QUARANTINING WHILE BLACK

Boston While Black

Join Boston While Black for a week long series of virtual events designed to help Black professionals who are adjusting to this "new normal" or Quarantining While Black. 
It's been 2 months & we’re still at home! Have you learned how to DIY, yet? We have been painting our own nails, trimming our own beards, cooking & washing dishes EVERY DAY. But we need some help from the experts!
*Buy a ticket to one event - or get special pricing if you attend all.
*Each event will be recorded and shared with ticketholders.
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MONDAY JUNE 1ST, 6 PM - 8 PM: MAINTAINING YOUR BEARD, NATURAL, LOCS, & TRIM
We will have a few hair care & maintenance experts talking to men about how to keep your beards & lineups looking presentable from home, showing the ladies how to maintain your afros, protective styles, colors, & split ends, and tips for anyone with locs.
Dr. Boogs the Barber, MD, President & Owner, <A HREF="https://www.instagram.com/theprivateoffice/?hl=en" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Private Office Barbershop</A>
Kai Lopes-Stovell, Master Stylist/ Educator/ Healthy Hair Guru
Shanita Clarke, Owner & Lead Stylist, <A HREF="http://www.salvagedroots.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Salvaged Roots Hair and Beauty, Inc.</A> 
Moderated by Bernadine Desanges, <A HREF="https://bernadinetruth.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Know Your Truths Speak Your Truths</A>
 
TUESDAY JUNE 2ND, 6 PM - 8 PM: EATING HEALTHY ON A BUDGET & GROWING YOUR OWN FOOD
Do you want to learn how to take less grocery store trips and use the ingredients in your house to cook meals? Or maybe you want to eat healthier and need some tips on doing it on a budget. This is also a good time to start learning how to grow your own food, you know in case of another pandemic. Hear from cooking & farming experts on how to feed yourself & your family.
Jerel Ferguson, Urban Farmer & Gardener, <A HREF="https://www.facebook.com/thefolsomgroup/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Folsom Street Community Garden</A>
Tomesha Campbell, Nutrition Coach, <A HREF="http://www.afitnessmindset.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">A Fitness Mindset</A>
Moderated by Christian Jordan, Founder, <A HREF="https://christianjordan1.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">CHRISTIAN JORDAN</A> 
 
WEDNESDAY JUNE 3RD, 6 PM - 8 PM: BUILDING YOUR SAVINGS, INVESTING YOUR MONEY, OR BUYING A HOME
So what should you do since you are not making daily Starbucks visits or buying lunch or filling up your gas tank? Everyone keeps saying that this is a good time to save money or invest or even buy a house. But what does that really take? Where should you start? Hear from financial and real estate experts on how to maxmize your savings (or start saving) and invest in your future.
Michelle Brathwaite, <A HREF="http://www.primerica.com/public/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Primerica</A>
Bernice Osborne, <A HREF="https://www.kw.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Keller-Williams Realty</A>
Moderated by Karleen Porcena, Vice President, Relationship Manager, <A HREF="https://www.berkshirebank.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Berkshire Bank</A>
 
THURSDAY JUNE 4TH, 6 PM - 8 PM: WFH - MANAGING YOURSELF, YOUR FAMILY, & YOUR SPACE
One day you were in the office. The next you were working from home. And your family became your coworkers. Oh and you became a teacher. Help! Hear from professionals and parents on how to set up your work space for productivity & peace. Also get tips on homeschooling, getting work done with your kids around, and sharing workspace with your partner.
Uni Love, Minimalist Lifestyle Consultant, <A HREF="https://notethenuance.com/#home-section" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Note the Nuance</A>
<A HREF="https://www.linkedin.com/in/aza-allsop-md-phd-088b97140/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">AZA Allsop</A>, Co-Founder, Renaissance Entertainment LLC
Moderated by Melissa Alexis, Founder & CEO, <A HREF="https://www.culturalfab.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Cultural Fabric</A>
 
*Buy a ticket to one event - or get special pricing if you attend all.
*Each event will be recorded and shared with ticketholders.
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Attendees will also learn more about becoming a Founding Member in the Boston While Black membership community launching in July!
<A HREF="https://linktr.ee/bostonwhileblack" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">BOSTON WHILE BLACK</A> (BWB) IS A MEMBERSHIP COMMUNITY LAUNCHING IN JULY 2020 FOR BLACK STUDENTS, PROFESSIONALS, & ENTREPRENEURS WHO ARE NEW TO OR STILL LEARNING HOW TO NAVIGATE BOSTON. MEMBERS WILL LEARN NEW INFORMATION, GAIN ACCESS TO RESOURCES, & BUILD CONNECTIONS THROUGH SHARED EXPERIENCES. WE ARE FORMING A THRIVING & CONNECTED BLACK COMMUNITY THAT HAS THE TOOLS TO CREATE THE CITY WE WANT TO LIVE IN.

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