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]

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 in this post.

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.

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]

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 will be held at 35 Channel Center, Unit #203 in the Seaport District.

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 (279 Tremont St.)

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]

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 is $15 in advance, $20 at the door with proceeds benefitting YBWS. Rudi’s is located at 811 Mass Ave near the Hampton Inn & Suites.

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 available. Instruction from 8pm-9pm, party goes until 12:30am.

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 they hear in their daily lives AND showing them how much they enjoy story in live performance. So get slammed at Kennedy’s Midtown from 6:30pm-9:30pm, 42 Province Street in Boston. They are currently seeking judges. For more information please email info-at-qeboston.com or visit massmouth.