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We Speak Now: Race & Enslavement at the First Church
in Roxbury
Aabid Allibhai and Byron Rushing joined us for a virtual event to discuss "Race & Slavery at the First Church in Roxbury (The Colonial Period 1631-1775)", authored by Aabid and released in early-2023. This report tells the story of at least fifty-eight human beings—Black and Indigenous men, women, and children— who were enslaved by First Church’s white parishioners.
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Aabid's report is part of our commitment to an accurate look at our history in order to work for a more just future. And it is not a one-and-done project, but the beginning of our work. The video of the virtual presentation is available by clicking on the image (right).
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If you would like to read Aabid's report, it is available on the History of First Church in Roxbury page of our website.
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Theme
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March 2021: Dr. Angela Cook and The Rev. Joseph Cook, "The History of Paige Academy and a Culturally Responsive Education"
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February 2021: Joseph D. Feaster, Jr. Esq., "Equity in Education"
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January 2021: Marisa Luse, "What's Happening to Roxbury: A Conversation on Gentrification and Displacement"
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December 2020: Toy Burton, "Mental Health and the Holidays in the Black Community"
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November 2020: Imari K. Paris Jeffries, "Closing the Racial Wealth Gap In Boston"​
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October 2020: Byron Rushing, "The History of the Meetinghouse"
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Roxbury Youth Programs (RYP) Creations
"La Adventura"
A short film by Francisco, RYP Community Artist
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"Social Justice - Mattapan"
A short film by Funmilayo and Sabrina, RYP Community Artists
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"Hakim Raquib"
A short film by Siye and Carlie, RYP Community Artists
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"A Love Letter to You"
A short film by Sarah-Simone and Sofia, RYP Community Artists
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