Black History Month Kick Off and Flag Raising
February 3, 2025
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12:00pm - 1:30pm -
1 City Hall Square
Boston, MA 02201 -
Contact:Lori Nelson
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Price:FREE
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Posted:
2025-02-03T12:00:06 - 2025-02-03T13:30:06
Join us as we kick off Black History Month with a special flag-raising ceremony and program honoring the rich legacy of Black contributions to our city and nation. Black History Month was first established by Dr. Carter G. Woodson in 1926 as Negro History Week and has since grown into a month-long celebration recognized across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.
Event Schedule:
📌 Welcome: Lori Nelson, Senior Advisor on Racial Justice
🎤 Poem – Black History 2025: Amanda Shea
🗣 Speaker: Dr. Isaac Yablo, Senior Advisor on Public Safety
🏛 Remarks: Mayor Michelle Wu & elected officials
🚩 Flag Raising: Featuring the Negro National Anthem performed by Boston native and Berklee alum Chris Bender
🍽 Reception: Join us on the Mezzanine for refreshments from local Black-owned food vendors
🎤 Poem – Black History 2025: Amanda Shea
🗣 Speaker: Dr. Isaac Yablo, Senior Advisor on Public Safety
🏛 Remarks: Mayor Michelle Wu & elected officials
🚩 Flag Raising: Featuring the Negro National Anthem performed by Boston native and Berklee alum Chris Bender
🍽 Reception: Join us on the Mezzanine for refreshments from local Black-owned food vendors
February 3, 2025
-
12:00pm - 1:30pm
-
1 City Hall Square
Boston, MA 02201 -
Contact:Lori Nelson
-
Price:FREE
-
Posted:
2025-02-03T12:00:06 - 2025-02-03T13:30:06
