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INSIDE THIS ISSUE THE BUZZ ............... 1 THE WORD ON YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE .................. 3 HAPPENINGS .......... 4 CURRENT EVENTS .................. 9 THE ARTS ........ 15-16 Art ............................. 15 Films ......................... 15 Music and Dance ...... 16 HEALTH AND FITNESS ................ 17 THE WORD P.O. Box 170847 Boston, MA 02117 (617) 775-4273 [email protected] www.thewordboston.com THE BUZZ “We recognize that we are collective agents of history and that history cannot be deleted like web pages.” ~ Angela Davis WOMEN OF THE WORLD, UNITE by Pat Williams On March 8, 2017, women around the world will celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD). IWD was held for the first time in several European countries on March 19, 1911. On March 8, 1914, IWD was officially observed throughout the world. In the United States, proponents of the Million Woman March began organizing on November 9, 2016, the day after Donald Trump was elected. The march began as a grassroots movement in order to advocate legislation on women’s rights and to address issues surrounding immigration and healthcare reform, racial equality, the environment, religious freedom and LGBTQ rights. It is estimated that the Women’s March on Washington drew over 500,000 people and worldwide participation, which occurred on all seven continents, brought together an estimated 5 million people. In the United States, the same march organizers are planning A Day Without Women Strike for this year’s IWD. Women are encouraged to take the day off from paid and unpaid labor, avoid shopping for one day (except for small, women- and minority-owned businesses) and to wear red in solidarity. For more information about the A Day Without Women Strike, Click HERE or HERE. Every year, The Word highlights the accomplishments of amazing women. In this edition, three Women of Jazz, Diana Krall, Dianne Reeves and Esperanza Spalding are profiled. DIANA KRALL Diana Jean Krall was born on November 16, 1964 in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. She started playing the piano at the age of four. After graduating from Berklee College of Music, Krall moved to Los Angeles. Her third album, All of You, was released in 1996. All of You was nominated for a Grammy and spent 70 weeks atop the Billboard Jazz chart. Since then, Krall has produced nine albums, selling six million copies in the United States and over 15 million copies worldwide. She has also won five Grammy awards. Krall is married to musician Elvis Costello. On May 5, 2017, Krall is set to release her 13 th album, Turn Up The Quiet, and begin a world tour. Friday, March 3, 2017 Volume 13, Number 5

Transcript of Friday, March 3, 2017 Volume 13, Number 5 THE...

INSIDE THIS ISSUE THE BUZZ ............... 1 THE WORD ON YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE .................. 3 HAPPENINGS .......... 4 CURRENT EVENTS .................. 9 THE ARTS ........ 15-16 Art ............................. 15 Films ......................... 15 Music and Dance ...... 16

HEALTH AND FITNESS ................ 17

THE WORD P.O. Box 170847

Boston, MA 02117 (617) 775-4273

[email protected] www.thewordboston.com

THE BUZZ “We recognize that we are collective agents of history and that history cannot be deleted like web pages.”

~ Angela Davis

WOMEN OF THE WORLD, UNITE by Pat Williams On March 8, 2017, women around the world will celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD). IWD was held for the first time in several European countries on March 19, 1911. On March 8, 1914, IWD was officially observed throughout the world.

In the United States, proponents of the Million Woman March began organizing on November 9, 2016, the day after Donald Trump was elected. The march began as a grassroots movement in order to advocate legislation on women’s rights and to address issues surrounding immigration and healthcare reform, racial equality, the environment, religious freedom and LGBTQ rights. It is estimated that the Women’s March on Washington drew over 500,000 people and worldwide participation, which occurred on all seven continents, brought together an estimated 5 million people.

In the United States, the same march organizers are planning A Day Without Women Strike for this year’s IWD. Women are encouraged to take the day off from paid and unpaid labor, avoid shopping for one day (except for small, women- and minority-owned businesses) and to wear red in solidarity. For more information about the A Day Without Women Strike, Click HERE or HERE.

