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Upcoming Events

Featured Workshops

#UjimaWednesdays

We hold member meetings that are open to the public, dedicated to financial and political education, and our member working groups. Watch all past events on our Youtube.

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Every week on Wednesday, starting at 6:00PM EST.

"Makibaka! Huwag Matakot!” (Dare to Struggle! Do Not Be Afraid!)

mica rose

COOP Social Club

98A Green St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130, USA

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Wednesday, September 2, 2026

6:00 PM

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This workshop series focuses on the question: how can we put our artistic practice in service of frontline communities facing climate disaster, land dispossession, poverty, and repression? In answering, we find new avenues for growth in our own artistic expression, more meanings for art’s uses, and methods for both individual and community expression. These workshops are co-facilitated by members of Liyang Western Massachusetts who have visited and integrated with anti-imperialist community organizations in the Philippines. We will share creative activities and practical tools informed by stories and forms of struggle across Indigenous, youth, queer, women, urban, and rural communities. Activities include small group reading & discussion, theatrical tableaus, placard-painting, and silk screen prints. Participants will leave with ways to use art to process information and emotions, express solidarity, educate, and take concrete action.
Talkback: In Us We Trust

Donna Bivens & Justin Merrick

COOP Social Club

98A Green St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130, USA

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026

6:00 PM

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We begin this month with a collective reflection on our Fall 2026 workshop series theme: Holy Currencies. Through a conversation on wealth, relationships, interiority, and trust, we’ll build from our summer series on Mutual Aid and open the questions that will guide our fall workshops.
Ujima Cafe at Ama

Community Engagement

Ama at the Atlas

40 Western Ave, Allston, MA 02134, USA

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Thursday, September 10, 2026

5:00PM

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Ujima Cafe is a space where community members can connect, relax, and engage with Ujima’s work in a casual setting. Held twice a month through the spring, summer, and fall, we combine office hours with a laid-back hangout vibe, offering free coffee, snacks, and curated menus.
Ujima Cafe at District 7

Community Engagement

District 7 Cafe

380 Warren St, Roxbury, MA 02119, USA

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Thursday, September 24, 2026

5:00 PM

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Join us for Ujima Cafe at District 7 Cafe, an Ujima Good Business Alliance member! Ujima Café is our version of a community hangout: a relaxed space to sip, snack, and catch up with Ujima’s work in real time. Part social hour, part open office, this is a place to try curated menus, and engage in real talk with staff and members alike.
Member Orientation

Community Engagement

COOP Social Club

98A Green St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130, USA

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Friday, October 2, 2026

6:00 PM

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Join us for a Member Orientation with the Boston Ujima Project! This interactive session is a chance to learn more about what membership looks like at the Boston Ujima Project. We’ll learn about the Ujima ecosystem and explore the different membership options and journeys available. Whether you’re new to Ujima or a longtime supporter, all are welcome!
The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing

Louis Massiah

ICA/Boston

25 Harbor Shore Dr, Boston, MA 02210, USA

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Friday, October 9, 2026

7:00PM

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The Boston Ujima Project, in partnership with the ICA/Boston, presents a special screening of TCB – The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing, a biography of the influential writer, filmmaker and cultural worker, who with humor and deep insight, inspired a generation of artists to dedicate themselves to community empowerment. The film is structured as a series of lessons on cultural organizing, gleaned from Bambara’s life and shared by her friends, colleagues and students. Filmmaker Louis Massiah will be in attendance for post-screening talkback.

Member Teams

Attend Member Teams
Coalitions, Policy & Grassroots Organizing

Hybrid

September 9, 2026

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7:15 PM

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The Coalitions, Policy & Grassroots Organizing (CPGO) member team is a collaborative initiative committed to actively participating in existing coalitions, prioritizing issues such as community safety, economic and environmental justice, and adopting a multigenerational approach. Open to various matters brought forth by coalition members, the team serves as a bridge for collaboration within the coalition pillar, emphasizing principles rooted in community and liberation. The policy pillar supports ongoing policy efforts aligned with the mission, membership, and community base, while the grassroots pillar strives to build political alignment within our organizations and communities.
Anchor Institution Organizing Member Team

Virtual

September 16, 2026

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7:15 PM

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The Anchor Institution member team consists of Ujima members, who support the Ujima ecosystem by organizing universities, hospitals, and faith based organizations in Greater Boston, to actively support Ujima's mission.
Publications Member Team

Hybrid

September 30, 2026

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7:15 PM

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The Publications Member Team supports the creation of digital and print media that tell new stories about how power is created and shared through culture, full participation, and economic democracy. Our approach to publishing materializes as a commitment to making liberatory thought engaging and accessible. Ujima Press serves as one of several entry points for the broader public to discover and participate in the solidarity economy and economic democracy. Through collaborative processes, this member team provides a platform for members and our wider communities to hone their editorial and design skills to develop programming, books, zines and printed matter for Ujima Press.

Community Events

Community Events

Our events page is updated once a month, along with the #EventEdition of the Ujima Newsletter on the first Thursday of the month.

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If you have an event that you'd like to add to Ujima's calendar, please send us the information to add to the calendar via this form. 

Seaport x Black Owned Bos

August 23, 2026

Buy Black, Buy Local at the Seaport x Black Owned Bos. Market

The Seaport x Black Owned Bos. Market returns for its 7th season on Harbor Way. The open-air market will feature Black-owned businesses from throughout the Greater Boston area along with a different theme each month: May 24 (Rhythm and Blooms), June 28 (The Cookout), July 26 (Fun in the Sun), August 23 (Art & Soul), September 27 (Rooted in Wellness) and October 25 (Fall Fest). The market is open from 12:00pm to 6:00pm at Harbor Way (111 Autumn Lane) and is free to the public. Each month, special themed activities will vary as well, including a family-friendly Tot Spot Playspace, food from rotating vendors, live music by DJ Slick Vick, DJ Mez & KNSZWRTH, photobooth coordinated by Snapped, along with entertainment and giveaways unifying the theme.

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Oxtails & Cocktails: Second Edition

August 24, 2026

Oxtails & Cocktails is a five-course Oxtail Omakase that brings together bold Caribbean flavors, heartfelt storytelling, and thoughtfully crafted cocktails.
At the center of the experience is Trinidadian Chef Osei "Picky" Blackett, also known as Mr. Everything Oxtail and owner of UMI GOODS, who tells his story through oxtail—from the memories and traditions of growing up in Trinidad to the people, places, and culinary experiences that have shaped him throughout his career. Each course reflects his journey, paying homage to one of the Caribbean’s most beloved ingredients while showcasing it with creativity, technique, and a deep respect for its roots.



Alongside the culinary experience is a cocktail program by Haitian mixologist Ritzy Rodriguez, who brings more than 10 years of hospitality experience and uses culture, technique, and storytelling to create cocktails inspired by the rich traditions of the Caribbean diaspora. Together, Oxtail & Cocktails is an invitation to slow down, share a table, and experience the Caribbean through the stories, flavors, and traditions.

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Queer Coloring Club: Color Your Own Bookmark

August 28, 2026

Coloring Club is a community-building event that invites people to connect and unwind through mindful coloring and meaningful conversation. Designed as a low-stakes and welcoming third space, Coloring Club fosters connection.

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