TO DO THIS WEEKEND: BOSTON JULY 14 – 16th, 2023

Roxbury Unity Parade Celebrates Black Culture and Community

The Roxbury Unity Parade is a annual event that celebrates the neighborhood of Roxbury, Black culture, and the contributions of Black people to the city of Boston. The parade will be held on July 16, 2023, at 1:00 pm, beginning at building 7 at Madison Park High School and ending at Jim Rice Field.

The parade route will take participants along Malcolm X Boulevard, Washington Street, Dudley Street, Warren Street, and Melnea Cass Boulevard.

After the parade, there will be a HoodFest, Empowerment Resource Fair, and Open Market at Jim Rice Field from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The HoodFest will feature live music, food, and vendors. The Empowerment Resource Fair will provide information on resources available to the community, and the Open Market will offer a variety of goods for sale.

The Roxbury Unity Parade is a free event, and everyone is welcome to participate. To learn more about the parade or to register to participate, visit the website roxburyunityparade.com.

Friday Night on Activate Radio

News, Ecological Reality, Interviews with Legends in the Arts, Civil Rights Yesterday and Today: Order a pizza and settle-in! Activate Radio is committed to diversity and the voices of the marginalized. If you’re looking for a unique and diverse radio experience, check out Activate Radio! You can listen wherever you are, online at activatemedia.org.

• 6PM ET: Democracy Now! is an independent, global news hour that broadcasts daily on over 1,400 other radio stations and websites in the United States and around the world. The show is hosted by Amy Goodman and Juan González, and it features a mix of news, interviews, and analysis.
• 7PM ET Radio Ecoshock is a weekly radio program that examines the environmental impact of human activity. The show is hosted by Alex Smith, and it features interviews with experts on a variety of environmental topics.
• 8PM ET NonVisual Radio is a radio program that features interviews with Legends in the Arts. This Week: Joe Viglione Interviews James Montgomery.
• 9PM ET The Big Picture is a weekly radio program that explores the big ideas that are shaping our world. The show is hosted by Melvin Syrie, Jr., and it features interviews and discussions on a variety of topics, including politics, economics, culture, and civil rights. The Big Picture is known for its thought-provoking analysis of current events, and it has been praised for its ability to help listeners make sense of the complex world we live in.

Events happening in Boston this Weekend, July 14-16th, 2023