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We’re keeping the spirit alive and turning up the volume this summer #bamsfam . 🎶

Momentum Week is a six-day celebration of our stories, our sounds, and the soul of Boston—culminating in BAMS Festival 2025. From film to fashion, beats to block parties, it’s giving movement, magic, and a moment you don’t want to miss.

Here’s what’s coming June 25–30:

▫️ June 25
✨ Authenticity: A Boston Lover’s Dream

▫️ June 26
🎲 S.O.U.Lstice: Play Playe Edition
🎧 She’s In The Mix
👗 BOGOSPLIT Fashion & Designer Showcase

▫️ June 27
🎥 “May The Lord Watch” Screening + Fireside Chat
🪩 Official Kick-Off Party – Smooth vibes & soul-stirring sounds

▫️ June 28
🎉 BAMS Festival 2025 (Day 1)

▫️ June 29
🎙️ Wordspeak Lounge at justBook-ish
🎛 The Stew: Beat Showcase

▫️ June 30
🎬 BAMS Fest Day 1: Film Screening
A special in-person screening of “A Local Anomaly”

Let’s build the Momentum together.
🎟️ Tickets: bamsfest. org/momentum

#BAMSFest #Momentum #BAMSFestival2025 #BostonEvents #LiveMusicBoston #SupportBlackArt #BlackJoy taken in Playstead Field at Franklin Park by @bamsevents

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Happy Friday #BAMSFAM We’re proud to announce Momentum: Authenticity: A Boston Lover’s Dream—a night where artists take the stage with presence, purpose, and soul.

Live art is at the heart of this evening. On June 25, eight local performers gather at @thesinclair to construct something beautiful together—through music, storytelling, and shared energy.

Experience the eclectic vibes of Momentum: Authenticity, hosted by singer/songwriter @therealsingofficial , with sounds from DJ Alcide @justalcide and D-Sticks @dsticks_ it’s the perfect lead-up to BAMS Festival 2025!

🎤 Momentum: Authenticity
📍 The Sinclair
🗓 June 25
🎟 Tickets: bamsfest.org/momentum

#BAMSFest #Momentum #Authenticity taken in The Sinclair by @bamsevents

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“I come as one, but I stand as ten thousand.” — Dr. Maya Angelou

Rock Her Crown returns ✨

On June 6, we gather once again at Grace by Nia to honor the women who move Boston forward—with brilliance, boldness, and heart.

This year’s Rock Her Crown Brunch is powered by JPMorgan Chase and celebrates eight phenomenal leaders whose work continues to shape our city:

Chasity Bowick @mschastity85 , Cindy Diggs @mspeaceboston , Katiria Colón-Thomas @officialkatiria , Rep. Liz Miranda @replizmiranda , Superintendent Nora L. Baston @nora_baston , Sheena Collier @sheena_collier , and Veronica Robles @veronicaroblesmariachi

Hosted by, Amanda Shea @amandasheaallday and sounds by @brandichanel_

✨ Join us for an afternoon of joy, elegance, and powerful sisterhood.

🗓 June 6, 2025
📍 Grace by Nia- @gracebynia
⏰ 11AM–2PM

📸 @vaniajarroyo

#RockHerCrown #RHC2025 #GraceByNia #BostonLeaders #CrownUp taken in Grace by Nia by @bamsevents

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🎬 Tickets are now live! Join us for a powerful night of film, music, and conversation.

As part of this year’s Momentum lineup, catch a special screening of May The Lord Watch: The Little Brother @littlebrother_nc Story, followed by an exclusive fireside chat with Little Brother, moderated by Boston’s own Dart Adams, @dart_adams

📅 Friday, June 27, 2025
📍 Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (465 Huntington Ave)
🎥 Film starts at 7:30 PM
🎟️ $20 | Grab your tickets via our Linktree!

Presented with love by @roxfilm , @leedzedu , @mfaboston , and the Mayor’s Office of Black Male Advancement, @officeofbma

#MayTheLordWatch #LittleBrother #BAMSFest2025 #Momentum #ROXFilm #LEEDZ #BlackMusicMonth #BostonCulture taken in Museum of Fine Arts, Boston by @bamsevents

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Thank you to everyone who showed up, showed love, and poured into Cultural Crossroads on March 22nd 🙏🏾✨ Your energy made the night unforgettable. Huge shoutout to our phenomenal artists @zilimisik, @jorgearce.humano, and @tylerdhalm for lighting up the stage with powerful performances 🎶🔥 We’re already gearing up for the next one on April 19th — stay locked in for updates on who’s gracing the mic next! 🖤🎤 #CulturalCrossroads #WeBlackFolk #FolkIsBlackMusic #CommunityThroughCulture #AfroDiasporaVibes taken in CROMA Space by @bamsevents

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🚨Y’ALL. IT’S HERE. MOMENTUM!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

A week-long celebration of music, culture, and creativity—all roads leading to BAMS Fest 2025 at Franklin Park. June 25-30, we’re taking over Boston.🔥

🎶 Live music that hits different.
🎬 Films & convos with legends.
🎤 DJs, poetry, dance battles, fashion—yes, alladat.
✨ Big vibes. Black joy. Community at the center.

