Boston is rich with Black culture, heritage, and history and it shows in our restaurants, boutiques, events, and bookstores. In lieu of a traditional talent show style showcase, BLS B.L.A.C.K. is showcasing black-owned businesses in Boston instead. Check out this list below and let us know which businesses/events you plan to support during February break by completing this form. When you attend, take pictures, capture the moment, and send them to blackatbls@gmail.com so that we can feature you on our social media. We are supporting these businesses throughout Black History Month and beyond because they are examples of Black excellence.

Please note, you may be able to attend some of these events or support a business on other dates and times. These are just recommendations for the BLS community that may want to attend these events together.

Saturday, February 19 – support Black fashion Attend the Aura: Black History Month Fashion Show @Wentworth Institute of Technology – Watson Auditorium 6-9 PM

Sunday, February 20 – support Black faith Attend a house of worship of your choice

Monday, February 21 – support Black businesses

Soleil Restaurant – Nubian Square

Dudley Cafe- Nubian Square

Frugal Bookstore – Nubian Square

Final Touch Boutique – Nubian Square

Bred Gourmet – Dorchester

ZaZ Restaurant – Hyde Park

Jamaica Me Hungry – Jackson Square

Cafe Juice Up – Mattapan

Flames – 6 locations in Boston

Tuesday, February 22 – support Black art Visit Helina Metaferia: Generations Exhibit at the MFA

Wednesday, February 23 – support Black authors Attend “The Bluest Eye” at the Huntington Theater @ 2:00 PM or 7:00 PM

Thursday, February 24 – support Black health Attend Afro Flow Yoga: “Unwind: Rest is Revolutionary” Online event @ 6:00 PM

Friday, February 25 – support Black films Watch “Colin in Black and White” on Netflix

Saturday, February 26 – support Black excellence Attend the Afro-Caribbean The Afro Caribbean Black History Gala & Awards at Florian Hall in Boston from 6-10PM