Introduction to the black side.............

For a while I have been concerned that the black side of life and design here in the city of boston gets overlooked. In a city that is 51% minority with a Black Governor, why do we have to work so hard to know about all the exciting things that are happening in the city? Therefore the goal of this blog is to pass along information about events, activities, job opportunities and restaurant reviews from a minority perspective. The Black side or hidden side of life and design here in Boston is the scope of what you will find in the posts. And some occasional commentary will also make its way to the web. Enjoy!


Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Fwd: Program at MIT 




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 Subject: Program at MIT
 
 The Massachusetts Institute of Technology offers a free summer program for
 current high school juniors who are strong in math and science. MITES
 (Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science) is a rigorous six-week
 residential, academic enrichment summer program for promising high school
 juniors who are interested in studying and exploring careers in science and
 engineering.
 
 This national program stresses the value and reward of pursuing advanced
 technical degrees and careers while developing the skills necessary to
 achieve success in science and engineering. MITES is rooted in MIT's
 belief in the importance of students from diverse populations to pursue
 higher education and careers in these fields.
 
 Funding from industry, foundations, grants, individuals, and MIT covers all
 living and educational expenses for each admitted student. Students only
 pay for their transportation to and from MIT.
 
  Admission to the program is very competitive -- applications are due
 February 2, 2009 and require standardized test scores, essays, and
 recommendations -- so don't wait until the last minute to submit.  See
 http://web.mit.edu/mites/www/ for more information and on-line application
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Thursday, November 13, 2008

Fwd: Give thanks



ONEin3 Boston
ONEin3 Boston Newsletter November 2008

in this issue
:: Cell Phones for Soldiers: New Drop Off Location
:: Green Boston: City Policy & Practice
:: America's Best Young Entrepreneurs
:: SAVE the DATE
:: ONEin3 Neighborhood Groups
:: Global Entrepreneurship Week
:: Spark...Social...Change
:: City Year Volunteer Days

ONEin3ers,
 
You may have already noticed that the holidays have come even earlier this year, sharing space on the shelves with unsold Halloween candy. Although we're clutching our purses and wallets tight, it might be a good time to find those deals and get your holiday shopping and fun in early.
 
 
Check out www.mayorsholidayspecial.com 20
for offers you can't refuse.
Cell Phones for Soldiers
 
West Roxbury Community Centers is working with "Cell Phones for Soldiers" to collect old cell phones and accessories. The donated phones are sent to ReCellular, which pays Cell Phones for Soldiers for each phone - enough to provide an hour of talk time to soldiers abroad. 
 
BCYF Central Office  (1483 Tremont Street, Mission Hill) is now a collection site.  Bring your old cell phones and accessories to the 4th floor and deposit them in the box on the table in "library."  The phones do not have to be working - it's the parts that they want.  So de-clutter and do some good at the same time.
 
For more information, please contact Sandy Holden at sandy.holden@cityofboston.gov.
Green Boston: City Policy & Practice
 
Thursday, November 20
8:30 to 10:00 AM
 
Boston Public Library, Copley Square, Raab Lecture Hall
700 Boylston Street
(MBTA Green Line Copley Station)
You are invited to join James Hunt, Chief of Environmental and Energy Services for the City of Boston and Kairos Shen, Chief Planner for the City of Boston as they discuss innovative programs and policies the City of Boston has implemented to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas
emissions the implications of Boston's nationally recognized green building zoning requirements.
 
Please RSVP at: katherine.painter@cityofboston.gov
or by calling (617) 635-3425
Enterprise on the Rise
Celebrating Massachusetts' Emerging Entrepreneurs
 

Join the Massachusetts Office of Small Business and Enterprise on November 20th as they honor the four Massachusetts recipients of Business Week's "America's Best Young Entrepreneurs" contest.
 
Hear from the Cambridge Innovation Center's Tim Rowe, and meet the entrepreneurs behind CampusLIVE, Ippy's Islamic Fashions, Intern Bridge and Johnny Cupcakes...and be sure to stop by the ONEin3 booth while you're there!
 
When: Thursday, November 20th, 6-8pm
Where: The Grand Staircase at the State House, 24 Beacon Street, Beacon Hill
RSVP: Please contact Nadine Boakye to RSVP at (617)788-3614 or nadine.boakye@state.ma.us.

