~ Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has announced that the city will be hosting a family-friendly intergenerational Black History Month celebration this Sunday, February 23rd. The event, titled "Lift Every Voice," will take place from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the Strand Theatre and is being held in collaboration with various city departments, as well as the Greater Boston Central Labor Council, IATSE Local 11, and the A. Philip Randolph Institute.

According to Mayor Wu, this event is a way to honor and recognize the foundational contributions of Boston's Black communities to the city's fabric. She expressed her gratitude for the collaboration with different agencies and partners in hosting this marquee event and encouraged all residents, families, and visitors to attend for an afternoon of reflection and engagement.

The theme for this year's Black History Month is "African Americans and Labor," and the event will feature a variety of music, dance, and spoken word performances that aim to uplift this theme. These performances will provide an opportunity for community members to reflect on and engage with each other about the pivotal role that African American labor has played in shaping local, regional, and national history.

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Some of the performers scheduled to appear at "Lift Every Voice" include DJ Bruno, a local DJ who will spin classic and contemporary hits throughout the event; The Floorlords, a breakdance collective; Ed O.G., a Roxbury Hip-Hop artist; Angelena & The Unit, Boston's premier cover band; Amanda Shea, a spoken word artist; and Daniel Laurent, a Hip-Hop artist.

In addition to "Lift Every Voice," there are several other events planned by the City of Boston for Black History Month. These include an art show at Boston City Hall featuring Haitian-American artists based in New England; a Black Veterans Appreciation Brunch hosted by the Mayor's Office of Veteran Affairs; and a panel conversation titled "The Power of Labor, Leadership, and Legacy" at the Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building in Roxbury.

These events are part of the City's efforts to commemorate Black History Month and create a space for residents and families to come together and celebrate. For a full list of programming hosted by the City of Boston, visit their website. To learn more about all Boston Public Library Black History Month programming, visit this link.

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