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First Fridays Boston is (finally) at a new location. Usual “dress to impress” attire-
Hard Sole Shoes, Collar Shirts, Blazers/Jackets Required.

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The African American Student Union (AASU) at Harvard Business School and The Black Law Students Association (BLSA) at Harvard Law School cordially invite you to The Merger - Friday, February 22nd.
Purchase “Early Bird” Tickets at http://aasuconference.eventbrite.com until Monday, February 18th.

This will be the largest gathering of Black graduate students and young professionals from throughout the [...]

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The second First Fridays of the year takes place at Ivy, 49 Temple Place, Downtown. This is dress to impress; a $10 cover with RSVP to mistrie@mistrie.com.  DJ Eight2 on the top level, The Usual Suspecks performing live jazz and funk in the lounge. Professional attire and 21+, as if you didn’t already know. Hosted [...]

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If you’re looking to cheer on the Patriots in style, the “Ultimate Superbowl Party” is going down at Kings in Back Bay this Sunday starting at 4pm.  No cover. Come early for board and card games.
[via Downtime Online]

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Jonesing for a poetry fix? Head down to the Good Life Bar this Thursday from 10pm on to satisfy your cravings and thensome. This night features poetry by Anju, Francis, Shaie, Louna, Jose, Pops, Ali, Wendy Sanchez, Shey Butta, RoseBaby, Napumbe, Star, Azizi the Poet- Serious Black, UMELENI, Luna, Dijon, Intrigue, Infinite, 3RD Knowledge, and [...]

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Two articles from 2003 about the limited social scene for black professionals:
Boston Ambush [Buzzle]
Blacks Seek To Expand Comfort Zone in Boston [Pamela Ferdinand]

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