Every year, The Word highlights the accomplishments of amazing women. In this edition, three Women of Jazz, Diana Krall, Dianne Reeves and Esperanza Spalding are profiled.

DIANA KRALL Diana Jean Krall was born on November 16, 1964 in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. She started playing the piano at the age of four. After graduating from Berklee College of Music, Krall moved to Los Angeles. Her third album, All of You, was released in 1996. All of You was nominated for a Grammy and spent 70 weeks atop the Billboard Jazz chart.

Since then, Krall has produced nine albums, selling six million copies in the United States and over 15 million copies worldwide. She has also won five Grammy awards. Krall is married to musician Elvis Costello.

On May 5, 2017, Krall is set to release her 13th album, Turn Up The Quiet, and begin a world tour.

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THE BUZZ (cont’d)

DIANNE REEVES Five time Grammy award winner Diane Elizabeth Reeves has worked with everyone from Ronnie Laws to Harry Belafonte. Born on October 23, 1956 in Detroit, Michigan, Reeves grew up in a musically talented family. Her mother played the trumpet and her father sang. In addition, bassist Charles Burrell is her uncle and her cousin, the late George Duke, was a gifted musician. Reeves was performing with her high school band when she was noticed by trumpeter Clark Terry. Her career took off after she moved to Los Angeles where in 1977, she became the lead singer of the jazz fusion group Caldera.

During her illustrious career, Reeves has produced 19 solo albums and has collaborated on 28 others.

ESPERANZA SPALDING

Esperanza Emily Spalding was born in Portland, Oregon on October 18, 1984. When she was only five, she taught herself to play the violin. However, Spalding secured her first job as a bassist at a blues club when she was fifteen. She quit high school at 16 and after earning her GED, enrolled at Portland State University. After an instructor encouraged her to apply, she enrolled at Berklee College of Music where she was awarded a full scholarship after acing the audition. She became Berklee’s youngest professor when she was 20.

In 2011, Spalding was the first jazz artist to win a Grammy for Best New Artist. The talented singer/bassist was invited to perform at the 2009 Nobel Prize ceremonies by honoree President Barack Obama.

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THE WORD ON YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE ARE YOUR FINANCES READY FOR FUN?

While the best things in life are free, as the saying goes, some of life’s great experiences do have a price tag. If you’re considering fulfilling your childhood dream of hiking the Appalachian Trail or you’re offered tickets to see your favorite team play in the championship game, you know these experiences can be costly. Yet these opportunities can be within financial reach if you have a plan and sufficient funds set aside. The following do’s and don’ts can help you take the right steps to make these dreams a reality.

Do calculate the total cost of the experience. Many opportunities have upgrades or additional options that can make the experience memorable. Think about what the ideal experience looks like for you, and factor those extra costs into your budget. Be sure to include the cost of accommodations and airfare if participating requires you to travel.

If you’re traveling with family or friends, discuss your expectations before you go. That way, if your friend wants backstage passes or a seat upgrade, you can prepare your budget accordingly. You’ll also avoid an emotional decision in the moment that could derail your finances.

Do make saving a priority. Start by looking at your recent spending and identify ways to allocate money to fund your dream. If you have a recurring subscription or a cable package you don’t use, consider eliminating the expense and funding your dream instead. Next, create a savings goal, or the amount you’d like to earmark for those VIP tickets each month. Having a goal may help you reign in impulse purchases, because your financial priorities will be top-of-mind.

If you’re still tempted to spend the money elsewhere, consider establishing a separate savings account. Many accounts allow you to set up an automatic transfer into the dedicated account each month. If you have the option, automatic transfers could help make the process of saving easier.

Don’t spend your emergency savings. While you may be tempted, avoid tapping into your emergency fund. This money should be used to meet a sudden unexpected expense or to fill the gap in case of a job layoff. If you fund your scuba vacation instead, you do so at a possible risk to your long-term financial security. Unforeseen expenses can occur at any time, so you want to have sufficient money in place.