ONEin3 Neighborhood Nights
 
SAVE the DATE
Fenway Neighborhood Night
12/3 at Foundation Lounge
 
Back Bay Neighborhood Night 
12/9 at Bar Lola 
 
 
ONEin3 Neighborhood Groups launch!  Update your profile to stay connected! 
 
buildings9 ONEin3 Neighborhood Groups are up and running!  Check them out in Allston/Brighton, Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Dorchester, Roxbury, South Boston, the South End, and the North End.  Each neighborhood has a Chair and Co-Chair, who will be bringing ONEin3 programming closer to your communities. 
 
In order to receive updates about great events in your area from your chair and co-chair, click on "update profile" at the bottom of this email and be sure to check off your neighborhood.
 
If you're interested in getting involved with your Neighborhood Group, let us know! 
Self-Starters and Innovators -- Unleash Your Ideas!
 
Global Entrepreneurship Week 2008
 
November 17 - 21.
Northeastern University
 
Do not miss the opportunity to attend Global20Entrepreneurship Week. There are no registration fees and all workshops, panels, and special events are FREE and OPEN to everyone.
 
There are events for the first-time entrepreneur looking to start their first business, or for the serial entrepreneur looking to go global.

Come and quench your desire to commercialize your ideas and achieve your dreams!
 
Go to www.neu.edu/eweek for event dates, times and locations.
 
Also:
 
 
Boston Young Entrepreneurs is proud to announce a partnership with Entrepreneurs' Organization. 
 
Entrepreneurs' Organization is a dynamic, global network of more than 6,600 business owners in 38 countries. Founded in 1987 by a group of young entrepreneurs, EO is the catalyst that enables entrepreneurs to learn and grow from each other, leading to greater business success and an enriched personal life.
 
In the meantime, BYE and EO would like to invite you to our kickoff event, celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week. This is a great opportunity for you all to learn what < strong>EO is all about, meet some fellow entrepreneurs who are active members of EO and hear a great speaker in Mark Moses.

Here are the details:

What: Mark Moses will talk about all the Lessons I Didn't Learn in Business School: Overcoming Adversity in Business and Life
When: Tuesday, November 18th at 6:30pm
Where: Northeastern University O'Bryant African-American Institute, 40 Leon Street, Boston, MA 02115 
Register: Click Here to register for the event.


Spark Social Change
 
Deadline: December 1, 2008

Become part of a collective of emerging leaders who are generating positive social impact across all sectors of business and society. Start something good at StartingBloc's Institute for Social Innovation. 

StartingBloc's signature fellowship program, The Institute for Social Innovation, is a two-month program anchored by four one-day conferences. StartingBloc provides students and young professionals with the training, education, and networks necessary to turn any career into a socially responsible one. 
 
Apply now for the 200920Institutes for Social Innovation in Boston and New York City.
CITY YEAR BOSTON VOLUNTEER FORCE SERVICE DAYS
Volunteer Force is a branch of City Year Boston dedicated to the engagement of volunteers from all walks of life (corporate, community, youth groups, etc.) in high impact community service ev ents. Our service projects aim to improve educational, recreational, and residential facilities that support youth and families in the Greater Boston area.
Our upcoming volunteer opportunities are as follows:
 
Sat. October 25, 2008 - Make a Difference Day 
Fri. November 21, 2008 - Thanksgiving Service Day,
Fri. December 12, 2008 - Holiday Service Day
If you are interested in serving with City Year's Volunteer Force please contact
Erika Zanders at 857-891-2071 or ezanders09@cityyear.org.
 
Individuals are welcome. Large groups are encouraged to recruit 50 to 100 volunteers. Donations accepted.

Sincerely,
 
ONEin3 Boston

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Fwd: NBMBAA & The Boston Globe - November 18, 2008



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Fwd: The BAC invites you to the Fall Educational Symposia - Distance/Online Learning (Reminder)



 
Reminder: Please join us for the fourth symposium of the series. This week the topic is Distance/Online Learning.
 
