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Jean Appolon Expressions hosts an exhilarating fusion of rhythm, movement, and cultural celebration with African Dance Workout Sessions at The Dewitt Center!

About African Dance Workout Sessions: Immerse yourself in the beauty and diversity of African dance, connecting with its roots and storytelling through movement. All levels of experience are welcome! Whether you're a seasoned dancer or taking your first steps, this event is designed for everyone.

When: Every Monday from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm 

Where: The Dewitt Center (located at 122 Dewitt Dr., Roxbury, MA 02119) 

Cost: FREE for Madison Park Village members; $15 for General Admission; $10 for JAE members

| Register for this event here |

For more information, please contact Zeyanna Defortunato, Dewitt Center Program Manager, at [email protected].

#MPDC #MPDCRox #MPDCNorthStar #DoItAtTheDewitt

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Join the Red Velvet Steppers at The Dewitt Center for some senior fun! 

About Red Velvet Steppers: The Red Velvet Steppers dance group now offers weekly fun. Roxbury community members and seniors are encouraged to join in, bring their special someone, and have fun.

When: Every Wednesday; from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Where: The Dewitt Center (located at 122 Dewitt Drive, Roxbury, MA 02119)

Cost: FREE!

For more information about Arts on the Rox, please contact Erica Davis, Dewitt Center Director, at [email protected].

#MPDC #MPDCRox #DoItAtTheDewitt

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Discover the joys of cultivating nature and fostering community spirit in the heart of our neighborhood! 

About MPDC's Community Garden Club: MPDC’s Community Garden Program allows residents & their kids to grow healthy foods, meet their neighbors, and learn about gardening & healthy recipes. We offer garden education, social connectivity, garden training and events, and other gardening opportunities. The best part? It's free and open to all ages!

When: April 2024 – September 2024

Where: Hope Community Garden (located at 55 Malcolm X Boulevard, Roxbury, MA, 02119) 

Cost: FREE!

For more information, please contact Leslie Stafford, Health, Equity and Wellness Manager, at [email protected].

#MPDC #MPDCRox 

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The Dewitt Center hosts a food pantry on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month!

WHERE: 122 Dewitt Drive, Roxbury, MA, 02119.

WHEN: The 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 11:00 am!

We will give away rice, beans, canned goods, fruit, pasta, and more!

*Everyone is welcome, but supplies are LIMITED!*

For more information:

please call 617.442.2805 or email [email protected]. 

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Hibernian Hall is bringing Arts on the Rox BACK in May!

About Arts on the Rox: Step into a world of vibrant colors, tropical rhythms, and transformative art at Hibernian Hall's Arts on the Rox! Enjoy live performances, food and refreshments, Samba dancing, and fun surprises for all guests to partake in and enjoy.   

When: Friday, May 17th, 2024; from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Where: Hibernian Hall (located at 184 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119)

Cost: $35 for General Admission; $65 for VIP Admission

| Purchase tickets for Arts on the Rox here |

For more information about Arts on the Rox, please contact Haris Lefteri, MPDC's Program Director of Hibernian Hall,  at [email protected].

#MPDC #MPDCRox #ItsHappeningatHibernian

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MPDC invites you to its annual No Trauma, No Drama, hosted by Roxbury Youth for All!

About MPDC's Youth-Led Forum: The forum empowers youth to become agents of change, fosters leadership skills, and cultivates a sense of civic engagement. By amplifying youth voices, we aim to spark meaningful dialogue, ignite creativity, and inspire action toward building inclusive and thriving neighborhoods. Join us for a day filled with inspiration, empowerment, and opportunities to connect with fellow young changemakers!

When: Monday, May 20th, 2024; from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Where: The Dewitt Center (122 Dewitt Drive, Roxbury, MA)

Cost: FREE!

For more information about MPDC's Youth-Led Forum, please contact Tahara Samuel, MPDC’s Community Action Manager, at [email protected].

#MPDC #MPDCRox 

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Join us for a deep dive into the complexities of racial wealth disparities and strategies for change.

