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06.22.2021

In BU Today: To Do Today: Roxbury International Film Festival

The Roxbury International Film Festival is the largest film festival in New England dedicated to and celebrating films by, for, and about people of color. This summer marks its 22nd year and features more than 80 films, ranging from documentaries to horror to coming-of-age stories to student films. Filmmakers from around the globe will compete for numerous certificates and the festival’s top documentary prize, the Henry Hampton Award, named for the late Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker best known for his acclaimed PBS series on the Civil Rights Movement, Eyes on the Prize. 

06.15.2021

In The Boston Globe: Black businesses and community celebrated in Nubian Square block party

Bostonians celebrated Black-owned businesses Saturday in Nubian Square, sharing in a vision of Black ownership in Roxbury and reveling in the feeling of community.

04.13.2021

In the Dorchester Reporter: ‘All-Inclusive’ campaign seeks to broaden Boston’s image

All-Inclusive Boston, a $2 million marketing campaign aimed at promoting Boston as a multicultural tourism destination to boost the city’s hobbled hospitality industry, launched on Monday after months of planning that started under the Walsh administration. Mayor Janey unveiled the push during a press event at Hibernian Hall in Roxbury in which she praised the campaign.

04.09.2021

On NBC10 Boston: Boston Mayor Unveils ‘Inclusive’ Recovery Plan for Tourism, Hospitality Industries

Boston Mayor Kim Janey unveiled a new campaign Monday to promote an equitable recovery for the city’s tourism and hospitality industries as well as small businesses which have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.