Roadmap to a Beloved Community - Event Series
Schedule
Sat Oct 26 2024 at 11:00 am to 01:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
65 Ashton St,Dorchester,02124,US | Mattapan, MA
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Roadmap to a Beloved Community: Interwoven Histories of Boston's Jewish & African American Communities focuses on storytelling.Event Description :
Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking storytelling event, "Roadmap to a Beloved Community: Interwoven Histories of Boston’s Jewish & African American Communities" . This powerful gathering aims to celebrate the resilience, culture, and unity between two communities deeply intertwined in Boston's history—African American and Jewish American.
Through storytelling, we will delve into the shared experiences of both communities, highlighting their struggles and triumphs in the face of systemic challenges such as redlining, urban renewal, and segregation. The event will focus on how the Boston Bank Urban Renewal Group (BBURG) affected these communities and reflect on their journey towards reconciliation, justice, and solidarity.
This event is part of the Redline Narratives: The Lost Cultural Hubs of Boston Documentary series, and serves as a platform to document & foster understanding, promote healing, and build bridges between diverse cultural groups.
What to Expect:
- Featured Storytellers : Engaging stories from community leaders, historians, and individuals with lived experiences from Boston’s Jewish and African American communities.
- Walking tour/discussion: Learn about the Redline history of Dorchester's lost Jewish cultural hub and how African American history is intertwined.
- Cultural Insights : Learn about the rich cultural contributions and the ongoing fight for justice and equity today.
- Community Building : Participate in meaningful dialogue and shared reflections on how we can move toward a more inclusive and beloved community.
- Refreshments : Enjoy complimentary food and drinks as part of our community gathering.
Do you have a story to tell?
Participate in our upcoming documentary, "Redlined Narratives: Voices of Boston’s Lost Cultural Hubs". We are collecting stories as a part of a comprehensive digital storytelling project aimed at uncovering and documenting the impacts of redlining and urban renewal policies on Boston’s diverse communities.
To register to participate, fill out the form in this link .
Supported By :
This event is made possible by the generous support of Afrimerican Culture Initiative Inc , Boston Workers Circle , The Forum for Racial Equity , The Community Input Board of Hyde Park, Way of the Cross Holy Church, Mass Humanities , Mass Cultural Council & The City of Boston Office of Equity & Inclusion .
Tickets : This event is FREE and open to the public. However, seating is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot early! We also encourage donations to aid with bringing more storytelling events to the City of Boston.
Reserve your ticket now to be part of this powerful moment of storytelling and cultural celebration. Let’s come together to honor the past and create a roadmap to a beloved community.
For more information, visit Afrimerican Culture Initiative’s Website or follow us on social media
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Where is it happening?
65 Ashton St,Dorchester,02124,US, 65 Ashton St, Dorchester Center, MA 02124-3124, United States,Boston, Massachusetts, MattapanEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
