Explore on foot or at home Cambridge Black History.
Here's a sampling of walking tours - virtual and in-person - and podcasts to discover more layers to Cambridge's dynamic Black history.
February 2022
Black history comes to life through Cambridge nonprofits.
Just a few of the Cambridge nonprofits that provide great resources for learning about local Black history - and create pathways for our next generation's future. Join us in learning from them.
5 ideas for donating your time in Cambridge.
Connect with community nonprofits to find meaningful volunteer opportunities in your neighborhood.
January 2022
How can Cambridge realize MLK’s Dream?
A reflection from our president Geeta Pradhan on how Cambridge can start to move the needle toward justice and equity.
Explore sites of Cambridge Black History this MLK Day.
Learn about this year's MLK Day of Service, featuring a new, community walk celebrating Black history and many more ways to give back to our city.
December 2021
We’ve awarded $468,000 to 66 nonprofits this fall through the Community Fund
Learn about the local nonprofits we're supporting this fall.
November 2021
$44,000 in surprise, needs-inspired grants to Cambridge food efforts
This week, the Cambridge Community Foundation awarded 11 grants to local food pantries, community fridges, and other efforts to alleviate food insecurity.
October 2021
Our nonprofits are worth celebrating.
A thank you message to our nonprofits.
September 2021
Performances that spark dialogue in Cambridge.
A spotlight on the recent work of beheard.world, a Cultural Capital Fund grant recipient.
August 2021
Educators are supported with an award-winning idea.
Educators connect with nature and one another through Our Fire Collective. At the close of the 2021 school year, one national study said one in four teachers was considering quitting, citing pandemic-era stressors: remote learning for teachers and students, technology glitches, and concerns about COVID-19 exposure. And in our community, Our Fire Collective, a 2020 Imagined in Cambridge! Social Innovation Award winner, was there to help them. This young organization has been offering healing retreats for K-12 educators who work in high-needs communities and struggle with second-hand trauma and burnout. Prior to the pandemic, creators Naqibah Al-Kaleem and Jesse Leavitt saw their teacher friends struggling, and developed overnight nature retreats for educators. With the pandemic the program evolved. It now offers a six-month-long series of fully outdoor, daytime retreats for educators, offering individual healing and the opportunity to develop deep connections together. "Educators are so bogged down with schedules and the rigor of their work, they don't have time for "extra" - but self-care shouldn't be extra. If you keep giving, giving, giving, you have to have moments to heal as well. The pandemic has allowed a lot of educators to say, 'It's part of sustaining our work to take care of ourselves,'” said Naqibah. Thank you, Naqibah and Jesse, for giving local educators space where they're [...]
