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 PMVerb Flow N Vision: Spoken Word Open Mic & Art
Kushala Sip & Tapas Bar
Featured Poets: Tru Kwende & D. RuffIf 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