Don’t forget to keep funding other financial priorities. As you save toward your dream, make sure you continue to fund other long-term financial goals, such as your retirement or your child’s college tuition. If you want help balancing your priorities, consider meeting with a financial professional who can work with you to develop a strategy that addresses your unique situation.

Do enjoy the experience without the financial guilt. If you take the time to create a plan and be diligent about saving, chances are that you’ll be able to enjoy the experience without thinking about its impact to your budget. Your dream will feel even more fulfilling if you feel good about the financial decisions you made to get there.

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Darryl Ruffen, CFP®, MBA is a Financial Advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in Danvers, MA. He specializes in fee–based financial planning and asset management strategies and has been in practice for 13 years. To contact him you may call (978) 777–8382, Joanne Reilly and Associates, 175 Andover St., Suite 304, Danvers, MA 01923. Ameriprise. Investment advisory products and services are made available through Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., a registered investment adviser.

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HAPPENINGS BOSTON HAS A NEW DEFAULT SPEED LIMIT The City of Boston has a new default speed limit. If you don’t see a sign, the speed limit is 25 mph. Driving at or below the 25 mph speed limit can save lives. If you crash, you’re less likely to cause serious injury or death. For more information, Click HERE.

SUCCESSLINK SUMMER JOBS

The City of Boston's Division of Youth Engagement and Employment is busy getting ready for the 2017 launch of SuccessLink, an online tool that enables Boston youth to register for summer jobs. Last year nearly 4,000 youth received job placement through SuccessLink. The SuccessLink application will be available until Friday, March 31, 2017 at 11:59 p.m. Teens can apply 24-hours a day by Clicking HERE. This is a FREE event.

BELLE OF THE BALL Belle of the Ball distributes cleaned prom dresses at no charge to high school junior and senior girls who could not otherwise afford to attend their school’s prom. Unlike other prom gown collection drives, this program culminates with a day-long boutique where deserving girls are invited for a day of personal shopping and pampering. Donated gowns are cleaned by Anton’s Cleaners. Once cleaned, students are referred by social service agencies and gowns are given to those in need without charge. If you have a good quality, trendy gown consider donating it. Gowns will be collected through Saturday, April 1, 2017. For more information, Click HERE.

COMMUNITY HOUSING CLINIC A Community Housing Clinic will be held every Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Department of Neighborhood Development, 26 Court St., Boston, MA. The Community Housing Clinic is a tremendous resource for residents as well as tenants and landlords, to talk one-on-one with a housing professional about landlord-tenant laws, learn how to access affordable housing opportunities and discover housing resources available to landlords and tenants. Tenants can learn about their rights if their building is sold, their rents are rising or they’re facing eviction. Landlords can get information on enforcing lease provisions, cost-effective resources to resolve disputes and programs to support home repairs and maintenance. For more information, call (617) 635-4200. This is a FREE event.

COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID: FSA ID WORKSHOP The College Financial AID: FSA ID Workshop will be held every Saturday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Central Library in Copley Square (ASA College Planning Center), 700 Boylston St., Boston, MA. Need help with the college financial aid process? Get assistance by creating a FSA ID, which is the first step in filing your application for Federal Student Aid. For more information, call (617) 536-5400. This is a FREE event.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS! FORUM The Massachusetts Black Lawyers’ Association and the Boston Police Department will host a Know Your Rights! Forum on Friday, March 3, 2017. Registration is at 5:30 p.m. and the program begins at 6:00 p.m. The forum will discuss police interactions, stop and frisk, the school-to-prison pipeline and youth voice/perception. Food, refreshments and prizes will be provided. For more information, Click HERE. This is a FREE event.

