We’re over halfway through this year’s Kwanzaa schedule but if you haven’t had a chance to catch one yet, tonight’s principle is NIA at Blue Hill Boys and Girls Club (15 Talbot Ave., Dorchester). Tomorrow, New Year’s Eve, is KUUMBA at the Reggie Lewis Center (1350 Tremont St., Roxbury). New Year’s Day is IMANI at [...]

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Don’t feel like paying the sky high NYE prices but still want to go out? Lorenz Island Kuisine has you covered with the low ticket price of $0. Yes, a free NYE party with complimentary champagne toast at midnight! Lady Lee of Vibe 105.3FM  will be spinning reggae vibes. Lorenz is located at  657 Washington [...]

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There’s only one week left to catch the American Repertory Theater’s Best Of Both Worlds. This new musical bursts with R&B and Gospel that “leave the audience whooping” according to the New York Times. Inspired by Shakespeare’s heartbreak and redemption story, The Winter’s Tale, tickets start at $25 and shows run until January 3rd. Save [...]

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Lion Entertainment presents the Holiday Extravaganza, going down Saturday December 26 at Unity Sports Club, 10 Dunbar Ave. in Dorchester. Sound, Inc. and Junior Rodigan will be spinning. Admission is $5 before 10:30pm.

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The Friends of the Mattapan Branch of the Boston Public Library invite you to attend their “give back” holiday celebration: A Soulful Sleigh Ride. Raffles, food, and music from a R&B holiday choir are just a few of the highlights. Books will be available for gifts at bargain prices. Today from 12:30pm-3pm at 1350 Blue [...]

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The Songs of Blind Folk: African American Musicians and the Cultures of Blindness [Feminist Review]
Teaching Teens To Be Entrepreneurs [Ebony Intuition]
Caging The Swan – The Media’s Quest To Put Desiree Rogers in Her “Place” [The Black Socialite]

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Join Boston Offline and the Professionals of Color Business and Social Networking Group as we co-host our end of year mixer. This holiday edition of Cocktails & Connections will feature our unique group speed networking icebreaker! Wednesday, December 16th at Biff’s Lounge, 24 Washington St. in Dorchester. We’re kicking off at 6pm so don’t forget [...]

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The Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts hosts their annual meeting Thursday, December 10th, from 6pm-8pm. Networking and appetizers will follow the meeting. For more information call 617. 442.4519. The Urban League is located at 88 Warren Street in Roxbury, near Dudley Square.

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Pearl Harbor – 68th Anniversary African American Hero “Dorie” Miller
First African American Studies Major Set to Graduate
African American Women File Suit Against Philly Nursing School

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Twins & Friends highly anticipated 6th annual Capricorn Affair returns January 9th at the Copley Boston. This extravaganza will feature live music, several DJs, hors d’oeuvres, and casino gaming. With a Harlem Nights theme, attire is 1920’s to 1940’s. For tickets and more info call 1-888-878-Twins. Partial proceeds from will benefit Students Athletes Rising.

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