Boston: February is Black History Month

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~ Boston, MA - As February begins, the city of Boston is taking time to honor and celebrate the resilience of Black Americans and local residents. This annual observance serves as a reminder to reflect on the past struggles and achievements of African Americans, while also acknowledging current disparities and looking towards a hopeful future.

The Mayor's Office of Equity and Inclusion has created a city-sponsored page dedicated to Black History Month. This page features a variety of events, community discussions, and links to resources for further education. It also highlights the importance of engaging with this history and ongoing struggle through various means such as reading books and articles on lived experiences, supporting local black-owned businesses, or attending educational and celebratory community events.

The Boston Public Library is also joining in on the celebration by sharing their "Black is..." book list. This curated list showcases Black achievements, complexities, struggles, and culture. The library is also hosting a range of events throughout the month at various locations across the city.

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For those interested in learning more about Boston's Black abolitionist movement, the Boston Museum of African American History offers reserved tours and links to resources. They also have an extensive calendar of educational events including readings, yoga classes, concerts, and discussions open to the community.

The Boston Museum of Science is celebrating Black History Month with month-long spotlights on famous black scientists and engineers. On February 1st, they will be hosting a special event featuring speakers, guest artists, and movie screenings at the OMNI screen theater. Additionally, on February 19th they will have a guest speaker event.

To stay updated on all the events happening in the greater Boston area for Black History Month, websites such as EventBrite, All Events, and Boston.com are regularly updating their listings with shows, readings, and more that are free and open to the public.

For those looking to support black-owned businesses within their community, MeetBoston.com has an up-to-date list of businesses in the greater Boston area to explore and support.

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The Smithsonian is also offering a variety of virtual events, classes, and performances throughout February that focus on art and education. And for those interested in reading articles and editorials reflecting on key moments in African American history, The Boston Globe has an updated Black History Month page with tagged articles and suggestions on ways to celebrate.

In addition to celebrating Black History Month, it is important to also recognize the intersectionality of identities within the black community. The GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders group offers an extensive list of LGBT online and in-person support networks and resources for gay, lesbian, transgender, and queer people of color.

Mental health is also a crucial aspect of overall well-being. The Black Mental Health Alliance provides ongoing advocacy services for people of color. Their website includes a link to assist in finding local mental health referrals for those in need. Additionally, Innopsych is a database designed to help individuals find mental health counselors of color.

As always, the Employee Assistance Program is available for confidential counseling support, referrals, and resources. Let's all have a wonderful month while staying warm and honoring the resilience of Black Americans and Boston residents.

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