WOMEN SURVIVORS OF HOMICIDE MOVEMENT PURPLE PROTEST The Women Survivors of Homicide Movement will hold the Purple Protest on Saturday, March 4, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Meet at 10 Washington St., Dorchester, MA. There are thousands of unsolved murders in the City of Boston and most occur in communities of color. Numerous families have given up on finding the murderer of their loved ones. This march is to address unsolved murders in Boston and find out the real reason why cold cases continue to sit dormant and to create a comprehensive plan to decrease the number of unsolved murders. Please represent by sharing a photo of a loved one who was murdered and by wearing purple. This is an outdoor event, rain or shine. For more information, call (857) 600-1623 or email WSO. This is a FREE event.

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HAPPENINGS (cont’d) BABY DIAPER BANK A Baby Diaper Bank will be held Saturday, March 4, 2017 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Grove Hall Branch Library, 41 Geneva Ave., Dorchester, MA. If you are a parent of a baby and cannot afford diapers, the Baby Diaper Bank may be for you. The Baby Diaper Bank seeks to meet the needs of income-challenged parents to make sure that they have clean diapers for their babies. For more information, call (617) 427-3337 or Click HERE. This is a FREE event.

WINTER FAMILY FUN Winter Family Fun will be held Saturday, March 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. Bring the kids for healthy, active winter programs at Franklin Park, snowshoeing, nature walks, animal tracking, winter play parties and more. Meet in front of Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse, 1 Circuit Dr., Dorchester, MA. This is a FREE event.

DINE OUT BOSTON Dine Out Boston (formerly known as Restaurant Week Boston) will be held Sunday, March 5 through Friday, March 10 and Sunday, March 12 through Friday, March 17, 2017. This bi-annual event provides locals and visitors with an opportunity to sample area restaurants at special prices. Participating restaurants design prix fixe menus for lunch and dinner. Each participating restaurant selects one of the three price options (Lunch $15/$20/$25 or Dinner $28/$33/$38 (prices are per person and exclude beverages, tax and gratuities). Diners can choose from old favorites to the latest culinary hot spots, from nationally known chain restaurants to local chef owned bistros, from Asian or Argentinean fare to French, Italian, tapas and sushi, from the award-winning restaurants of Boston and Cambridge to the gourmet gems in the suburbs north, west and south of the city. Prices vary by restaurant. For more information, Click HERE.

KENNEDY LIBRARY FORUMS The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Columbia Point, Dorchester, MA is pleased to present the Kennedy Library Forums, a series of public affairs programs on a diverse range of historical, political and cultural topics reflecting the legacy of President and Mrs. John F. Kennedy. Doors open an hour before each forum begins. For more information or to make a reservation, call (617) 514–1643 or Click HERE. Reservations guarantee a seat in the building, but not in the main hall. Once the main hall is full, audience members will be seated in an overflow theater where the forum will be streamed live. This is a FREE event.

• Monday, March 6 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. – JFK Visit to Ireland with Ryan Tubridy and PJ Lynch. Tubridy and Lynch discuss President Kennedy’s 1963 visit to Ireland. Kevin Cullen moderates.

COMMUNITY ART CIRCLES: EXPLORING CULTURE Community Art Circles: Exploring Culture will be held Monday, March 6 and 13, 2017 from 6:00 to 7:45 p.m. at 780 American Legion Hgwy., Roslindale, MA. Youth 12-16 who are interested in exploring their cultural identity and learning more about what culture is are invited to this event. The group is rooted in the expressive arts and there will be dance, movement and fine arts. For more information, call (617) 469-8501 or email FRC. This is a FREE event.

PUBLIC SPEAKING TUTORIAL: STRENGTHENING YOUR VOCAL AND PHYSICAL PRESENTATION SKILLS Public Speaking Tutorial: Strengthening Your Vocal and Physical Presentation Skills will be held Tuesday, March 7, 2017 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Central Library in Copley Square (Commonwealth Salon), 700 Boylston St., Boston, MA. Erika Bailey offers tips and tutorials for effective public speaking. To RSVP or for more information, Click HERE. This is a FREE event.

