetings [Dorchester Reporter]
Potential candidates are lining up for City Council elections [Boston.com]
Swan song for Southie? [Boston Phoenix]

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The 39th Annual Dean Archie C. Epps Spring Concert is a celebration of the creativity and artistry spanning the African diaspora. The Kuumba Singers hope you will join them for what promises to be a truly glorious, celebratory experience including, but not limited to, song (spirituals, traditional African folksongs, African-American folksongs, chorales and contemporary gospel), [...]

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Boston will be shining this weekend and we’re not talking about the much anticipated 70 degree weather. Boston Shines, the annual city-wide clean-up and community service program is back April 24th and 25th.  To participate, you can sign up as an individual or gather your friends or association and register as a group. We encourage [...]

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African Portrayal in American Media: No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency [African Path]
Carnegie Hall presents Honor! A Celebration of the African American Cultural Legacy – A History [Carnegie Hall]
African Americans in Boston: From Slavery to Today [Boston University]

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Recession Increasing Pyramid Scheme Offers [Bizzia]
Show Your Pride With African American Checks [Baby and Family]
Computer Scam Dampens Easter for African-American Churches [ConsumerAffairs.org]

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Dear friends, concerned members of the community and esteemed colleagues,
On Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 6pm an official press conference will be held at the Chez Vous Roller Skating Rink regarding the impending closure of the iconic venue. Currently owned by community activist Greer Toney, the Dorchester landmark has been an important area landmark since [...]

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Talkin’ All That Jazz in association with National Black College Alumni & DowntimeOnline.net present The Black College Reunion: A Networking Mixer Reuniting Black College Alumni & Friends in the Boston Area. Come 6pm-ish for free admission and free appetizers. After 7:30pm, admission is $5 and after 8pm vocalist Music Box performs with Alonzo Harris & [...]

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RoxComp presents its 23rd Annual Gala at the Four Seasons Hotel tonight beginning at 7pm. This fundraiser includes an intimate performance by Oscar and Grammy Award winner Jennifer Hudson. For tickets to this black-tie affair, contact 617-267-2244.

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Boston’s Night Life Executives bring their second annual FLAUNT  Celebration to Umbria, Friday April 17th.  This is your chance to “parade yourself without shame or modesty.” ( It may be a recession but why not live it up a little? ) Tickets are $20 in advance and can be bought at nightlifeexecs.com. Judging from last [...]

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