Join us for an electrifying public conversation at Boston Common, where Tufts University historians Kerri Greenidge and Kendra T. Field will delve into the untold histories of the African Diaspora in New England. Moderated by Kyera Singleton, the dynamic director of the Royall House and Slave Quarters, this event titled “Black Lives, Black Stories, Our History: The African Diaspora and New England” promises to illuminate the rich and often overlooked narratives that have shaped the region.

Greenidge and Fields, both renowned for their pathbreaking work on abolitionism, the early civil rights movement, family history, popular memory, and the profound impact of slavery in New England, will introduce innovative public scholarship that challenges and expands our understanding of the past. This engaging panel will spark dialogue and offer fresh perspectives on the enduring legacy of Black history in New England. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with groundbreaking historians who are redefining our understanding of the region’s history.

An hour-long gentle yoga experience for all fitness levels. In a beautiful park, with plenty of shade!

RSVP is recommended but not required.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Renee Frechette at 617-635-4168 or renee.frechette@boston.gov.

Helmets will be provided for attendees testing e-bikes. We will be there to answer questions about the program! For those interested and eligible to apply for vouchers through the Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program, we will be available to help with applications if needed.

Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at ebikes@boston.gov or 617-685-8099 by August 12, 2024.

Helmets will be provided for attendees testing e-bikes. We will be there to answer questions about the program! For those interested and eligible to apply for vouchers through the Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program, we will be available to help with applications if needed.

Information about location:

The event will take place in the parking lot of BCYF Mildred / Mildred School. It is located at 5 Mildred Ave, Mattapan, MA 02126. The closest bus stop is Blue Hill Ave @Mattapan Street (outbound) and Blue Hill Ave at Mattapan Library (inbound), and you can take the following buses:

• Bus 28 Mattapan Station / Ruggles Station 
• Bus 29 Jackson Square Station / Mattapan Station
• Bus 31 Forest Hills / Mattapan Station 

There is also a commuter rail station - Morton Street - nearby that you can take the Fairmont line to.  If you are arriving with a personal car, try to find an on-street parking on Mildred Ave or near by, instead of parking in school's parking lot. Here is the map of the site.

Helmets will be provided for attendees testing e-bikes. We will be there to answer questions about the program! For those interested and eligible to apply for vouchers through the Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program, we will be available to help with applications if needed. 

Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at ebikes@boston.gov or 617-685-8099 by August 13, 2024.

Helmets will be provided for attendees testing e-bikes. We will be there to answer questions about the program! For those interested and eligible to apply for vouchers through the Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program, we will be available to help with applications if needed.

Mark your calendar and bring your friends and family to a fun and free Neighborhood Fun Fest Party and learn more about your neighborhood community center!  The Fun Fest will be held on Thursday, August 22, from 4:30 - 7 p.m. at BCYF Marshall Community Center, 35 Westville Street in Dorchester.

The BCYF Fun Fest will offer a variety of free activities including music, a cookout, DJ and dance party, ice cream, children’s activities, giveaways, and information about BCYF Marshall Community Center’s programming and activities.  

In the case of rain or other weather issues, please check BCYF’s social media pages, @BCYFCenters, for updates. 

Mark your calendar and bring your friends and family to a fun and free Neighborhood Fun Fest Party and learn more about your neighborhood community center!  The Fun Fest will be held on Thursday, August 8, from 5-7 p.m. at Doherty Park/BCYF Clougherty Pool in Charlestown.

The BCYF Fun Fest will offer a variety of free activities including music, a cookout, DJ and dance party, children’s activities, giveaways, and information about BCYF Charlestown Community Center’s programming and activities.  

In the case of rain or other weather issues, please check BCYF’s social media pages, @BCYFCenters, for updates. Additional Fun Fests will be held over the course of the summer at other BCYF centers including August 22 at BCYF Marshall Community Center in Dorchester. Visit our website for dates and locations.