Visit AboutBlackBoston.com the web site This info was compiled and published by AboutBlackBoston.com and the Boston University Medical Center programs on Families and Anti-violence. FEB 9th The public is invited to this: -- Black Lives Matter: Now What?! New England Blacks in Philanthropy /http://www.nebip.org / welcomes you to a public forum Black Lives Matter: Now What?! Feb 9th , 6-8pm at the Freedom House, 5 Crawford Street in Dorchester. The panel, moderated by Harvard Law Professor Charles Ogletree, will provide a deeper understanding of the current civil rights movement, and what needs to change to reflect that Black Lives do Indeed Matter. Panelists include Opal Tometi, co-founder of the National Black Lives Matter movement;Kwabena Frimpong, Black Lives Matter National Coordinator; Daunasia Yancey, Black Lives Matter, Boston; Eric Ward, Social Justice Program Officer, Ford Foundation; Nakisha M. Lewis, Philanthropic Strategist, Girls for Gender Equity/Organizer, Black Lives Matter Philanthropic Action; Adebukola Ajao, President, Black Student Union at Emmanuel College and Carlton E. Williams, attorney. For more information, call 617-261-8555 or email [email protected]. Location 5 Crawford St. Dorchester, MA 0212 Use Our Promo Code SOUND if you are going to the show for 20% off six MOTOWN Boston Opera House ticket prices Visit AboutBlackBoston.com the web site Advertisement Sargent Wright says give him a call at 603-433-0180 . Visit AboutBlackBoston.com the web site FEATURES Hugh Masekela & Vusi Mahlasela Hugh Masekela & Vusi Mahlasela Buy Tickets Tuesday, February 24, 20157:30 pm John Hancock Hall Boston, MA Two of South Africa’s true freedom fighters and renowned musical icons come together to honor twenty years since the start of democracy in South Africa and the official end of Aparthe id. In a collaborative performance, Hugh Masekela and Vusi Mahlasela celebrate this anniversary in Twenty Years of Freedom, a concert that features South Africa’s freedom songs, including many of the artists’ own. While both have been like-minded musical comrades at home in South Africa for years and shared the stage on several occasions, this marks the first time these two iconic artists have toured together. Vusi Mahlasela—simply known as “The Voice” in his home country—is celebrated for his distinct, powerful voice and his poetic, optimistic lyrics. His songs of hope connect Apartheid-scarred South Africa with its promise for a better future. Raised in the township of Mamelodi (where he still resides), Vusi became a singer-songwriter and poet-activist at an early age, teaching himself how to play guitar and later joining the Congress of South African Writers. AfterWhen You Come Back, his popular debut on BMG Africa, Vusi was asked to perform at Nelson Mandela’s inauguration in 1994. He has shared the stage with Dave Matthews Band, Sting, Paul Simon, and Taj Mahal, among many others. Perhaps his biggest gig was in 2010 when he helped welcome the World Cup to South Africa at Orlando Stadium in Soweto. Vusi has released seven studio albums to date; his latest release is Sing to the People (ATO Records), a celebratory live album looking back on twenty years as a recording artist. Hugh Masekela is a world-renowned flugelhornist, trumpeter, bandleader, composer, singer, and defiant political voice who remains deeply connected at home, while his international career sparkles. In 1968, his instrumental single “Grazing in the Grass” went to the top of the American pop charts and was a worldwide smash, elevating Hugh onto the international stage. His subsequent solo career has spanned five decades, during which time he has released more than 40 albums (and been featured on countless more) and has worked with such diverse artists as Harry Belafonte, Dizzy Gillespie, The Byrds, Fela Kuti, Marvin Gaye, Herb Alpert, Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder, and the late Miriam Makeba. In 1990, Masekela returned home, following the legalization of the African National Congress (ANC) and the release of Nelson Mandela—an event anticipated in Masekela’s antiApartheid anthem “Bring Him Back Home (Nelson Mandela),” which had been a rallying cry around the world. 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Must RSVP by January 26, 2015 Visit AboutBlackBoston.com the web site Where: ABCD Melnea Cass Room, 3rd Floor, 178 Tremont St. Boston MA More Info: Contact Roxanne Reddington-Wilde [email protected] or call at 617-348-6464 to RSVP or for further information Boston Youth Football Camp What: During the February School Vacation, children aged 7-16 are invited to sign up for daily football clinics taught by experienced coaches. There will also be discussions about fitness and nutrition and academic support. Healthy snacks will be provided When: February 16-20 from 10:00am-3:00pm Where: Melnea Cass Rec Center, 120 Martin Luther King Blvd. Roxbury MA 617-935-5306, or More Info: To sign up, visit www.score4more.org, call email [email protected] Tribute to Black Women and Sapphire Award Honorees What: The men of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. would like to personally invite you to the 3rd Annual Tribute to Black Women & the Sapphire Awards. They are pleased to announce the 2015 Sapphire Award Honorees: Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan, President/CEO of the Dimock Center – Business, Cheryl Watson-Harris, Deputy Superintendent of Boston Public Schools – Education, Elizabeth "Liz" Miranda, Youth Activist - Social Action. The coveted Sapphire Award is the chapter’s highest honor given to a non-member who has shown to have dedicated their lives to uplift of others in their communities. When: Thursday, February 26, 2015 from 5:30pm-8:30pm Where: Northeastern University, John D. 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Wyman-Gordon Grafton is a 1 million sq. ft. manufacturing facility with a 50,000 ton press, 35,000 ton press and 18,000 ton press for large titanium, steel and inconel closed die forgings. This growing, $300+ million profit center is part of a highly successful, multi-billion $ (NYSE) diversified manufacturer. Precision Castparts Corporation (PCP). Process Inspector - click to apply ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Visually inspect in-process forgings to detect surface defects. Remove these defects with air grinder, hicycle grinder, swing frame grinder or chipping hammer. Operate blast machine, ceramic, chem mill, Marvel Doall Saws, to clean surface of forgings as required. More Job Vacancies can be found on http://AboutBlackBoston.com/careers/