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HAPPENINGS (cont’d) MAHA HOMEBUYER CLASSES MAHA HomeBuyer Classes are held monthly at a variety of locations. Graduates from the MAHA classes will receive a certificate which will allow the participant access to a number of programs that assist first–time homebuyers. The certificate is also a requirement for acquiring lottery property and certain mortgage products in Boston and other cities and towns. Graduates are eligible for free one–on–one credit and homebuying counseling. The classes are 12 hours by either attending four evenings or two Saturdays or the cost is $50 per person and $75 per couple. For more information, email Hilda Fernandez or Click HERE. The class schedule is as follows:

• Tuesday, March 7, 14, 21 and 28 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at MAHA, 1803 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, MA • Saturday, March 11 and 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at MAMLEO, 61 Columbia Rd., Dorchester, MA • Saturday, April 1 and 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at MAHA, 1803 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, MA • Saturday, May 13 and 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Boston Medical Center, 88 E. Newton St., Boston, MA • Tuesday, June 6 and Thursday, June 8 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

A DAY WITHOUT WOMEN STRIKE A Day Without Women Strike will be held Wednesday, March 8, 2017. On International Women’s Day, women are encouraged to take the day off from paid and unpaid labor, avoid shopping for one day (except for small, women- and minority-owned businesses) and to wear red in solidarity. For more information, Click HERE.

ENCORE ENTREPRENEURS: STARTING A BUSINESS AFTER 50 WORKSHOP Encore Entrepreneurs: Starting a Business After 50 Workshop will be held Wednesday, March 8, 2017 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Central Library in Copley Square (Commonwealth Salon), 700 Boylston St., Boston, MA. Join us for a workshop especially tailored for over-50 entrepreneurs considering starting a business for the first time. This workshop will cover the basics of starting a business, the rewards and pitfalls of becoming an “encore entrepreneur” and critical success factors for a new business and resources available to help along the way. Bring your business idea and questions for a stimulating discussion. The evening will especially emphasize issues and advantages common to 50-plus entrepreneurs. To RSVP or for more information, Click HERE. This is a FREE event.

AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION INFORMATION SESSION The American Civil Liberties Union Information Session will be held Saturday, March 11, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Central Library in Copley Square (Rabb Hall), 700 Boylston St., Boston, MA. The ACLU works to protect the civil rights of all people in Massachusetts. Attendees will learn about the history and agenda of the group, how it works for policy change and how they can contribute. For more information, call (617) 536-5400. This is a FREE event.

RECOGNIZING FAKE NEWS Recognizing Fake News will be held Saturday, March 11, 2017 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Grove Hall Branch Library, 41 Geneva Ave., Dorchester, MA. Come to this workshop to learn how to critically watch TV news and online articles so you can detect fake news. Using the News Literacy Project’s interactive checkology curriculum, leading journalists and other experts guide people through real life examples from the news industry. For more information, call (617) 427-3337. This is a FREE event.

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HAPPENINGS (cont’d) ON BEING MUSLIM IN THE DEEP NORTH PANEL DISCUSSION Portsmouth Black Heritage Trail presents On Being Muslim in the Deep North on Sunday, March 12, 2017 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at 10 Middle St., Portsmouth, NH. Many people usually think of Muslims as Arabs, but in reality one-third of the Muslims in the U.S. are Black American, one-third are South Asians and one-third are Arabs, making them one of the most diverse religious groups in the country. For this panel discussion, presenters will explore areas where their identities intersect and what it means to be male or female, Black and Muslim living in a post 9/11 New England. Through their shared stories we will gain an understanding of what it means to be part of a religion that preaches the “Oneness of God, the Oneness of Mankind and the Oneness of the Message” and what our towns could be if practitioners were honored in a country whose tenants include freedom of religion for all instead of faced with discrimination. Rashida Mohamed, Robert Azzi, Pious Ali and Samaa Abdurraqib will be the presenters. For more information, call JerriAnne Boggis at (603) 436-8433. This is a FREE event.

