What if we repaired the harm and collectively birthed a world beautiful beyond our wildest dreams?

Heed the call to create your cocoon, so that you can dissolve into the IMaginal and emerge transformed and take flight. Tap into the depths of consciousness to rebuild the world anew. Leap beyond the current moment to shape a future worthy of our ancestors’ wildest dreams. Enter the new year with a vision so clear and so bold and so palpable it appears vividly before all of your senses. Now you must claim your sacred responsibility to repair the world.

One. Face the grief and explore the source of the heartbreak. Where is the hurt, the rupture, the wound?

Two. Choose the site of healing. Decide what harm you yearn to repair. What lament does your heart sing?

Three. Draw a red circle around what you desire to reclaim. What must be restored? What breach must be closed? What must be returned? What must be gathered whole once again? What must be healed now so that future generations will never know the pain?

Four. Tell the story of the future we make possible when we repair. What world is made possible by a paradigm of reparation? What do we allow to emerge? What do we collectively give birth to?

Five. Now, become repair. Decide who you must be for repair to be possible. What new stories we tell. What rituals and ceremonies we create. What ways of being we embody. What leaps and transformations we require. What power we cultivate. What relationships we heal. What commitments we hold to. How do we embody that future, right now?

You are invited to a series of Peoples Assemblies for Building our Future World.

Black resistance to white supremacy is often reduced to a simple binary, between Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s nonviolence and Malcolm X’s “by any means necessary.” In We Refuse, historian Kellie Carter Jackson urges us to move past this false choice, offering an unflinching examination of the breadth of Black responses to white oppression, particularly those pioneered by Black women.


The dismissal of “Black violence” as an illegitimate form of resistance is itself a manifestation of white supremacy, a distraction from the insidious, unrelenting violence of structural racism. Force—from work stoppages and property destruction to armed revolt—has played a pivotal part in securing freedom and justice for Black people since the days of the American and Haitian Revolutions. But violence is only one tool among many. Carter Jackson examines other, no less vital tactics that have shaped the Black struggle, from the restorative power of finding joy in the face of suffering to the quiet strength of simply walking away.

Poetry Slam / Open Mic & Featured Poet every 1st and 3rd Friday of each month.

Welcome to the Soulful Sister Collective!

A community and sisterhood, dedicated to the inclusion, appreciation and empowerment of Black Women through curated wellness events.

The Event:

Join Marlene for a special all levels yoga class, followed by a therapeutic sound bath.

A sound bath, also known as sound healing, is a therapeutic meditative experience intended to encourage a sense of ease and deep relaxation throughout the body.

HAPI new season of life! Brothers Bolaji, Toussaint, Jonathan & Geo invite you to join Black Men's Collective of Boston at the @bostonliberationcenter 12PM on January 18th, 2025 for a gathering of brothers from all walks of life. Our event, Brothers Envisioning Masculinity is a gathering for Black men and masculine folks to celebrate life, our challenges & walk away with a sense of vision for our next season of social emotional growth. Doors open at 11:30AM for mingling time.

The Gregorian calendar may have started over, but nature is on divine time and so are we. Plan for your next season of growth by taking part in visioning activities, such as making a vision board. We ask our Brothers to please bring clippings from newspapers, magazines, as well photos (copies not original) that you can use for our visioning activity.

JOIN FOR A READING OF “BLACK GIRL YOU ARE ATLAS” AND “CORETTA” WITH ARTIST AND ILLUSTRATOR EKUA HOLMES

Join for annual MLK Day Open House, presented in partnership with Citizens. This year, the MFA offers free admission—including access to “Georgia O’Keeffe and Henry Moore”—for Massachusetts residents. Celebrate the legacy of Dr. King by surrounding yourself with art making, performances, and talks with members of our community!

For 23 consecutive years, Citizens has sponsored the MFA’s MLK Day Open House—allowing the Museum to welcome more than 120,000 visitors into our galleries to enjoy free performances, tours, talks, art-making activities, and more.

Organized by Many Helping Hands 365 Cambridge, in partnership with My Brothers Keeper Cambridge, YWCA Cambridge, Central Square Church, and many more.


When: Martin Luther King Day, Monday, January 20, 2025, 2pm-5pm

Where: Welcome Gathering at Central Square Church at 2pm followed by Hands On Service Projects at Cambridge City Hall, Cambridge Senior Center, and YWCA Cambridge.

What: Hands On Service and Learning

Make Blankets & Scarves for homeless children, teens & adults.
Make Valentines for isolated elders, veterans & homeless adults.
Sort Winter Clothing, Childrens’ Books, Food & Toiletries for people in need.
Lead a neighborhood Food, Clothing or Book Drive before MLK Day.

Who: Everyone is welcome. Come by yourself or with friends or family; or with a group from your school, work, club, sports team or house of faith. All ages are welcome! (Children should be accompanied by an adult please).

Hella Black Trivia @ The MIX

Come join us for a night of fun and friendly competition at The MIX! Test your knowledge on all things black culture, history, and entertainment. Grab your friends, form a team, and get ready to show off your trivia skills. Prizes will be awarded to the top teams, so bring your A-game! Don't miss out on this exciting event - see you there!

Bayard Rustin, advisor to Martin Luther King Jr., dedicated his life to the quest for racial equality, human rights, and worldwide democracy. But, as an openly gay Black man, he is all but erased from the civil rights movement he helped build. Actor Colman Domingo was nominated for the 2024 Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Rustin. Domingo was the first Afro-Latinx person to be nominated for Best Actor and only the second openly queer man to earn a nomination for playing a queer character.
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Screening starts at 1PM at @CultureHouse in Union Square (doors open at 12:30). Stick around after the film to share your thoughts in a community discussion! Admission is FREE and always will be. Food is provided. This is a Black-exclusive space.

The BSU hosts this celebration in honor of Black History Month. It is a formal event open to the whole community.

Get ready to rewind and vibe with us at the ultimate throwbacks night! We’re taking it back with all the best hits from R&B, Hip-Hop, and Reggae—songs that defined an era and still make you move.

Featuring DJ Motivate Merren, who will keep the energy high and the dance floor packed all night long! 🎧🔥

Expect:

All the classic R&B anthems
The best Hip-Hop throwbacks
Smooth Reggae vibes
A night full of great music, dancing, and unforgettable fun
Grab your friends, throw on your dancing shoes, and join us for a night of timeless hits and good vibes!

Discover dance from 1970’s to today inspired by the exhibition, Charles Atlas: About Time, in these fun introductory sessions led by Providence’s The Haus of Glitter. Each drop-in session is led by an experienced dance instructor and will focus on different genres, including Vogue, Ballroom, Breakdance, Hip Hop, and Afrobeats. All experience and ability levels welcomed! Dance partner not required. Comfortable shoes are recommended.

Make the most of your ICA visit! Explore Charles Atlas: About Time in our galleries. Enjoy a drink and light bite in our waterfront Wine + Coffee Bar, featuring sommelier-selected natural wines and more. Drop by the ICA Store and bring a bit of ICA art and inspiration home with you.