Yet another black owned venue has come under scrutiny from a Licenscing Commission, this time the target is Progressions Lounge in Brockton. Full email and correspondences from Progressions after the dial.
Entries Tagged as 'Politics'
Progressions needs your support on Wednesday July 9, 2008
July 5th, 2008 · No Comments
Tags: Politics
GREATEST MINDS: A Gathering of Black Bostonians
May 28th, 2008 · No Comments
From the inbox…
GREATEST MINDS
A Gathering of Black Bostonians Who Are About Getting Things Done
DATE:
Friday, June 6th, 2008 and Saturday, June 7th, 2008
TIMES:
Friday, June 6th, 2008 6:00pm - 9:00pm
FRIDAY
6:00pm - 9:00pm OPENING RECEPTION & Opening Panel
Saturday, June 7th, 2008 9:00am - 12:00midnight 9:00pm - 6:00pm CONFERENCE SATURDAY 8:00pm - 12midnight CLOSING RECEPTION & NETWORKING
A Gathering of [...]
Tags: Events · Money · Nonprofit · Politics
Building A United Front: The State of Black Boston
April 30th, 2008 · No Comments
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 [...]
Tags: Money · Nonprofit · Politics
Derrick Ashong from Soulfège on Obama
March 13th, 2008 · No Comments
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Tags: Politics
Hip-Hop & The 2008 Presidential Election
March 4th, 2008 · No Comments
Panelists:
Bakari Kitwana, moderator- Executive Director of Rap Sessions, author of The Hip-Hop Generation and Why White Kids Love Hip-Hop;
Rosa Clemente- hip-hop activist, The Malcolm X Grassroots Movement, Black August and The Hip-Hop Caucus;
Angela Woodson- hip-hop political organizer, co-chair of the 2004 National Hip-Hop Political Convention and director of Faith-based Initiatives for the Ohio Governor’s [...]
Tags: Events · Music · Politics
Monday Link Up
March 3rd, 2008 · No Comments
What if they took away Black History Month? [Black Entertainment USA]
Pondering a post-bullshit America… [AngryBlackBitch]
United Nations Accuse US Government of Forcing New Orleans Blacks into Homelessness [Black Political Thought]
Massachusetts Black Legislative Caucus Celebrates Black History Month
February 8th, 2008 · No Comments
The Massachusetts Black Legislative Caucus Celebrates Black History Month Tuesday February 12, 2008 from 1pm-3pm at The State House Nurses’ Hall. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Carol R. Johnson, Superintendent of Boston Public Schools . For more information contact the MBLC office at 617 722-2688.
Monday Link Up
February 4th, 2008 · No Comments
US budget hits 3 trillion (the “tr” is no mistake) [Yahoo News]
Black reaction to Bush’s State of the Union Address [Black Enterprise]
MoveOn.org endorses Barack Obama [Black Political Thought]
YPN Meeting: Cori Reform
February 3rd, 2008 · No Comments
Join the Young Professionals Network for a discussion and action plan on CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) reform. Governor Deval Patrick released his CORI reform bill last month that will increase ex-offenders chances for employment, education, and housing in the Commonwealth. Come and find out how you can assist in this important public policy issue [...]
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Monday Link Up: Obama Edition
January 28th, 2008 · No Comments
Obama’s victory speech after winning South Carolina primary Part 1, Part 2
Ten Things You Didn’t Know About Barack Obama
A President Like My Father (Caroline Kennedy)