Thursday, May 30th, 2024

5:30 PM - Networking and refreshments

6:30 PM - Data presentation and panel discussion

REGISTER HERE - FREE

An evening of networking, snacks from local food businesses, a compelling presentation on data regarding racial wealth gaps in Boston and beyond, and an engaging panel with local change makers followed by audience Q & A.

First 50 registrants will receive a free copy of Fifteen Cents on the Dollar upon its release on June 18th, 2024!

Limited space capacity - register today!

 

About the book

Fifteen Cents on the Dollar

How Americans Made the Black-White Wealth Gap

By Louise Story, Ebony Reed A sweeping, deeply researched narrative history of Black wealth and the economic discrimination embedded in America’s financial system through public and private actions that created today’s Black-white wealth gap. The early 2020s will long be known as a period of racial reflection. In the wake of the police killing of George Floyd, Americans of all backgrounds joined together in historic demonstrations in the streets, discussions in the workplace, and conversations at home about the financial gaps that remain between white and Black Americans. This deeply investigated book follows the lives of seven Black Americans of different economic levels, ages and professions during the three years following this period of racial reckoning. Drawing on intimate interviews with these individuals—three of whom are well known and four of whom most readers will learn about for the first time in the book—the authors bring data, research and history to life. Fifteen Cents on the Dollar shows the scores of set-backs that have held the Black-white wealth gap in place—from enslavement to redlining to banking discrimination—and ultimately, the set-backs that occurred in the mid-2020s as the push for racial equity became a polarized political debate. Fifteen Cents on the Dollar is a comprehensive, deeply human look at Black-white wealth-gap history, told through the lives Black Americans as well as through the development of a new bank intended to help close the Black-white wealth gap. Seasoned journalist-academics Louise Story and Ebony Reed provide crucial insights on American economic equity, Black business ownership, and political and business practices that leave Black Americans behind. In chronicling how these staggering injustices came to be, they show how and why so little progress on the wealth gap has been made and provide insights Americans should consider if they want lasting change. Visit www.15cents.info for more information on the book. Louise and Ebony jointly teach an MBA class on racial wealth gaps at The Yale School of Management.  

About the authors/moderators

Louise and Ebony jointly teach an MBA class on racial wealth gaps at The Yale School of Management.

Louise Story

Louise is a prize-winning investigative journalist who spent more than 15 years at the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, where she was the top masthead editor running coverage strategy. Her work investigating corruption led to the largest kleptocracy forfeiture in U.S. history, a scandal known as the 1MDB case. Her work during the 2008 financial crisis led to a multi-billion dollar settlement in the derivative market and to Goldman Sachs’s S.E.C. settlement. Projects she led have received honors including Emmy Awards, Pulitzer Prize finalist citations, and Online News Association awards. Louise’s film "The Kleptocrats" aired on the BBC, Apple and Amazon. She teaches about racial wealth gaps at The Yale School of Management.

Ebony Reed

Ebony began her career as a reporter at The Plain Dealer, covering Cleveland public schools, documenting public education’s inequities, with her work recognized by The Investigative Reporters & Editors organization. At the Detroit News, she managed the local coverage during the 2008 economic crisis. Now the Chief Strategy Officer at The Marshall Project, she has held other senior roles at the Associated Press, Boston Business Journal, and The Wall Street Journal. She’s taught at more than a half dozen institutions, including The Yale School of Management, where she co-teaches with Louise. [post_title] => Fifteen Cents on the Dollar – A Conversation about Racial Wealth Gaps at Hibernian Hall [post_excerpt] => Join us for a deep dive into the complexities of racial wealth disparities and strategies for change. [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => closed [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => fifteen-cents-on-the-dollar-a-conversation-about-racial-wealth-gaps-at-hibernian-hall [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2024-05-09 12:41:43 [post_modified_gmt] => 2024-05-09 16:41:43 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://www.madison-park.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=7476 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => tribe_events [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw ) [7] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 7423 [post_author] => 8 [post_date] => 2024-04-16 02:47:23 [post_date_gmt] => 2024-04-16 06:47:23 [post_content] =>

In honor of National Homebuying Month, MPDC's Madison Next Door Program will be hosting a Kickoff Event to celebrate!

