Greater Boston ABSW Sankofa Celebration and Awards Dinner 2025

Schedule

Sat Oct 18 2025 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Roxbury Community College | Boston, MA

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Experience a powerful night of Black excellence, culture, and connection at GBABSW’s 2025 Sankofa Awards and Dinners Celebration
About this Event

Join the Greater Boston Association of Black Social Workers (GBABSW) for an unforgettable evening at our 2025 Sankofa Celebration and Awards Dinner, taking place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Roxbury Community College.

This year’s event is a formal affair with Black & Gold Cocktail Attire, and will center around the theme:
“Honoring Legacy, Celebrating Today, Shaping Our Future.”

Rooted in the African principle of Sankofa, this celebration is our time to reflect on the past, recognize the present, and invest in the future of Black social work and community leadership.


🌟 What to Expect:
  • Reception & Networking: Connect with social workers, leaders, and community members over light refreshments.
  • Opening Ceremony: Spiritual libation, reflections on Sankofa, and a powerful dance performance.
  • Dinner Service: Enjoy a catered dinner alongside music and conversation.
  • Keynote Address: Hear from Segun Idowu, Chief of Economic Opportunity & Inclusion for the City of Boston.
  • Special Guests & Reflections: Featuring Professor Gary Bailey, a voice of wisdom and legacy.
  • Award Presentations: Honoring individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the profession and community.
  • Chapter Highlights: Learn how your support empowers scholarships, cultural events, and grassroots initiatives.
  • Closing Ritual: End the evening with a collective spiritual circle of unity to affirm our commitment to continue this important work.

Whether you're a long-time GBABSW member, social work professional, student, or community supporter — this is a night to honor our past, celebrate our present, and powerfully invest in our future.

Proceeds from this event directly support GBABSW scholarships, our annual Kwanzaa celebration, and local community projects.

We can’t wait to see you there.

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Where is it happening?

Roxbury Community College, 1234 Columbus Avenue, Boston, United States

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Tickets

USD 71.21

Greater Boston Association of Black Social Workers, Inc.

Host or Publisher Greater Boston Association of Black Social Workers, Inc.

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