CITY OF BOSTON WILL HOST WORKSHOPS TO SUPPORT BOSTON SMALL BUSINESS The City of Boston will host a series of Workshops to Support Boston Small Business. The workshops will assist entrepreneurs and small business owners of all types and development stage. They will also address challenges and provide guidance ranging from developing a sustainable business plan to assistance with financial management. For more information, Click HERE. This is a FREE event. • Tuesday, March 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. East Boston location TBD. The topic is Financial Management

for Food Businesses. Spanish interpreter available. • Tuesday, March 28 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Roxbury Innovation Center, 2300 Washington St., Roxbury, MA.

The topic is Tactics for Scaling Your Business for Female Entrepreneurs.

SPIRIT & ACTION SERIES ON PEACEMAKING The Unitarian Universalist Urban Ministry (UUUM) presents the Spirit & Action Series on Peacemaking. Spirit & Action creates a sacred space for participants to learn about and engage in issues surrounding racism, violence and peace. The sessions will be held at 10 Putnam St., Roxbury, MA. Dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m. and the program will begin at 6:30 p.m. UUUM has partnered with Violence Transformed which will provide attendees with an opportunity to create art around the theme of each event. Space is limited. Childcare provided upon request. To register, call Marvin Venay at (617) 318-6010 x214 or email Marvin Venay. This is a FREE event.

• Session 3: Peacemaking Across Faith / Tuesday, March 14 – Celebrating our spiritual and religious differences, fostering a culture of tolerance and working to curtail the growing climate of Islamophobia. (Follow-up arts session on Tuesday, March 28.)

LEADERS OF THE DIASPORA Leaders of the Diaspora will be held Thursday, March 16, 2017 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Northeastern Law School, 400 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA. What we do now will affect our collective future. Let’s come together to break bread, build a coalition and pledge to lead the Diaspora into a brighter tomorrow. Members of the African Diaspora will discuss how to strengthen the black community in the age of Trump. For more information, email UMN. This is a FREE event.

AUTHOR TALK WITH KATE CLIFFORD LARSON An Author Talk with Kate Clifford Larson will be held Thursday, March 16, 2017 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Central Library in Copley Square (Rabb Hall), 700 Boylston St., Boston, MA. In celebration of Women’s History Month, author and historian Kate Clifford Larson discusses three American women who are the subjects of her critically acclaimed biographies, Rosemary: The Hidden Kennedy Daughter, The Assassin’s Accomplice: Mary Surratt and the Plot to Kill Abraham Lincoln and Bound for the Promised Land: Harriet Tubman, Portrait of an American Hero. For more information, call (617) 536-5400. This is a FREE event.

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HAPPENINGS (cont’d) BOSTON PRAYS FOR THE CHILDREN: A BLACK CELEBRATION OF OUR CHILDREN Boston Prays for the Children: A Black Celebration of Our Children will be held Sunday, March 19, 2017 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Twelfth Baptist Church, 150 Warren St., Roxbury, MA. The City of Boston is expected to lose hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding. Now, more than ever, the community must unite to protect our most vulnerable citizens, especially our children. For more information, email UMN. This is a FREE event.

GEN2GEN VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION EVENT The Gen2Gen Volunteer Recognition Event will be held Monday, March 20, 2017 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Grove Hall Senior Center, 51 Geneva Ave., Dorchester, MA. Gen2Gen is a national campaign to help children by connecting older people with the young. The goal is to help young people in the Boston area thrive by engaging an untapped resource of older adults in volunteer and paid roles. Join Gen2Gen to recognize community volunteers and to learn about paid, stipend and volunteer opportunities with partner organizations who are youth serving non-profits in the community. For more information, Click HERE. This is a FREE event.

