Every February, the Chelsea Black Community (CBC) proudly hosts its Annual Black History Month Celebration, bringing the community together to honor the achievements, culture, and contributions of Black individuals throughout history. This cherished event serves as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage and the ongoing struggle for equality, while fostering community pride and engagement.

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The Black History Month Celebration features a variety of activities designed to educate and inspire. Attendees enjoy live performances, historical presentations, and cultural exhibitions that highlight both local and national Black leaders, artists, and changemakers. These events are tailored to offer insight into Black history and encourage meaningful conversations about the future of racial equality.

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Event Overview

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Local schools, artists, and leaders play a significant role in the celebration. The CBC works closely with the community to create a welcoming space for dialogue, reflection, and celebration of Black excellence. Families, educators, and young people come together to connect with one another and learn about the contributions of Black communities both past and present.

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CBC’s Black History Month Celebration continues to grow each year, strengthening its mission to inspire and empower the Chelsea community. With each event, the organization renews its commitment to providing a platform for Black voices and stories, ensuring that the importance of Black history is recognized not just in February, but year-round.

Looking Ahead

Spoken Word, Open Mic and Art series

A dynamic poetry jam celebrating diverse voices, heartfelt expressions, rhythmic verses, and creative storytelling in a supportive atmosphere.

Professional Portraits and Purpose

Celebrate Black History Month with professional headshots and a clothing drive, empowering the BIPOC community and supporting career readiness.

Chelsea Trailblazers Ceremony

Chelsea’s Trailblazers, honoring individuals who’ve made extraordinary contributions to the community through lservice, and dedication.

Influence of Psychosocial, Racism, and Socioeconomic Status on Health

An insightful conversation about the influence of psychosocial stressors—such as racism and neighborhood socioeconomic status—that affect the health outcomes in Black and Brown communities. Led by Dr. Yvette Cozier.

Dr. Yvette Cozier is an Associate Professor of Epidemiology and the Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) at Boston University School of Public Health. She is also a Senior Epidemiologist at the Slone Epidemiology Center at Boston University School of Medicine, where she co-leads the Black Women’s Health Study (BWHS), a follow-up of over 59,000 African American women begun in 1995.

As a social epidemiologist, Dr. Cozier’s overall research focus is on the influence of psychosocial and structural factors - including racism and neighborhood socioeconomic status (SES) – on health, including the development of conditions such as type-2 diabetes, lupus, and poor oral health. Additional research interests include the role of attitudes about spirituality and religiosity on health.

Being Influential and Effective Behind the Scenes: A Look at Black History Through Another Perspective

story of activist Bayard Rustin. Rustin faced racism and homophobia as he helped change the course of civil rights history by orchestrating the 1963 March on Washington.

Time

6:30 - 8:30 PM EST

Address

56 Washington Avenue, Chelsea, MA, 02150

Zoom Link

Meeting ID: 949 564 1664

Passcode: 896855