Birth of a Movement – Occupy The Hood Boston Update & Announcement
This event will be an update on all the work done thus far, A MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT and what we have coming up to continue in the future.
Youth
Community Town Hall Forum: Saggy Pants & The Criminalization of our Youth
This forum is to discuss the criminalization of our youth and the dangerous implications via mass incarceration, school to prison pipeline, etc.
Progress in Dudley Sq???
Here are a few photos which point out some of the recurring problems in Dudley.
MA & Saggy Pants: This Takes ‘Fashion Police’ to a Whole New Level
A little-known law in Massachusetts involving openly “lewd and lascivious behavior” is the lynchpin of a new war on saggy pants from the Black Mental Health Alliance of Massachusetts (BMHAM). BMHAM is trying to use this law—which says we can arrest, fine and even imprison someone for “gross” public exposure—to crack down on people who wear their pants too low.
Black All Year feat: Dr. Umar Johnson 4/7/13
B.A.Y. uses culture to promote unity in Boston’s communities of color. By promoting the best of our legacy, creativity, and human resources, we build esteem and connect to the natural wealth of our community. Through this simple notion of recognizing & loving ourselves, we encourage support for each other and work toward the conclusion of healthier communities.
Hundreds of students walk out of Madison Park High
Madison Park High School Walk Out Feb. 7, 2013
Hundreds of students of Madison Park High School Walk Out in protest of the sudden dismissal of their Principal Queon Jackson
New campaign to Arrest & Jail Black & Brown boys for sagging pants
New campaign in Massachusetts to Arrest & Jail Black & Brown boys for sagging pants
The House I Live In – FREE Film Screening 2/11
Monday Feb. 11, 2013
@ Hibernian Hall 184 Dudley St. (Dudley Sq.) Roxbury
with Special Guests Dir. Eugene Jarecki and Prof. Charles Ogletree
Fundraiser for Cindy Diggs Fri. Jan. 18th
Come and join us as we raise funds for Cindy Diggs who suffered a tragic fire with her family on Christmas Eve. Cindy has dedicated herself to helping the City of Boston’s Youth through her efforts organizing Peace Boston as well as UMMF an effort to galvanize Boston’s Hip-Hop community.
HELP! Cindy Diggs holiday fire tragedy… Donate
Cindy Diggs of Peace Boston and UMMF (Us Making Moves Forever) unfortunately experienced a tragedy on the day before Christmas… Lets give back to someone who has given alot to the community.
Read more and do what you can…