#BRL86 - Black History Month Event Series

[Rodney Singleton]

Press Release

Boston, MA – The Afrimerican Culture Initiative Inc., is spearheading the Boston Redline 86 - Black History Month Event Series. This pivotal event series, marking the 86th anniversary of the redlining map issued on February 1st, 1938. These 10 events shine a light on the enduring ramifications of redlining and 50 years of Boston Public Schools (BPS) desegregation in Boston. 

#See the #BRL86 Trailer. For tickets and further information on our campaigns and programs, including the 'Education in a Beloved Community' petition and the #BRL86 Bookstore, please visit www.linktree.com/afrimericanone, 

Upcoming Desegregation Events:

Blast from the Past: Reflecting on 50 Years of Desegregation - VIRTUAL – Join the transformative dialogue led by the student team of Afrimerican TV (follow on instagram @the.chopituppod). This virtual event will take place on February 22nd at 7pm and will invite community members to engage in a meaningful reflection on the progress and challenges of desegregation in Boston Public Schools.

Road to Reflection: Initiating dialogue on 50 years of BPS desegregation - IN PERSON 

The symposium "Road to Reflection: 50 Years of BPS Desegregation" features a series of discussions and workshops on February 24, aiming to honor the progress towards educational equality. The agenda includes an opening session with music and a documentary excerpt, followed by a panel discussion with community leaders. Workshops cover topics like segregation history, youth activism, cultural hubs, vocational training, and arts in resistance. The event concludes with a group mural activity and summative remarks, all geared towards fostering a 'Beloved Community'.

Regards,

Marlon Solomon

Founder/Sr. Project Engineer - Afrimerican Academy

811 Hyde Park Ave Suite 1, Hyde Park, MA 02136.

Tel: (781) 690-1908 (C) , (617) 910-9750 (O)

Learn more about the Afrimerican Academy here & Schedule a meeting here

NOTE: The Afrimerican Academy is a subsidiary of the Afrimerican Culture Initiative Inc (ACI) . ACI is a registered corporation in the state of Massachusetts. Any donations made to the Afrimerican Culture Initiative Inc. are tax deductible due to the current 501 c 3 tax exempt  status of this nonprofit  organization. 

To verify our current tax exempt status with the IRS (at www.irs.gov) click here. Search database by EIN or Organization Name using these details:

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EIN: 81-0825401 | Hyde Park, MA, United States

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On Wed, Jan 31, 2024 at 7:11 AM Marlon Solomon <msol...@afrimericanone.org> wrote:

Hi Rodney, I also wanted to share our 1st event tomorrow evening! I hope you can attend.

Regards,

Marlon Solomon

Founder/Sr. Project Engineer - Afrimerican Academy

811 Hyde Park Ave Suite 1, Hyde Park, MA 02136.

Tel: (781) 690-1908 (C) , (617) 910-9750 (O)

Learn more about the Afrimerican Academy here & Schedule a meeting here

NOTE: The Afrimerican Academy is a subsidiary of the Afrimerican Culture Initiative Inc (ACI) . ACI is a registered corporation in the state of Massachusetts. Any donations made to the Afrimerican Culture Initiative Inc. are tax deductible due to the current 501 c 3 tax exempt  status of this nonprofit  organization. 

To verify our current tax exempt status with the IRS (at www.irs.gov) click here. Search database by EIN or Organization Name using these details:

Afrimerican Culture Initiative Inc

EIN: 81-0825401 | Hyde Park, MA, United States

This email is sent for the sole attention of the identified addressee and its contents are provided for information purposes only. 

The Afrimerican Culture Initiative Inc.(@afrimericanone) makes no guarantees or representations as to the accuracy and completeness of any information and does not assume any commitment whatsoever. Legally binding obligations can only arise, or be entered into on behalf of the entity concerned by means of a written instrument, signed by its authorized representative/s.

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On Tue, Jan 30, 2024 at 9:11 PM Marlon Solomon <msol...@afrimericanone.org> wrote:

Hi Rodney,

It was a true pleasure to meet you yesterday. Your passionate speech resonated with me immensely.

See our #BRL86 promo trailer.

As promised, find our Boston Redline 86 - Black History Month Event series info at www.linktree.com/afrimericanone

Our Saturday event is 'donate what you want'.

Thanks so much for helping spread the word!

Regards,

Marlon Solomon

Founder/Sr. Project Engineer - Afrimerican Academy

811 Hyde Park Ave Suite 1, Hyde Park, MA 02136.

Tel: (781) 690-1908 (C) , (617) 910-9750 (O)

Learn more about the Afrimerican Academy here & Schedule a meeting here

NOTE: The Afrimerican Academy is a subsidiary of the Afrimerican Culture Initiative Inc (ACI) . ACI is a registered corporation in the state of Massachusetts. Any donations made to the Afrimerican Culture Initiative Inc. are tax deductible due to the current 501 c 3 tax exempt  status of this nonprofit  organization. 

To verify our current tax exempt status with the IRS (at www.irs.gov) click here. Search database by EIN or Organization Name using these details:

Afrimerican Culture Initiative Inc

EIN: 81-0825401 | Hyde Park, MA, United States

This email is sent for the sole attention of the identified addressee and its contents are provided for information purposes only. 

The Afrimerican Culture Initiative Inc.(@afrimericanone) makes no guarantees or representations as to the accuracy and completeness of any information and does not assume any commitment whatsoever. Legally binding obligations can only arise, or be entered into on behalf of the entity concerned by means of a written instrument, signed by its authorized representative/s.

Afrimerican Culture Initiative Inc. and/or its related companies exclude any liability whatsoever for any direct or consequential loss or damages arising from the use of,  or reliance on the e-mail or its contents. This email (including any attachment/s) is confidential and may be privileged. 

If you have received it by mistake, please notify the sender by return e-mail and delete this message from your system. Any unauthorized use or publication is strictly prohibited.