Krs-One Symposium at Hibernian Hall

184 Dudley Street,Boston MA 02119

10 June, 2022

Description

Black Market is commemorating Black Music History Month and a Black Market's fifth birthday by celebrating the return of the BUY THE BLOCK PARTY in June. Black Market with Madison Park as lead Sponsor, is pleased to announce the BUY THE BLOCK PARTY 2’ a 3-day series of cultural events beginning on Thursday, June 9th-Saturday, June 11th in the Nubian Square District. These event honors the broader vision of economic self-sufficiency for Roxbury, where local ownership directly blocks speculation and displacement and ensures future development that will focus on investments in businesses, art, and culture in our community. 'Buying the Block' represents a key strategy that results in sustainable economic development and builds equity that directly addresses the wealth gap in our community. DAY 1: Thursday, June 9th— KRS-ONE 80’s art gallery / meet & greet will be showcased at Black Market from 8pm-11pm, 2136 Washington Street in Roxbury. DAY 2: Friday, June 10th— The Hip-Hop Symposium at Hibernian Hall featuring a conversation with KRS-ONE, Mayor Kim Janey, Dr. Emmett Price,Hip-Hop Artist Najee Janey and special guest EDO G from 5pm-9pm. DAY 3: Saturday, June 11th—The finale: This years premiere Nubian Square event BUY THE BLOCK PARTY 2 will feature performances by Hip-Hop legend, KRS-ONE formerly of the group Boogie Down Productions in addition to local vendors, rap artists, culinary corner, muralist, small businesses, and non-profits in the district. Black Market was launched in 2017 by long-time Roxbury residents and entrepreneurs Kai and Christopher Grant to reignite the creative economy of Roxbury. "We carry the cultural torch of Afro-centered institutions like A Nubian Notion established in 1968 by Malik Abdal Khallaq in addition to Ujamaa Mart, International Roots, and the Black Rep Theatre into Roxbury’s future. VENDORS INQUIRE: [email protected] BECOME A SPONSOR: [email protected]