Lynn, MA, ﹣Brianna Castro, Nicole Mcclain and a number of other Lynn residents will be hosting an event at 6 locations throughout Lynn on June 20, 2020 11am-12noon; Wyoma Square, Red Rock Park, Stop & Shop, Market Basket rotary, Central Square, and Lynn City Hall. Red Rock Park will host speakers, a D.J and poetry. The Lynn City Hall location

From Eat Drink Explore “We went a little off-script during this episode. Marven Hyppolite, a community organizer, joins us to share his opinions on the protest that’s happening all around the world. Phil and I discuss how we are sorting through conversations around race in our family and how we plan to enact change. Listen to this episode for the

by Joey Phoenix The North Shore Juneteenth Association (NSJA) is partnering with The West Medford Community Center next Friday, June 19th from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM for their annual Juneteenth, or Freedom Day, celebration. This year is going to be a lively virtual celebration featuring song, dance, and spoken word designed to educate, enlighten, and entertain everyone who tunes

“Can we create a village? Could we create a community so that something like this happens that it’s easier, it’s already there, the systems are already in place, there is someone to help care for you and your family and you’re not just on your own?” Tia Cole Tia Cole is a local artist, soapmaker, community organizer, and arts advocate.

by Joey Phoenix When shelter-in-place orders took effect earlier this month, Lynn-based Raw Art Works wasted no time coming up with ideas to support the creative youth during this difficult moment. In a matter of days, RAW introduced a number of virtual programs and exciting new projects that would help give Lynn youth not just hope, but something to do

Miranda Aisling (Miranda’s Hearth), Jacqui Richard (Next Gen Network, Riveting Broads), and Molly Merluzzi (MM Consulting, Riveting Broads). UPDATE – The Riveting Broads Summit has been postponed! by Joey Phoenix Riveting Broads Media Production and Miranda’s Hearth have joined up for the first Riveting Broads Summit which will take place at Lynn Museum/Lynn Arts on Friday, March 13th. The event

The North Shore Juneteenth Association encourages all eligible voters to get out and vote. Editor’s Note: Today is Super Tuesday in Massachusetts. If you’re reading it, go vote. Click here to look up your polling location.  The North Shore Juneteenth Association (NSJA) recently received a grant from Mass Humanities to host their event Hats, Heels, and High Tea (Why Vote?)

Nicole Mcclain: North Shore Juneteenth Association Inc. North Shore Juneteenth Association Inc. In your words… Tell us about your organization, business, initiative. Our mission is to create programming and events that expose all cultures to positive images and aspects of African American culture. Tell us a bit about you and why you do what you do? Share your passions for

Tim Hansen and Kate Luchini: Digs Enamels www.digsenamels.com In your words… Tell us about your organization, business, initiative. digs studio makes the old new again by creating contemporary, one-of-a-kind enamels using traditional methods. Each piece is hand-formed from copper and layers of enamels, applied and kilnfired. The results are tactile, pieces that reflect the natural beauty of the materials. Tell

Dresses and outfits formed from plastic, wooden frames, medical waste, seed bags, discarded tents, and umbrellas will walk the runway in the Rubbish to Runway ReFashion Show on Friday, January 17, 2020. The show is a collaborative effort sponsored by the Rubbish to Runway and the Galleries at Lynn Arts and will take place at the Galleries at LynnArts (GALA) at 25 Exchange Street