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]

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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.

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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.

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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]

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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.

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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 [...]

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Win or Go Home, Mr. President [A BlackMan's View] 10 Americans Charged in Haiti with Kidnapping [BlackAmericaWeb.com] Pandora’s Box Office: Race And Revolution In The Biggest Movie Of All Time [blackademics.org]

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Don’t worry, be happy because everything’s gonna be alright at Lorenz’ Bob Marley Birthday Celebration this Saturday. Satisfy your soul with music by Progressive Youth Sound. So get up, stand up Saturday, February 6th at 657 Washington St. in Dorchester. $5 cover. Bonus points if you leave a comment with the number of song references [...]

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This Thursday join the Boston Black Men’s Leadership Group for an open meeting on steps needed for community progress. The meeting will be held at Charles St. AME (corner of Elm Hill Ave. & Warren St.) from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. For more information, visit their Yahoo! group.

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