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SUMMARY:Hidden History of Black Boston
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn Boston's 400-year African-American history! We 
 will delve into the rich narratives of neighborhoods and pivotal sites\, 
 events\, and figures from the eras of Faneuil Hall and Long Wharf\, which 
 marked Boston's connection to the Atlantic world\, all the way to the 
 vibrant Black communities that flourished in Beacon Hill in the early 
 republic\, and the South End and Roxbury in the early 20th century. Our 
 presentation is built on engagement and responsiveness - moving at a pace 
 that allows for in-depth exploration and encourages participant 
 interaction.  We cover themes of Black organization and community formation 
 across activism\, religion\, civil rights\, and economics\, connecting 
 historical events to contemporary challenges. The big idea? It's a 
 conversation\, and we definitely welcome and encourage questions.\n 
 \n\nJoel Mackall is an award-winning Educator & Project Developer with the 
 ReIdren Business Group based in Roxbury\, MA.  He is the founder of the 
 Hidden History of Black Boston Tours and Black Connections: the Mobile 
 Black History Museum.  He has also served as secretary of the Cameroonians 
 of Lowell Association\, as an officer on the Warren Gardens Housing 
 Cooperative board\, on the Network of Immigrant and African American 
 Solidarity advisory council\, and as a technology chairperson with the 
 Black Community Information Center. He has delivered numerous professional 
 workshops & illustrated talks for all ages in Roxbury\, Dorchester\, 
 Mattapan\, greater Boston\, nationally\, and abroad.  Topics include 
 African American genealogy\, African World history\, business design\, and 
 generative technology.\n\n
LOCATION:Wakelin Room- Max Capacity\, Main Library
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CATEGORIES:History
CONTACT;CN="WFL Information Services -":MAILTO:welmail3@minlib.net
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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URL:https://wellesleyfreelibrary.libcal.com/event/14721171
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