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June 2019
Lowell African Festival
The African Festival features performing arts, food and traditional and modern African crafts. The event attracts lovers of African culture and African immigrants from throughout New England and beyond. First held in 2000, it has provided an opportunity for Africans to unite with their brothers and sisters as they continue to influence each other through the richness of their shared cultures. Held in June at Sampas Pavilion on Pawtucket Boulevard in Lowell.
Find out more »A2Empowerment BBQ and Pool Party Fundraiser
A2Empowerment is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women through education. Since its founding in 2008, the organization has awarded over 1,700 educational scholarships to young women in Cameroon. Recipients are chosen based on need and merit, with a priority placed on selecting girls in the later years of high school when they are at a higher risk of dropping out. This year, approximately $75 USD will cover tuition, fees and books for a year of school. All company overhead…
Find out more »Luyha Dinner Dance hosted by Abeingo Boston Group
We call on our friends and family to come be a part of the Luhya USA Diaspora's Annual Dinner Dance hosted by the Abeingo Boston group. Let's celebrate our culture. All great authentic Kenyan cuisines and American foods will be served. Tickets are $50 per person.
Find out more »June Community Class
Sign up For class *ONLY IF YOU ARE SURE YOU ARE ATTENDING* Please do not take another person’s place! If you RSVP and can no longer make, simply cancel your registration. Kids - FREE Adults - $5, RSVP here and pay at the door :) We can't wait to dance with you!
Find out more »Phenomenal Women’s Conference
Powerful leadership conference designed to give women and girls, inspiration, career options, and networks for their professional development. A great opportunity to network with a purpose, find inspiration, share ideas, and explore what it means to take your professional lives to the next level, using your full potential to realize your life goals. Discover new opportunities and/or career options while maintaining a healthy work- life and spiritual balance. Participants will then hear from a number of successful women leaders, of diverse professional and…
Find out more »Afrobeats Dance Boston Presents: Ezinne
Check out our June guest instructor, Ezinne! *AVOID EVENTBRITE FEES* by sending your class money to us via cashapp! To sign up by follow the link: cash.me/$afrobeatsdanceboston Bio: Ezinne is a leading face in the eclectic, world renowned triumvirate CEO Dancers. CEO Dancers first hit world limelight in 2013 when they clinched the semi-finalist position in that year's Britain's Got Talent. Since then, they have continued to trail the blaze in gracing World Music Awards, Global Citizen DC and BET…
Find out more »July 2019
TamBo Foundation Fundraising Gala
TamBo Foundation is a voice, advocate and resource repository for African and Afrodiasporic populations dealing with cancer. Our goal is to address the void in cultural and ethnoreligious programs that meet the healthcare needs of Africans and Afrodiasporans around the issues of cancer. We strive to spotlight the 'treatability' of the 6 major cancers prevalent among people of African descent: breast, cervical, ovarian, prostate, colon, and lung. We provide cancer health education and critical support services focused on people of…
Find out more »New England Black Stars Afro-Mixer
New England Black Stars Afro-Mixer Afro-Mixer hosted by the New England Black Stars on July 10th @Suya joint restaurant. Event starts a 7:30pm, 185 Dudley St, Boston MA, 02119
Find out more »African Health Cup Awards Party
Come celebrate 10 years with us! We are celebrating the power of community. The African Health Cup started in 2010 with the goal of increasing access to HIV prevention and education through a widely played cultural activity - FOOTBALL (also known as soccer). Several people and organizations have helped to make the African Health Cup a success. This year for the 10th anniversary, we will honor them. Also, the 2019 AHC Champions and Runner-up will receive medals and trophies. Dinner…
Find out more »Mandela Day at Massachusetts State House
Please join Bridgewater State University and South Africa Partners in partnership with Senator Jason Lewis in honoring Nelson Mandela’s birthday and welcoming this year’s Young African Leadership Fellows to Massachusetts. Speakers Include: Senator Jason Lewis Representative Nika Elugardo Dr. JudyAnn Bigby, Executive Director, South Africa Partners Jackie Jenkins-Scott, Mandela Memorial Commission Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) Fellows Performance by South African artist Neo Gcabo Please join us after the program for refreshments and a reception with the YALI Fellows.
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