This ain’t just a lead-up—it’s a movement. It’s MOMENTUM!!
The energy is high, the lineup is stacked with incredible partners, and we’re just getting started. 🏁

📆 Save the dates. Tell your people. More magic is on the way.

🔗 bamsfest.org/momentum for more info!

#BAMSFest #Momentum2025 #BostonCulture #BigEnergy taken in Boston, Massachusetts by @bamsevents

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✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼As we close out Black History Month, we stand firm in the truth that Black history is not confined to February—it’s all the time, everywhere. We carry it forward, we build on it, and we celebrate it daily.

🌍✨With that, we are beyond excited to announce, Presented by We Black Folk, Cultural Crossroads, a new collaborative series presented by We Black Folk, in partnership with @culturalagora & @cromaspaceboston. This freemonthly event will take place at Croma Space from March through May, this immersive event series brings together music, dance, and art that showcase the deep connections within the Afro-diaspora.

Our first event (March 22) features the powerful sounds of @zilimisik, @jorgearce.humano & @tylerdhalm, who will bring movement, rhythm, and soul to the stage as we bridge generations and genres.

Cultural Crossroads is a vibrant, community-focused event that celebrates the shared heritage of Afro-American and Afro-Latino and the multiple intersection of afro-diasporic cultures through music, dialogue and dance.

🎉 WHY IT MATTERS?
🔗 Celebrating the entire african diaspora
💡 Bridging traditions through storytelling & sound
📣 Supporting local artists & small businesses
🖤 Strengthening our communities through art, dialogue & movement

RSVP now at WeBlackFolk.com to reserve your spot—we are building this crossroad together.
🎟 FREE (Thanks to @cityofboston Arts & Culture – donations welcome!) but RSVP is required at WeBlackFolk.com

📢 Join us as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and create the future—one beat, one note, and one dance at a time! 🎺🥁🎸

#WeBlackFolk #CulturalCrossroads #BlackHistoryEverywhere #LiveMusicBoston #BostonArts #ZiliMisik #JorgeArce #TylerDonkohHalm #CromaSpace #CulturalAgora #BAMSFest #BlackFolkMusic taken in CROMA Space by @bamsevents

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🪕We Black Folk is a multi-year cultural initiative celebrating Black folk traditions through music, storytelling, and community-building. 🪕

We aim to preserve the past, celebrate the present, and build a future for Black folk culture through performances, workshops, and creative exchanges.

📅 Griot Gatherings: Feb 1 & 2, Club Passim, Cambridge, MA
📅 Cultural Crossroads: March 22, April 19, May 24, Ágora, Arlington St. Church
📅 More events & Programs to be announced

This initiative is made possible with support from the City of Boston, Mass Humanities, National Arts Strategies, and YOU!

🌱 Support and learn more at 👉 weblackfolk.com (http://weblackfolk.com)

#WeBlackFolk #GriotGatherings #CulturalCrossroads #BlackCulture #
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As we close this year, we reflect on the joy, strength, and resilience shared across our community. ✨🖤

Let’s take this energy into the new year and continue to uplift each other. What’s been a moment of joy for you this year? Share below!

#BAMSJOY #ResilientCommunity #CollectiveJoy by @bamsevents

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Wishing you a season filled with joy, warmth, and connection. 💝

From our BAMS family to yours, Happy Holidays! 🎄✨

#BAMSFEST #GratitudeAndGrace #CommunityLove by @bamsevents

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🎄Thank you to everyone who came out to Play Playe Game Night: Holiday Edition and Toy Drive!

We’re so grateful to @tokiwright and Cat Morris for hosting an incredible evening and bringing the energy all night long. Huge thanks to @djtroyfrost for the amazing music, and to our Holiday All-Star Karaoke lineup — @safiya.music, @jodyvibes, @laquandramusic, and @zurimusicofficial — for lighting up the stage with their talent!

✨ A special shoutout to @mfdynamics for debuting the stunning FREQUENCIES: Hyde Park video mural, adding even more magic to the night.

Your festive energy, generous donations, and community spirit made the night unforgettable. Big love to @roundheadbrew for hosting us, and to our partners @departure_arts and everyone who helped make this event possible.

💜 Here’s to good vibes, great music, and an even greater community. See you at the next one! by @bamsevents

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Let’s take a moment to reflect on these special performances at the @uncommonstage . ✨💜

SOULSTICE is where reflection meets joy, reminding us of the power of gathering as a community to renew and celebrate.

How do you find joy in reflection?

Be sure to follow our amazing SOULSTICE performers @lisabellomusic @im.e.j @calvinlimuel13 @_chriss10

🎥 recorded by @daionecurls

#BAMSJOY #SOULSTICE #CommunityImpact by @bamsevents

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