We are deeply sadden to learn of Mel King's passing.

A civil rights icon, he changed for the better our hometown of Boston, our home neighborhood of the South End, as well as so much more in the wider world.

His vision, grace, conviction, and stalwart determination remain an inspiration to so many of us. And his achievements are so profound that what he opened the doors to are now take for granted. Rest in power Mel King.

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Yes this Thursday is #HellaBlack Thursday. Join us to celebrate Black artistry on March 2 at 7:30pm.

#HellaBlack Live MixTape Vol 5: Soul is curated by Dwayne P. Mitchell, and MC’d by Kadahj Bennett.

Performers are Amanda Shea, Charmaine Santiago Galdón, Leonard Tshitenge, Makeda Wallace, Nancia Músic, and Timi O.

Tickets: https://bostonarts.org/event/hellablack-live-mixtape-vol-5-soul/.

#BosArts #BostonArts #BlackBoston #BlackArtist #BlackDance #Boston #BostonRap #BostonDance #BlackTheatre #BostonTheatre #BlackSinger

Charmaine Santiago Galdón, an accomplished actress, playwright, director, spoken-word poet, and educator, is performing at next week's #HellaBlack Live MixTape Vol 5: Soul — Thursday, March 2, 7:30pm at BCA.

#HellaBlack is an interdisciplinary live mixtape BCA organizes each year to highlight Black artistry from throughout the community.

Tickets: https://bostonarts.org/event/hellablack-live-mixtape-vol-5-soul/.

📸: courtesy of the artist

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Meet Leonard Tshitenge, a #HellaBlack performer! Leonard is an award-winning poet recognized by the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture of the City of Boston (@ArtsInBoston). #HellaBlack is next Thursday, March 2, 7:30pm at BCA.

#HellaBlack is an interdisciplinary live mixtape BCA organizes each year to highlight Black artistry from throughout the community.

Tickets: https://bostonarts.org/event/hellablack-live-mixtape-vol-5-soul/.

📸: Ken Tuju

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We are excited to welcome artist, poet, and educator Amanda Shea as an artist performer in next week’s #HellaBlack Live MixTape Vol 5: Soul — Thursday, March 2, 7:30pm at BCA.

#HellaBlack is an interdisciplinary live mixtape BCA organizes each year to highlight Black artistry from throughout the community.

Tickets: https://bostonarts.org/event/hellablack-live-mixtape-vol-5-soul/.

📸: courtesy of the artist

#BosArts #BostonArts #BlackBoston #BlackArtist #Boston #BostonPoet #Poetry

OPEN CALL → apply by January 23!

We are looking for performing artists for #HellaBlack Live MixTape Vol. 5: Soul!

Are you a rising artists from the Black, African, African American, Afro Caribbean and Afro Latine diaspora? Join us for the next #HellaBlack: Soul curated by Dwayne P. Mitchell!

Apply → https://bostonarts.org/event/open-call-hellablack-vol-5-soul/.

Apply by 1/23
Show date: 3/2

Photo: Jay Hunty (@IamJayHunt on Instagram)

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Hello #histodons!

I have discovered only one Black builder of Boston's #ThreeDecker houses, late 19thC/early20thC. He arrived from Canada post Civil War and was variously identified as Colored/Black/White in census and other documents. His second wife was identified as white.

I'm curious, and looking for context. suggestions?

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#UrbanHistory