BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//UNITED COMMUNITIES CORP. (UCC) - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:UNITED COMMUNITIES CORP. (UCC) X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ourunitedcommunities.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for UNITED COMMUNITIES CORP. (UCC) REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260707T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260707T174500 DTSTAMP:20260611T022524Z CREATED:20260610T202736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T022524Z UID:2648-1783436400-1783446300@ourunitedcommunities.org SUMMARY:Local Black Author Talk DESCRIPTION:“`html \n\nLocal Black Author Talk\nReal Stories. Real People. Real Community.\n\n Join local authors for an afternoon of storytelling\, reflection\, and conversation.\n Hear firsthand accounts\, explore meaningful topics\, and connect with community\n members through the power of books and shared experiences.\n \nFeatured Authors\nJamele Adams\nHow Kids Define Love\, Inclusion\, and Trust \n\n A collection of children’s voices and reflections exploring what love\, inclusion\,\n and trust mean in real life.\n \nPaloma Fernandes\nCasey’s Story: When Systems Fail \n\n A powerful story highlighting real-life experiences and the impact of systems\n on individuals and families.\n \nDarryl Buchannan\nSelf Love \n\n Embracing and discovering your authentic self. A journey of self-discovery\,\n identity\, and learning to embrace who you are.\n \nTopics Include\n\nCommunity\nFamily\nIdentity\nHealing\nSelf-Love\nYouth Voices\n\nWhat to Expect\n\nHear local stories\nEngage in meaningful conversation\nAsk questions\nMeet local authors\nBook signing\nCommunity connection\n\nAdditional Information\n\nRegistration is suggested. Click on the link under website to register.\nWalk-ins are welcome as space allows.\nIf you need accommodations\, please let us know in advance. We will do our best to accommodate requests.\nLight refreshments may be provided.\n\n\nExplore More Books by Local Black Authors\nTo visit the Linktree\, copy and paste the link below into your web browser.\nhttps://linktr.ee/MA_Local_Authors URL:https://ourunitedcommunities.org/event/local-black-author-talk/ LOCATION:Shaw-Roxbury Library\, 149 Dudley Street\, Roxbury\, MA\, 02119\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260618T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260618T190000 DTSTAMP:20260611T021351Z CREATED:20260611T021351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T021351Z UID:2671-1781798400-1781809200@ourunitedcommunities.org SUMMARY:Create & Learn DESCRIPTION:Create and Learn is a culturally grounded approach to harm reduction education that was developed with and informed by community voices. By blending creative expression\, community connection\, and practical safety skills\, this program moves beyond traditional training models to create a more engaging\, accessible\, and inclusive learning experience. Participants explore topics such as safety\, wellness\, and supporting others through art\, conversation\, and hands-on activities that honor different cultures\, lived experiences\, and ways of learning.\n \n\n Room Location: Activity Room\, 1st Floor URL:https://ourunitedcommunities.org/event/create-learn/ LOCATION:Bowdoin Street Health Center\, 230 Bowdoin St.\, Dorchester\, MA\, 02122\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260227T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260227T140000 DTSTAMP:20260211T051746Z CREATED:20260211T045319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T051746Z UID:1988-1772190000-1772200800@ourunitedcommunities.org SUMMARY:Congratulations to David on receiving the Black Excellence on the Hill Award DESCRIPTION: Community Announcement  \nWe’re excited to share that David has been selected as one of the distinguished Black leaders across the Commonwealth to be honored at the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus’ Black Excellence on the Hill celebration. This recognition honors Black leaders whose work reflects service\, leadership\, and meaningful impact across Massachusetts. \nWatch Online: https://zoom.us/j/98803156341?pwd=7BvtV5jlkJMPjKSm5IfBl9vETGwMzU.1 URL:https://ourunitedcommunities.org/event/the-massachusetts-black-and-latino-legislative-caucus-black-excellence-on-the-hill-celebration/ LOCATION:Great Hall State House\, 24 BEACON ST\,\, BOSTON\,\, MA\, 02133\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ourunitedcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-Black-Excellence-Flyer.pdf.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR