Roxbury Black Wall Street conference begins today

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Roxbury Black Wall Street history conference begins at Shaw Library

The free two-day Roxbury Black Wall Street 1900–1965 conference opens today at the Shaw-Roxbury Branch Library, running from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Historians, researchers, community leaders, and descendants will explore the interconnected history of Black excellence, entrepreneurship, and culture across Roxbury, Tulsa, and Oak Bluffs. Seating is limited, and RSVP is encouraged.

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Man stabbed on MBTA bus in Roxbury says he defended woman

A man told CBS Boston he was stabbed after confronting a passenger who was allegedly harassing an older woman near Humboldt Avenue and Seaver Street. He said Transit Police were charging him after the confrontation.

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Licensing Board schedules Wednesday transactional hearing

Boston's Licensing Board will hold a virtual transactional hearing at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Participants should refer to attached meeting materials for the cases under review.

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Adult English learner information session at Shaw-Roxbury

BPL literacy staff will host an information session for adult English learners from noon to 1 p.m. at the Shaw-Roxbury branch, covering resources, support, and opportunities to practice English.

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BPL hosts online DNA genealogy basics program

The Boston Public Library is presenting an online program on DNA testing and genetic genealogy from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. tonight.

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Teen Blackout Poetry workshop comes to Grove Hall

Teens can create found poems from discarded books from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Grove Hall branch of the Boston Public Library. Materials will be provided.

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Eugene Robinson author talk scheduled online tonight

The Boston Public Library is hosting an online author talk with Eugene Robinson about his book 'Freedom Lost, Freedom Won' from 6 to 7 p.m. Registration is required.

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