Boston African American National Historic Site on Beacon Hill was established 45 years ago today. Commemorating the 30th anniversary in 2010: Charles Dutton, MAAH ED Beverly Morgan-Welch, NPS Superintendent Cassius Cash, and Mrs. Cecilia Marshall, widow of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall.
Amplifying and rewarding new scholarship in the field of African American history and culture--the 2025 Museum of African American History Stone Book Awards at the African Meeting House. Black History is U.S. History.
The Boston premiere of "Projecting Protest" by filmmaker Thomas Clement at MassArt. With Clement, Diane Dwyer, founder of the art collective known as Silence Dogood Boston, and Law Professor Karen Pita-Loor. Moderated by the Boston Globe's James Sullivan. #MassArt #ProjectingProtest
"What a beautiful moment, for our city, for our state...today we honor Bill Russell who simply made us better in every possible way." Governor Maura Healey.
"We resolve to make Boston a home for everyone, a beacon for freedom..." Mayor Michelle Wu. #BillRussellBridge
