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Boston Globe: Confronting Racism and Disparities, What’s Next? Feb. 27

For more info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-boston-globe-spotlight-team-confronting-racism-and-disparities-whats-next-tickets-43168050802 The Boston Globe Spotlight Team: Confronting Racism and Disparities, What’s Next? Tuesday February 27 | 6:00 – 7:30p.m. | John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum Join Spotlight Team reporters and community and business leaders in a discussion of the Globe’s recent seven-part series,”Boston. Racism. Image. Reality.” The series showed how $18 billion in public money went toward the Seaport, a neighborhood that is now virtually all-white. As Boston builds out even more, how do we make sure there’s a different blueprint for our future? How does Boston become a more welcoming city to all? Award-winning journalist and pastor of Roxbury Presbyterian Church Liz Walker leads the conversation. This program is presented in partnership with the Kennedy Library Forum Series. Sponsored by National Grid, The Partnership, and Blue Cross Blue Shield.

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Bell Biv Devoe (BBD) Free Unity Concert @City Hall Plaza – Sept. 9

Bell Biv DeVoe will perform at a free unity concert on Boston’s City Hall Plaza Saturday and people are being asked to donate school supplies for students in Houston after Harvey caused widespread flooding and devastation in the area. Boston Mayor Marty Walsh and Senator Linda Dorcena Forry made the announcement Sunday. Bell Biv DeVoe, a hometown musical group, is part of the free concert, which begins at 7 p.m. on Sept. 9. Anyone attending the concert is asked to bring new school materials to help the families and children in Houston. The donations can be made at City Hall Plaza.

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