 
From: Janet Oberto
Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 7:39 PM
To: Janet Oberto
Subject: The BAC invites you to the Fall Educational Symposia
 
Over the course of this fall, we will be conducting a series of Friday afternoon Educational Symposia in the following areas: Continuing Education and Certificates, Thesis, Foundation Studies, Distance/Online Learning, Practice, and Global Studies and Affiliations.
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As we have been able to achieve progress in implementing our Strategic Plan, a number of new programs and program refinements have come into being. We would like to share our thinking, our achievements, and our challenges with you.
 
These forums will be held on Friday afternoons from 2:00 – 5:00, with a formal staff presentation and discussion from 2:00 – 3:30. These sessions will inform us as to what we have done in the past, where we are now, and what is proposed. Open discussion will follow, from 3:30 – 5:00, including a question and answer session open to all.
 
Please join us at the BAC on the following dates:
 
October 10 – Continuing Education and Certificates
October 17 – Thesis
October 31 – Foundation Studies
November 14 – Distance/Online Learning
December 5 – Practice
December 12 – Global Studies and Affiliations
 
 
Janet Oberto 
Director of Marketing, Communications and Public Affairs
Boston Architectural College
320 Newbury Street
Boston, Massachusetts
Direct: 617.585.0266
Fax: 617.585.0122
 
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Thursday, November 6, 2008

Fwd: REMINDER: AIA Communities by Design SDAT 2009 proposals due November 14th



The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Center for Communities by Design is pleased to release the 2009 Sustainable Design Assessment Team program (SDAT) Request for Proposals. The RFP solicits applications for inclusion in the 2009 SDAT program.

The AIA is committed to sustainable design that creates communities and buildings which advance enduring public and environmental well-being. The mission of the SDAT program is to provide technical assistance and process expertise to help communities develop a vision and framework for a sustainable future. By achieving balance between cultural, environmental, and economic systems, communities can sustain a p lace as a stage for human settlement. The SDAT program upholds the AIA Design Assistance team values of utilizing a multidisciplinary team approach; ensuring the objectivity of all participating team members; and requiring broad, inclusive public participation and support.

To view the recently released RFP, and to access past SDAT applications and other related resources, please visit the AIA Center for Communities by Design website. Questions should be directed to Marsha Garcia, Outreach Manager, AIA Communities by Design, via email communitiesbydesign@aia.org or phone 202.626.7488



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Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Fwd: conversations on architecture



please join us on November 13th at 7pm as 'conversations on architecture' hosts Jim Cutler FAIA 
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Seattle architect Jim Cutler FAIA is the guest provocateur for the BSA's "Conversations on Architecture" 
gathering on November 13 at 7:00 pm at The Architects Building. Cutler, who is renowned here and 
abroad for work informed by a deep-seated environmental awareness and innovative use of materials, 
will discuss his work-in-progress. Reservations are required for this event, which is open to all. The $10 
fee ($5 for BSA members and full-time students) covers the cost of ample food and drink. Reserve your 
seat by November 10 at <http://www.architects.org/conversations>www.architects.org/conversations. 
 
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Brian Healy 
Brian Healy Architects 
374 Somerville Avenue 
Somerville, MA 02143 
617-628-2717 
617-628-2775 fax 
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Monday, November 3, 2008

Fwd: Vote Tomorrow - November 4, 2008


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THE WORD URGES
EVERYONE TO VOTE ON
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2008 
 
"The only polls that matter are the ones where you vote."

                                                                       Anonymous

The Word urges everyone to vote tomorrow, November 4. This election year marks a pivotal time in our nation's history. The struggles of those who came before us cannot go unnoticed. Here are a few tips:
 
Be sure not to wear any clothing or other paraphernalia that endorses a candidate to the polls. In some states it is illegal and you may be prevented from voting. 
 
Expect a Big Turnout So Vote Early in the Day. In Massachusetts, the polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Many states with early voting have experienced record turnout and some people have had to wait in line for hours. It is recommended that you vote between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to avoid long lines.
 