TAKE PART IN THE CONVERSATION SPEAKER SERIES Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) will host the Take Part in the Conversation Speaker Series. In honor of Black History Month, BHCC presents events focused on criminal justice and policing in urban neighborhoods. Each event begins at 1:00 p.m. and will be held at BHCC (Charlestown Campus, C202 Lecture Hall), 250 New Rutherford Ave., Boston, MA. Registration is required. For more information on this event or to register for other Black History Month events being hosted by BHCC, Click HERE. This is a FREE event. • Thursday, March 23 – Ed Davis, Policing in America: The Changing Landscape of Our Cities & Law

Enforcement’s Role in Protecting Our Communities Former Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis, who was at the forefront of the emergency response to the 2013 Boston Marathon Bombing and the arrests that followed, talks about the need for fundamental reforms to policing and the criminal justice system in America.

MINORITY BUSINESS EXPO The Minority Business Expo will be held Saturday, March 25, 2017 from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 p.m. at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center, 1350 Tremont St., Roxbury, MA. The Minority Business Expo was created to increase opportunities for small businesses and entrepreneurs; to raise awareness on the importance of community building and outreach in Greater Boston; and to help businesses increase their revenue. For more information, Click HERE. This is a FREE event.

ARTS MATTER ADVOCACY DAY Arts Matter Advocacy Day will be held Tuesday, March 28, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Paramount Center, 559 Washington St., Boston, MA and at the State House, 24 Beacon St., Boston, MA. Join us for a morning at the Paramount Center and an early afternoon at the State House. After a morning of mingling, celebrating arts and culture and sharpening our advocacy skills, we will travel together in an Arts Matter March to the State House. When we arrive, we will meet with our legislators about arts and cultural issues, including the state budget. Together, let’s send the message that arts matter in Massachusetts. There will be speakers and performers. For more information, Click HERE. This is a FREE event.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 3

7:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. The Kenny Barron Trio appears at the Regattabar Jazz Club in the Charles Hotel, One Bennett St., Cambridge, MA. For tickets, call (617) 395–7757 or Click HERE. The Kenny Barron Trio also appears on Saturday, March 4 at the times listed.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 3 (cont’d)

TO PURCHASE TICKETS, CLICK HERE.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 3 (cont’d)

THURSDAY, MARCH 9

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FRIDAY, MARCH 10 7:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. The Aaron Goldberg Trio appears at the Regattabar Jazz Club in the Charles Hotel, One

Bennett St., Cambridge, MA. For tickets, call (617) 395–7757 or Click HERE.

TO PURCHASE TICKETS, CLICK HERE.

8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Carmen Lundy appears at Scullers Jazz Club in the DoubleTree Guest Suites Hotel,

400 Soldiers Field Rd., Boston, MA. For more information, call (617) 562-4111 or Click HERE.

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THURDAY, MARCH 23

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THURDAY, MARCH 30

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THE ARTS ART

FILMS (In Theaters)

FIST FIGHT On the last day of the year, mild-mannered high school English teacher Andy Campbell (Charlie Day) is trying his best to keep it together amidst senior pranks, a dysfunctional administration and budget cuts that put jobs on the line. But things go from bad to worse when he accidentally crosses his much tougher and deeply feared colleague, Ron Strickland (Ice Cube), who challenges Campbell to an old-fashioned throw down after school. News of the fight spreads like wildfire and ends up becoming the very thing this school and Campbell needed.

GET OUT Now that Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) and his girlfriend, Rose (Allison Williams), have reached the meet-the-parents milestone of dating, she invites him for a weekend getaway upstate with Missy (Catherine Keener) and Dean (Bradley Whitford). At first, Chris reads the family’s overly accommodating behavior as nervous attempts to deal with their daughter’s interracial relationship, but as the weekend progresses, a series of increasingly disturbing discoveries lead him to a truth that he could have never imagined.

