An African-American Neighborhood in Boston’s North End? [Boston 1775]
African American Artists Showcased in Morristown [Recorder Community Newspapers]
Harris Publication to Launch Print Magazine? [BlackWeb 2.0]

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The Boston Foundation hosts a reception to benefit the families of Haiti on Thursday, January 21st from 6pm-8pm. Contributions will be matched dollar for dollar, minimum donation is $25. Dr. Alix Cantave, Associate Professor at UMass Boston, will guest speak on the ground effort in Haiti. For more information contact Trinh Nguyen at 617.319.9009. Event [...]

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The Community Collective presents Unity, a benefit for the Haiti Earthquake Relief Effort. Live performances, a whopping 10 DJs, and a special guest appearance are all on tap for a $10 minimum donation. 100% of the proceeds will go to Partners in Health and The Red Cross. Wednesday, January 20th from 6:30pm-2am at the Roxy [...]

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75 Most Powerful Women In Business [Black Enterprise]
Take Five: Tim Wilson (Boston Metrowest) [BDPA Foundation]
Is Unconscious Bias Negatively Affecting Your Workplace? [Content Caboodle]

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The Young Black Women Society (YBWS) hosts their 4th annual collaborative networking event, United We Stand, January 27th, 6pm-9pm, at Rudi’s Resto Cafe. Co-hosted by Big Sisters, Greatest Minds, and the Alumni/ae chapters of Happa Alpha Psi and Spelman College, this event will feature neo-soul sounds and signature cocktails as you mix and mingle. Admission [...]

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Step Step, Side to Side. Round and round dip it now. Step into 2010 with Tracey & Scott as they teach Chicago Style Steppin this Friday at Max’s Blues Cafe (68 Field Street, Brockton, Ma). DJ C Smooth will keep the crowd moving to line dancing, R&B and old school. Cover is $10, light buffet [...]

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Monday, January 11th massmouth presents “so embarrassing” Story Slam co-hosted by Andrea Lovett and ToRena Webb. Story slams are contests where stories in live performance, on a theme, are judged. The idea of the slam is to build a new audience for story by reminding people of how many stories they have and [...]

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Do Charter Schools Encourage Innovation and Best Practices in TPS? [The Daily Censored]
Mississippi Growing: Farmer’s Market Builds Roots in African-American Community [AlterNet]
Unmarried African American Women….. whats the deal??!! [A.B. CEES]
African American Leader Percy Sutton Dies at 89 [365Daynews.com]

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How does saving 20% or more on your home fuel costs sound? Yup, we think so too . Learn how to cut those heat, electric and water bills with this seminar by the Massachusetts Municipal Association. Wednesday, January 13th at 6:30pm at the United South End Settlements’ Harriet Tubman House. For more information contact [...]

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