National Homebuying Kickoff Event: Join us as we host our 2024 Kickoff to Homeownership Month with Alex and Joanna Edwards from Thumbprint Realty, one of the most influential realtor brokers in Boston. Anticipate a fun and informative gathering focused on helping you achieve your dream of homeownership, plus learn about the home-buying process, financing options, and more from experts in the field!

When: Thursday, June 6th; from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Where: The Dewitt Center (located at 122 Dewitt Drive, Roxbury, MA 02119)

Cost: FREE!

| Register for this event here |

For more information about MPDC's National Homebuying Month Kickoff event, please contact LaQuisa Burke, MPDC's Manager of Rental and Homeownership Services, at [email protected].

#MPDC #MPDCRox #DoItAtTheDewitt

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MPDC's Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is officially accepting applicants for Summer 2024!

About MPDC's Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP): Our program provides underserved in-school youth, ages 14-19, with career internships, job readiness skills, and educational enrichment. Our training program is intended to provide early workforce experience for young people who might not otherwise have this opportunity, while supporting them with completing academics and college readiness. We also provide organized workshops and learning experiences to develop young people's leadership skills. 

ALL Intership sites are in-person unless stated otherwise!

Incomplete applications will not be accepted or considered.

Application Deadline: June 7th, 2024 @ 11:59 p.m.

| Apply today here |

For more information about the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), please contact Yhinny Matos, MPDC's Youth Workforce Manager, at [email protected].

#MPDC #MPDCRox

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In June, MPDC presents two special First-Time Homebuyer Classes in honor of Homeownership Month!

About First-Time Homebuyer Classes: Are you ready to leap into homeownership? Our comprehensive classes will guide you through the entire process, from understanding mortgage options to confidently navigating the homebuying journey. Whether you're a first-time buyer or looking to refresh your knowledge, our experts will provide valuable insights and practical tips to help you achieve your dream of owning a home right in Roxbury. Don't miss this opportunity to empower yourself with the knowledge and tools needed to make informed decisions. Register now and take the first step toward realizing your homeownership goals!

When: Saturday, June 8th – Sunday June 9th, 2024; from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Where: MPDC's Offices (located at 184 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119) 

Cost: FREE!

| Register for this event here |

For more information about MPDC's First-Time Homebuyer Classes, please contact Laquisa (Que) Burke, Manager of Rental and Homebuying Services, at [email protected].

#MPDC #MPDCRox 

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That's right: Unity Day is on the way!

About Red Velvet Steppers: Unity Day, MPDC's most anticipated summer event, is set for June. Enjoy music, food, arts and crafts, community resources, and so much more. We invite you to join us, have lots of fun, and make memories to last until our next Unity Day!

When: Saturday, June 15th, 2024; time TBA

Where: MPDC's Offices (located at 184 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119)

Cost: FREE!

For more information about Arts on the Rox, please contact Allison Anderson, MPDC's Civic Engagement Coordinator, at [email protected].

#MPDC #MPDCRox #DoItAtTheDewitt

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Apply to MPDC’s Scholarship Program today!

This year, MPDC offers young folks the opportunity to apply for The Ralph D. Smith Community Scholarship, The Danette Jones Scholarship, and The Haynes Family Scholarship.

To be considered for the MPDC Scholarship Program, applicants should satisfy the following requirements:

1. Be a resident of the greater Madison Park community as defined by the boundaries of Lower Roxbury – which include and are limited to residences in the 02119, 02120, and 02121 zip code areas;

2. Enrolled full-time as a high school senior, graduating in Spring/Summer 2024 with plans to enter college after graduation;

3. Applicant has a strong commitment to pursuing a Bachelors or Associates degree;

4. Applicant has involvement in community service and a strong commitment to continue community service throughout college

Applications are due June 21st, 2024, at 5:00 pm

For more information, please contact Yhinny Matos, Youth Workforce Manager, at [email protected].

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