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THE ARTS (cont’d) FILMS (Screenings)

PASSAGE AT ST. AUGUSTINE FILM SCREENING AND DISCUSSION

The Passage at St. Augustine Film Screening and Discussion will be held Wednesday, March 8, 2017 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Central Library in Copley Square (Rabb Hall), 700 Boylston St., Boston, MA. Long before there was a Black Lives Matter movement, there were black activists in St. Augustine, FL. The award-winning documentary Passage at St. Augustine tells the story and establishes their hometown as the location of the most violent civil rights campaign of the entire movement. With introductory remarks, documentary filmmaker Clennon L. King segues into facilitating a larger conversation on race, rounding out the program with a spirited question and answer session with civil rights veteran Mimi Jones and State Representative Byron Rushing. For more information, call (617) 427-3337 or Click HERE. This is a FREE event.

THEORY OF CONFLICT FILM SCREENING AND DISCUSSION

A Film Screening and Discussion of Theory of Conflict will be held Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) at the Coolidge Corner Theater, 290 Harvard St., Brookline, MA. Set on an American college campus, Theory of Conflict follows the friendship of two students, Sudanese “Lost Boy” Mohammed (Mo) Deng and wealthy Bostonian Edward Dudley. While a broken heart forces Mo to grapple with his complicated past, Edward's life is disrupted by his newfound romance with Yafit Haddad, a former Israel Defense Forces soldier. When ethnic-political tensions begin to erupt on their campus, Mo and Edward's friendship is put to the test and both men are forced to reconsider their values and priorities. Following the film, filmmaker Rahman Oladigbolu and members of the cast and crew will participate in a Q&A. For more information, email Oracle. This is a FREE event.

MUSIC AND DANCE

THE MAKANDA PROJECT WITH SPECIAL GUEST RICKY FORD The Makanda Project with Special Guest Ricky Ford will appear on Saturday, March 11, 2017 from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. at the Dudley Branch Library, 65 Warren St., Roxbury, MA. The group will perform three newly arranged Makanda Ken McIntyre compositions, one newly arranged composition by Ndikho Zaba and three Ricky Ford compositions/big band arrangements. For more information, call (617) 442-6186. This is a FREE event.

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HEALTH AND FITNESS FRANKLIN PARK TENNIS ASSOCIATION FREE TENNIS LESSONS Franklin Park Tennis Association will offer Tennis for Everyone every Saturday from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. at Melnea Cass Recreational Complex, 120 Malcolm X Blvd., Roxbury, MA. Lessons for beginner/intermediate players, children (ages 5 and older) and adults at the same time, but on different courts. This is a drop-in program designed to introduce and reinforce the fundamental skills. Registration is required. For more information or to register, Click HERE. This is a FREE event.

BOSTON REACH COALITION MEETING The mission of Boston REACH Coalition is to promote health equity and eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities in Boston. The Boston REACH Coalition is led by the Boston Public Health Commission in partnership with community residents. The Coalition partners with community groups, health care providers, health experts, businesses and faith-based leaders to improve the conditions in neighborhoods that shape the health and well-being of community residents. The Coalition meets on the first Monday of the month. In the case of a holiday, the meeting is held the following Monday. Dinner is served at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. The Coalition membership is open to all and children and youth are welcome. The next meeting will be held March 6, 2017 at the Grove Hall Community Center, 51 Geneva Ave., Dorchester, MA. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call (617) 534-2291 or Click HERE. This is a FREE event.

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP MEETING Dana Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center offers a Prostate Cancer Support Group Meeting every second Wednesday of the month. The next meeting will be held March 15, 2017 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Dana–Farber Cancer Institute (Smith Building, Room 308–309), 44 Binney St., Boston, MA. This support group focuses on the needs of Black men. Meet with prostate cancer survivors, talk with leading medical specialists and understand your treatment options. Everyone is invited, food will be served and parking is free. For more information, call Mark Kennedy at (617) 632–6694 or Click HERE. This is a FREE event.