Greater Roxbury Arts & Cultural Center

06/19/2024

02/08/2024

The Greater Roxbury Arts & Cultural Center is proud to have been part of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭 Black History Month flag-raising ceremony. This year's national BHM theme, "African Americans and the Arts," aligns closely with GRACC's core mission—to honor and elevate the cultural legacy of the African diaspora through the arts. In her keynote, our CEO, Taneshia Nash Laird, paid homage to Boston's rich history of Black artistic brilliance.

The event was further enriched by performances from GRACC's own artistic advisory committee member, Danny Rivera, Jr., who delivered a moving rendition of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" and the evocative poetry of Amanda Shea. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the afternoon's honorees, Paul Goodnight, with his award graciously accepted by his daughter, Aziza Robinson-Goodnight, and the endlessly inspiring Shaumba-Yandje Dibinga, founding artistic director of OrigiNation Cultural Arts Center (a GRACC resident company) for their remarkable impact on the arts landscape in Boston.

The ceremony was a reminder of the vital role the arts play in weaving the fabric of our community, bridging generations, and telling the stories that shape our collective identity.

Links to some of the media coverage are in the comments.