Know Your Rights. You: have the right to vote in private; have the right to spend 5 minutes in a voting booth if others are waiting or 10 minutes if no one is waiting; have the right to receive up to two replacement ballots if you make a mistake; have the right to vote even if you do not speak, read, or write English. If you have difficulty speaking English, a disability or a question, you have the right to get help from the poll workers; have the right to vote if you have a CORI or if you are on probation or parole; and have the right to bring anyone you choose with you into the voting booth (except your boss or union supervisor).  Also, most voters are not asked for identification, but some are, especially those who are voting for the first time or who haven't voted in a few years. In Massachusetts, your driver's license will work, but so will a recent utility bill or rent receipt on a landlord's letterhead.
 
If you should encounter any problems, call the Voter Hotline at 866.687.8683 or visit www.massvote.org.
 
Need a Ride to the Polls? If you live in Boston, and need a ride to the polls, please call MassVOTE at
617.542.8683.
 
There will be a Get Out To Vote Rally sponsored by the Statewide Black Clergy TONIGHT at 7:00 p.m at Prince Hall, 24 Washington St. in Dorchester.     

 
After you vote tomorrow, and only after you vote, attend one or all of the many Election Watch Parties throughout the city.
 
3 Degrees of Separation cordially invites you to an Election Night Watch Party from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 Midnight at The Red Fez, 1122 Washington St., Boston, MA. Hosts Marvin Jones and Harold Austin would like everyone to come out and watch the election returns and enjoy the company of like minded people. Free parking, large screen TV, cash bar, food and music. Free.
 
An Election Night Watch Party, hosted by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Boston Alumnae Chapter will be held at 8:00 p.m. at Game On, 82 Lansdowne St., Boston, MA. Watch the election returns come in and mix and mingle with Boston's urban professionals. Free. 
 
Roxbury4Obama Election Results Watching Party at The Savant Project, 1625 Tremont St., Boston, MA and Breezeway Bar and Grill, 153 Blue Hill Ave., Roxbury, MA at 8:00 p.m. Big screen televisions will be available at both locations. Free.
 
The Delta's Election Night Party will be held at the SEIU Building (3rd Fl.), 150 Mt. Vernon St. (Bayside Expo), Dorchester, MA starting at 8:00 p.m. Drivers should take a ticket to enter the parking lot but there is no charge for parking. Free.
 
Come watch the state and national returns come in at an Election Night Headquarters Party at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel, 138 St. James Ave., Boston, MA from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. RSVP to election2008@massdems.org. Free.
 
Barack Obama 2008 Election Celebration will be held at the Middle East Club, 472/480 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Live music featuring Edo G., Slaine, Akrobatic, INDifferent Arts and more. Suggested donation is $15 at the door (based on availability).  
 
Many thanks to Melody Winnig, Denise Dabney, Linda Monteiro,  Kim Janey and Harold Austin and
Rodney Singleton.
 
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Fwd: Join Us: the Election Night Watch Event at Red Fez 8pm




Join us for the culmination of an historic and compelling campaign!!!
 
3 DEGREES OF SEPARATION                          the ELECTION Night WATCH PARTY
       Marvin  and Harold                                       A HISTORY MAKING EVENT
       Jones            Austin                      An evening to share with friends,
       CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO ...            family, co-workers & community 
 
Please go to our evite and tell us you'll attend
Please go to our evite and tell us you'll attend
 
Where there are always friendly faces in the crowd



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Friday, October 31, 2008

Fwd: The Word - October 31, 2008



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October 31, 2008 
 


QUOTE OF THE WEEK
 
"There's no question that in the next thirty or forty years a Negro can also achieve the same position that my brother has as President of the United States, certainly within that same period of time."
 
                               Robert Kennedy
                                       Washington Post, May 27, 1968 
 
 
To access the PDF version of The Word newsletter
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In order to access The Word, you must install Adobe Acrobat. It is free. To download, visit www.adobe.com. If you have a problem accessing The Word, please email pat@thewordboston.com. 
 
This Week in The Word: In the Buzz section, the history of voting rights in America is chronicled. And, know your rights before heading to the polls. Election 2008 information is on page 19, including the three Massachusetts ballot questions.
 
Next Week in The Word: Devon Brown will give readers a taste of Boston in her latest restaurant review. Also, Born Bi Kim, the newest member of The Word, will review one of the hottest new flicks to hit theaters. There will also be reviews of all post election watch parties.
 
Family, I can't stress this enough. Please vote on Tuesday, November 4.  
 
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