Join us for this week's Office Hour on Friday, January 17, 2025 at the Roxbury Public Library. Connect with OPAT Executive Director Evandro Carvalho and learn more about how we serve the community. Here’s what you can expect:

• A brief overview of OPAT’s mission, recent progress, and upcoming goals.
• A chance to learn more about how the city is working to promote fairness and accountability.
• An open discussion where you can ask questions and share your thoughts.

This is a great opportunity to engage with us directly, provide feedback, and strengthen the connection between our office and the community we serve. We hope to see you there!

• Date: Friday January 17, 2025
• Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
• Location: Roxbury Public Library 149 Dudley St Roxbury, MA 02219

Join the Boston Park Rangers on the Boston Common for an hour walking tour as we discover and pay tribute to the black Bostonians of the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. The tour will include a stop at Crispus Attucks grave, a rendition of one of Phillis Wheatleys poems, and a visit to the Robert Gould Shaw and 54th Civil War Regiment memorial.

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.

Based in Massachusetts and founded in January 1995, the Haitian Artists Assembly of Massachusetts (HAAM) is comprised of more than 40 artists and their friends, art lovers, and volunteers. They promote Haitian art and culture through artmaking, information sharing, and Haitian-themed cultural events and celebrations. HAAM serves primarily Haitian-American artists based in New England, and collaborates with writers, musicians, and storytellers. HAAM has held more than 100 arts exhibitions and developed many partnerships throughout the years.

Join us to connect with over 200 employers and get access to youth resources at this free event. At the event youth and young adults ages 14-24 can find job placement opportunities, career development workshops, free food, live performances, raffles, giveaways, and more! The job fair will take place on Saturday, March 29, 2024, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Complex.

To register as a youth attending the event, you may reserve a spot by filling out the form below. 

Join the Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement for a special pop-up at Shake Shack! Boston residents between 14-25 are invited to receive resources while enjoying burgers, shakes, and fries.

All Boston residents ages 14-25 are invited to join the Mayor's Youth Council on Friday, December 13, from 4 - 7 p.m. at 1716 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA 02132! The town hall will provide an opportunity for youth to share their thoughts and concerns about Boston, and will be followed by a movie screening of Home Alone. Popcorn and pizza will be provided! Register below.

All Boston residents ages 14-25 are invited to join the Mayor's Youth Council on Thursday, December 12, from 3 - 4 p.m. at the Curtis Hall Community Center (20 South St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130)! Enjoy games, pizza, treats, soda, and a conversation about what you would like to see happen in Boston. Register below.

All Boston residents ages 14-25 are invited to join the Mayor's Youth Council for a day of fun, prizes, and conversation on Friday, December 6th from 3:20-5:30 at the Bruce C. Bolling Building (2300 Washington St, Roxbury, MA 02119)! Share your concerns directly with them at the youth town hall, enjoy a thrilling scavenger hunt, and win exciting games and raffle prizes. Food and drinks will be provided. Your voice matters—don’t miss out! Register below.

Join the Boston Park Rangers for a 30 minute oral history series to discover the tragic story behind the Halifax Explosion, a 107 year old friendship that formed and how the donation of a Christmas Tree has turned into a 53 year old tradition.

For more information visit the Hike Boston homepage.