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Happy Black History Month: Calendar Of Key Dates And Information On Chelsea Black History Month Community Events

February 14, 2025 by
Hello CBC and Friends!
 
HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH—LET’S CELEBRATE!

I hope you are all doing well and ready to support CBC as we come together as one strong community in honor of Black History Month. We have exciting events planned, and I HOPE you can join us! (See the calendar of events below.) Your presence and participation means everything as we celebrate BHM as one united community.

Black History Month Events

📅 Wednesday, February 5th | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Opening Reception: The Struggle Continues Art Exhibit
📍 Chelsea City Hall Art Gallery
Join us for the kickoff event featuring artist Towana Wright. Dinner will be served. Also, be sure to stop by CBC at 56 Washington Avenue and the Chelsea Public Library to view a special Black history display from the 1600s to the present day.

📅 Saturday, February 15th | 7:30 PM
Verb Flow N Vision: Spoken Word Open Mic & Art
📍 Kushala Sip & Tapas Bar
🎤 Featured Poets: Tru Kwende & D. Ruff
If you’d like to perform, there are available slots! If not, come and enjoy the show with us. 
 

 

📅 Monday, February 24th | 6:30 PM
Chelsea Trailblazers Recognition Ceremony
📍 Chelsea City Hall, Council Chamber (3rd floor)
The Chelsea City Council will recognize our Chelsea Trailblazers with a citation in honor of Black History Month. Let’s show up in numbers to support these incredible individuals and celebrate together!

📅 Thursday, February 27th | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Black History Month Community Celebration
📍 Williams School
A community-wide celebration honoring Chelsea Trailblazers! Expect an outstanding evening filled with entertainment, a dynamic keynote speaker, and a delicious soul food dinner. This is a FREE event—don’t miss it!

Chelsea Trailblazers 2025

Without further ado, let’s give a round of applause to our 2025 Chelsea Trailblazers! These five individuals have shown unwavering dedication and perseverance, making a lasting impact on our community. They continue to pave the way for others to follow.

🏅 Ms. Tanya Baez
🏅 Ms. Molly Baldwin
🏅 Mr. Marcus Queen
🏅 Mr. Javier Villeda
🏅 Sergeant Star Chung

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Highland Street Foundation presents Winter Camp

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We are pleased to present Winter Camp, a week of FREE, enriching opportunities during February school vacation. Come join us at any of the events listed below. Please note that some activities require advance registration. Click here to visit our website and learn more about Winter Camp 2025!

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The Struggle Continues – Upcoming City Hall Gallery Exhibit

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The Struggle Continues – Coming Up to the City Hall Gallery for Black History Month

We’re excited to invite you to the opening night of our City Hall gallery exhibit in partnership with the Chelsea Black Community – CBC, featuring the powerful work of local artist Towana Wright.The Struggle Continues is a visual exploration of America
and its inability to live up to its promise: “That All Men Are Created Equal.”

Join us for an evening of art, soul food, and community as we kick off Black History Month. We’ll also take a moment to reflect on the significance of this time.

Let’s gather together, support local talent, and celebrate culture.
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La lucha continúa: exposición en la galería del City Hall en el Mes de la Herencia Afroamericana.

Nos complace invitarlo a la noche de apertura de nuestra exhibición en la galería del City Hall en asociación con Chelsea Black Community – CBC, que presenta el poderoso trabajo de la artista local Towana Wright.

La lucha continúa es una exploración visual de Estados Unidos
y su incapacidad para cumplir con su promesa: “Que todos los hombres son creados iguales”.

Acompáñenos en una noche de arte, comida y comunidad mientras damos inicio al Mes de la Herencia Afroamericana. También nos tomaremos un momento para reflexionar sobre la importancia de este momento.

Reunámonos, apoyemos el talento local y celebremos la cultura.

Towana Wright is a visual artist who loves using various mediums, including textiles, paint and pastels. She discovered her artistic gifts during the pandemic and has been on an unimaginable journey ever since.

She describes herself as an Urban-Folk Artist who loves using bold colors and illuminating many of her subjects with halos to emphasize their humanity. Her influences include, Clemintine Hunter, Frida Kahlo, Jacob Lawrence, Pablo Picasso, and Faith Ringold

Towana’s latest series: The Struggle Continues is a visual exploration of America and its inability to live up to its promise: “That All Men Are Created Equal.”

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